Law
Almost 600 media personnel accredited for Princess trial
During the first days, the Princess’s defence will call for the so-called Botin doctrine to apply. This is one by which only the state can act as prosecutor.
Crime
Palma murder suspect in jail on remand
The suspect just kept repeating that he could not remember anything because he had been drinking and had taken drugs.
Crime
Arrest made in suspected Palma murder
Autopsy results confirmed suspicions of repeated blows to the head and strangulation.
Crime
National Police open suspected homicide case in Palma
The police discovered the body of a 45-year-old women amongst the smoke and a mattress on fire.
Business
TUI puts Hotelbeds up for sale
The sale of its Palma-based online hotel booking business could fetch about one billion euros.
Palma
Businesses applaud Born terraces' result
14,723 people took part. Of these, 11,869 were in favour of the terraces.
Retail
Open-air shopping centre planned for heart of Palma
This initiative is aimed at taking on the large retailers and is projected to start in spring next year.
Society
Red Cross providing basic assistance in Palma centre this Christmas
The Cruz Roja (Red Cross) will be running its campaign "City Volunteers" from 21 December to 5 January.
Tourism
Palma takes off as city destination for Europeans
“Eighty-five per cent of existing housing stock - a total of 48 hotels - is of the highest category."
Transport
Palma bus strike is called off
Stoppages were due to have started on Monday and were then due to have escalated into an indefinite strike.
Health
Second rapid intervention health unit for Palma
With the addition of this unit, strain on medical staff at health centres is lifted.
Tourism
The first and only Joan Miró hotel to open in Palma
To be called the Hotel Joan Miró Museum, it will open in February.
Tourism
Tourists just keep on coming
Most of Palma’s hotels were fully booked over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Tourism
Proposals sought for Palma’s low-season tourism promotion
Anyone or any organisation meeting requirements set out by the Palma 365 Foundation can present up to a maximum of three proposals.
Society
Twenty per cent of Palma residents are foreign
Palma will be recognising International Migrants Day on 18 December.
Military
UK to join European air chiefs at summit in Formentor
As a complement to the conference, an air show at Son Sant Joan in Palma is being planned.
Tourism
Tourists flooding into Palma for the bank holiday break
From today until Wednesday next week the airport can anticipate some 170,000 passengers.
Palma
Mayor does not want deadlines, he wants completion
On Thursday, Acciona set out a revised plan to complete the work on the centre and hotel. It is now looking at 24 February next year.
Charity
Charity Christmas market in Palma
On Friday, 11 December, at The Boat House on Palma’s Paseo Maritimo (opposite the Auditorium), all will be able to visit the boutique Christmas market and have the chance to indulge in some Christmas shopping.
Palma
Palma retailers upset at lack of Christmas lights on streets
Bernat Coll, president of the Pimeco association that represents small to medium-sized retailers, has criticised the absence of lights in several key shopping areas of the city.
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