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Palmanova, Mallorca
Palmanova in summer 2022.
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Son Maties beach, Palmanova, Mallorca
Son Maties beach.
Smoking is banned on a number of top island beaches
"Smoking is banned on public terraces..."
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Balearic holiday bookings on the rise
Britain is the leading foreign source market.
Over 80 percent of Mallorca's hotels will be open by April
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Palmanova, Mallorca
Palmanova is several kilometres away from the town hall in Calvia.
Palmanova wants "independence" from Calvia
It is claimed that the town hall administration in Calvia village is too distant and doesn't provide adequate services or investment.
Health ministry closes a Palmanova Covid testing centre
"Serious deficiencies" at a centre that had not been given the required authorisation.
President still hoping for justice for murdered Guardia Civil officers
The two Guardia Civil officers were killed by an ETA bomb in 2009.
Tourism
Brussels to have final say on British tourism to the Balearics: Tourism minister
"British tourism is vital, especially for Minorca and Ibiza," he said.
Courts
Briton fined for assaulting police officers
The incident happened in February this year after reports of a heated argument.
Incident
Professional British kickboxer Iman Barlow fights off two robbers while on holiday in Palmanova
"Instinct just kicked in at the time."
Environment
Conservationists denounce boat "saturation"
It highlights the number of boats moored in the bay and in some scenes shows posidonia sea grass attached to anchors.
Incident
Briton makes plea for eye witnesses after husband brutally mugged in Palmanova
“He staggered into the bedroom at about 3am and said he needed some help. I turned on the light and he was just standing there dripping in blood...”
Police
Fake goods seized in Palmanova
Five shops in Palmanova were inspected; the owners are under investigation.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"