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.
Emergencies
Tourist dies after falling from hotel twelfth floor
The German tourist fell from the balcony of the hotel in Playa de Palma on Monday evening.
Health
Palmanova legionella outbreak under control
There have been nineteen cases, including the death of a 70-year-old British man.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 11-17 September
The Binissalem grape battle and the Bunyola underwear race on Saturday. Palmanova tourist day with fireworks on Friday. Demons' correfoc fire-run in Pina, Algaida for the fair on Saturday. Manacor's fair from Friday to Sunday. Puerto Soller's Fira de la Mar on Sunday. And a mega DJ Holi fest in Alcudia on Sunday.
Law
British tourists fined for running naked in Palmanova
Eighteen have been fined for violation of the municipal bylaw on coexistence and one for obstructing traffic.
Crime
Briton arrested over theft of a Guardia Civil pistol
The crime was committed on Wednesday evening while an officer with the Guardia Civil was out having dinner.
Fairs and Fiestas
Palmanova all set for Europe Day on Sunday
Full marks to Eva Serra, the councillor for foreign citizens, and Dolina Reynolds of the foreigners' department for organising such a great event.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!