Police
British tourists arrested for damaging a hotel room
Damage to the hotel room is estimated to be at least 2,000 euros.
Tourism
Fear that summer in Playa de Palma will be "horrific"
"All the bad guys are going to come to Playa de Palma because Calvia and Llucmajor have bylaws and we have a legal vacuum."
Crime
Couple arrested for tourist robbery in Palma
The man pulled out a double-bladed knife, while the woman stole a mobile phone.
Bylaws
Agreement reached over terraces in Playa de Palma
Certain terraces will be smaller, others will be larger.
Infrastructure
More complaints about the state of Playa de Palma
The private sector has spent over 1,000 million euros on modernisation, but the public sector has failed to keep promises that were made.
Tourism
Playa de Palma hoteliers worried about worsening tourist behaviour
Middle-aged German tourists caused significant damage in Playa de Palma last weekend.
Hotels
Another 100 million on Playa de Palma hotel redevelopment
Riu is spending 32 million on demolishing the Playa Park, which will be replaced by a new four-star hotel with 475 rooms.
Retail
Ses Fontanelles licence request is turned down again
The project for the Ses Fontanelles commercial centre in Playa de Palma is an ongoing saga.
Tourism
Urgent action demanded against Playa de Palma booze tourism
For a Civic Playa de Palma wants "drastic" action against drunken tourism before the new season starts.
Tourism
Playa de Palma hoteliers plan for dealing with booze tourism
The hoteliers want an end to behaviour that "seriously damages the image of the resorts and prevents peaceful coexistence with residents".
Gambling
Casino branch due to open in Playa de Palma
A branch of the Casino de Mallorca in Portopí is expected to open in Playa de Palma next year.
Infrastructure
Seven million euros for Playa de Palma projects
The projects are for two "landscaped corridors", sports facilities and new car parking.
Emergencies
German dies after tumbling down the stairs to his house
The victim is thought to have fallen down the stairs of his home and become trapped between the stairs and the front door.
Police
Summer security good but not perfect in Palma
Antoni Noguera: "These incidents give the city an image we don't want. So, we will make improvements and bring in greater police strength."
Terrorism
Anti-terrorist barriers installed in Playa de Palma
Other town halls are to discuss security measures this month. One or two, such as Calvia, have adopted measures.
Police
Pickpocket arrested for assaulting Playa de Palma police officer
The police officer required six stitches for a head wound, having been struck on the head by the pickpocket.
Tourism
Town hall and hoteliers agreement on Playa de Palma tourism
Noguera called on businesses which are involved with drunken tourism to change their business thinking.
Tourism
Mayor determined to put an end to Playa de Palma drunken tourism
The British and German consulates are to cooperate with Palma town hall in tackling drunken tourism, though in Playa de Palma this is principally a German issue.
Police
Police fining Playa de Palma businesses in corruption probe
Despite the pledges and promises from City Hall, the Playa de Palma has become a highly conflictive resort again this summer with Neo Nazis on the loose.
Police
Union blames town hall for Playa de Palma police shortage
The CCOO union says that on Friday only two officers were patrolling the front line between Balnearios One and Eight.
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