Police
Mass deployment of local police in Palma resorts this summer
Police will be cracking down on drinking in the street, illegal street traders and other issues in the resorts.
Society
Playa de Palma residents say nothing has changed
The new season is exactly like previous ones and marked by drunkenness, illegal street selling and massage women on the beach.
Police
More National Police expected for Playa de Palma this summer
There are to be more National Police for night patrols in Playa de Palma.
Finance
Madrid wants Playa de Palma money back
The national tourism ministry believes the money was spent on, for example, paying suppliers.
Tourist tax
Secretary-of-state "surprised" that residents pay tourist tax
The secretary-of-state also had bad news about the Playa de Palma scheme: Madrid is dropping its financial commitment to it.
Majorca
One more time, it's saturation: the week in Majorca
Politicians, hoteliers, tour operators were arguing over saturation and prices in Berlin. Palma hoteliers were having a pop at the town hall. The taxi drivers were planning a vote. And a luxury yacht was no more.
Crime
Playa de Palma darkness raises fears of robberies
"You can't see anything because (the new lights) are much lower and the field of illumination is limited."
Tourism
Arenal residents angered by inaction over drunken tourism
"We see no interest in addressing the situation, despite the many promises made by the town hall."
Crime
Prison for trafficker who left drugs "courier" to die
A Dutchman of Dominican origin collapsed and died at a Playa de Palma hotel after four sleeves of cocaine burst in his stomach.
Police
Illegal selling out of control in Playa de Palma
Lack of police and lack of police action are being blamed for the problems in Playa de Palma.
Emergencies
Norwegian roller skier serious after Majorca crash
An 18-year-old Norwegian tourist was rushed to hospital this morning after suffering a serious accident while out roller skiing in Playa de Palma.
Playa de Palma
More criticisms of town hall management of Arenal
"The town hall turns its back on the residents who live there all year and who suffer the effects."
Playa de Palma
Hoteliers attack town hall over Playa de Palma filth
"It's as if they've just abandoned the area." "The town hall thinks that the season is going well and that it doesn't have to do anything."
Police
Quarter of a million in fines in one week for Playa de Palma drinking
Since 10 June, there have been 163 violations of the bylaw on street drinking.
Crime
Police break up another Playa de Palma prostitution gang
The investigation began in April when one of the women made a complaint.
Tourism
Calvia and Palma showing "zero tolerance"
"The council is going to have zero tolerance towards any activities which could damage the municipality’s image."
Playa de Palma
Playa de Palma clubs failing to meet bylaws
Forty police officers took part in a series of inspections in Arenal at the weekend.
Magalluf behaviour, Pollensa buses, Palma police: the week in Majorca
There were conflicting messages coming out of Magalluf, a new row broke out in Puerto Pollensa, while there was a hell of a row over summer policing for Playa de Palma.
Police
Town hall furious over Playa de Palma policing arrangements
The tension at the meeting was such that the councillor for public safety accused the National Police of doing nothing.
Refugee crisis
First Syrian refugees arrive in Majorca on Monday
Eight men - four from Syria, three from Iraq and one from the Central African Republic - are to be admitted.
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