Police
Bobbies on the beat in Playa de Palma
The town hall has its security units ready, but where are the additional National Police officers?
Police
National Police claim there is accommodation for summer reinforcements
National Police denied that "overbooking" along Playa de Palma is causing any problems.
Playa de Palma
Residents complain about free bars along Playa de Palma
Bars are competing for business by offering happy hours, free bar and a T-shirt for just 23 euros.
Police
Police numbers for Palma this summer to more than double
The chief of police said that summer policing is a challenge because of issues such as drinking parties and illegal selling.
Police
Extra police to stop illegal Playa de Palma drinking party
Another unauthorised drinking party is due to take place, and organisers are being warned of potentiallly "serious consequences".
Tourism
Town hall to get tough with Playa de Palma drinking parties
"We won't just look the other way. We will be strict."
Playa de Palma
Police have framework to tackle Playa de Palma anti-social behaviour
The town hall last week accepted that it would comply with the court’s ruling and agreed to reintroduce the specific bylaw against street drinking that had been introduced when Aina Calvo was mayor.
Tourism
Concern about impact on services from hotel growth
This increase is concerning the town hall. It does not believe that it conforms with a sustainable tourism model.
Services
Playa de Palma's rubbish going underground
This will involve removing the negative visual impact of the rubbish containers.
Playa de Palma
Government still demanding Playa de Palma state funding
Vice-President Barceló is reiterating the Balearic demand for 78 million euros: 63 million of which remain outstanding.
Refugees
Refugee hostel will be ready by the end of November
The hostel is regional government property and has 53 places in 23 rooms which "could be increased with supplementary beds if this were to prove to be necessary".
Playa de Palma
Legal action may be taken over Madrid’s freezing of Playa de Palma funding
Madrid has announced that the Balearics will lose the outstanding 63 million euros of investment.
Playa de Palma
Hotel enlargements in Playa de Palma to be checked
The councillor for urban planning has asked for a report from the unit that drew up the PRI in order to see if discrepancies do indeed apply.
Playa de Palma
Greater political will needed in Playa de Palma
Ordinance against anti-social behaviour introduced last year is not being complied with
Lifeguards under investigation for manslaughter following the drowning of a six-year-old
The French boy drowned in a hotel pool on August 25.
Police “involved” in attack on Mallorca taxi driver back on the beat
Suspects allegedly attempted to bribe Spanish police.
300 busted for robbing tourists in Palma
The security operation will continue until the end of October, should the authorities and the police see fit.
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