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.
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.