Hells Angels' extortion in Playa de Palma
The owner of a well-known restaurant was beaten up; payment of 10,000 euros had been demanded.
Police shortages can arise for a variety of reasons
Police shortages can arise for a variety of reasons.
Suspects acquitted of manslaughter in fight which left Dutch tourist dead in Mallorca
Young Dutchman died four days later in the hospital due to a brain injury.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Playa de Palma in high summer.
Playa de Palma security - Whatever the measures, they still require enough police
Tougher measures for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour are welcome, "but the problem will be enforcing them".
A slower start to the season now expected in the Playa de Palma.
A slower start to the season now expected in the Playa de Palma.
Playa de Palma hoteliers lower their expectations for the start of the German season
Hotels hoilding back from opening due to last-minute cancellations.
Young German tourists in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Despite the tourism of excesses law, behaviour in Playa de Palma just seems to have got worse.
Anti-social tourists to face 3,000 euro fines, as Palma gets tough
Palma's mayor is promising new policies of zero tolerance.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
A state scheme for Playa de Palma was an abject failure.
Where's the passion for improving Mallorca's mature resorts?
Investment is required in improving many resorts in comprehensive fashion rather than in piecemeal fashion.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Playa de Palma - ready for rebranding?
New Mallorca beer drinking record set: 1,300 glasses
The last record stood at 1,234 glasses of beer and was set in October last year.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Growth in high season tourism; growth in low season tourism.
Alarm was raised just before 5am.
Alarm was raised just before 5am.
Blaze rips through Mallorca flat, elderly woman rescued, pet dog killed
Most of the neighbours are said to have fled the building on their own accord.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Both the high and the low seasons have grown.
Palma, Mallorca
Mostly sunny and warmer on Sunday.
Comment
Summer policing - reasons to be sceptical
The unions have pointed out that policing needs, be these for winter or summer, have changed markedly over the years.
Andrew Ede20/03/2024 14:38