Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Playa de Palma in high summer.
Several dolphins appear in Playa de Palma
Dolphin sightings are not uncommon in Mallorca.
Italian 'gang' arrested for raping a young woman in Playa de Palma
Relatives of the arrested have traveled from Italy to Mallorca upon learning of the incident.
Police in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Businesses thankful for the Easter police, but what will the situation be like in summer?
Playa de Palma businesses thankful for extra police over Easter
The level of Easter business has not met expectations.
Axe-wielding boyfriend arrested for threatening his partner and a friend in Palma
The National Police burst into the property.
Security camera image during a violent incident in a restaurant in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Security camera image during the incident on March 19; the female employee quit her job immediately.
The fear of Hells Angels in Playa de Palma
"The Hells Angels want to rule the entire area. I get the feeling that this is all going to get worse."
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.
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.
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.
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It’s already kicking off in Mallorca
Cala Ratjada is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, but violence in the resort is not new.
Humphrey Carter05/04/2024 11:23