Balearic tourism minister: Tourism of excesses law "can be greatly improved"
The tourism of excesses law "has not been able to stop those negative and viral images that we all know".
The attack took place on Saturday.
The attack took place on Saturday.
Tourist attacked and robbed in Mallorca
The detainees tried to violently resist arrest.
Police in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
A problem for the authorities is that some offenders are insolvent; fines aren't imposed.
Playa de Palma - The worst season ever in terms of security
The hoteliers accuse Palma town hall and the Council of Mallorca of inaction in responding to reports of illegal activities.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Playa de Palma and other popular resort areas keep pulling in the tourists.
Police operation against illegal selling in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Some 50 officers were involved in the operations.
Playa de Palma police operation against illegal selling
Street sellers, tourist supermarkets and the 'latero' sellers of alcohol.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Summers will simply become too hot for some holidaymakers.
Playa de Palma, Mallorca
General view of Playa de Palma.
Mallorca news round-up: Top stories from the past week
Tough on crime, or is it? One truly appalling crime. Plus other stories that made the headlines.
The sandy beach in Grömitz.
The sandy beach in Grömitz.
Are the Germans planning on ditching Mallorca?
Has Playa de Palma got its days numbered?
Playa de Palma, Mallorca - street seller of alcohol
A street seller prepared for a night's work.
Playa de Palma at night, fuelled by alcohol street sellers
The street sellers take advantage of the tourism of excesses law.
Comment
Member of the security forces - "Abuse is part of the holiday package"
Attitudes and behaviours of the 2020s make redundant a naive view that 1980s' partying tourism continues to prevail.
Andrew Ede24/08/2023 12:34