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Arrival at court in Mallorca of man accused of murdering his partner

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The 'double life' of the man accused of the Marratxi murder

Sebastián confessed to his girlfriend that he had killed Federico.

Andrew Ede19/12/2024 17:57

Rail passengers in Palma, Mallorca

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'Free' public transport in the Balearics for the first six months of 2025

The Spanish Government intends to gradually reduce the universality of the funding for free transport.

Andrew Ede19/12/2024 16:39

In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.

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Cybercrime threat to the Balearics rises

Crime in Spain - both conventional and cybercrime - has risen by 1.2% up to the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year.

Humphrey Carter19/12/2024 15:13

Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.

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Top Spanish job for former British Ambassador to Spain

Elliott took up the post of Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary to Andorra in August 2019.

Humphrey Carter19/12/2024 14:58

Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.

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UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals

Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.

By Inti Landauro19/12/2024 12:42

Harland & Wolff was founded in 1861.

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Spain's Navantia to buy shipyards of Titanic builder Harland & Wolff

The government said the deal would ensure three ships to transport munitions, spares and supplies to UK aircraft carriers would be built and delivered.

MDB Digital19/12/2024 12:32

Balearic population growing but at a cost.

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Mallorca home to nearly one million people

The population of Calvià has reached 53,826 inhabitants on 1 January 2024.

Humphrey Carter19/12/2024 11:46

Terrace in Ciutadella, Menorca

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Balearic Government open to a reduction in the working week

But the government stresses the need for caution, as the Balearic economy is "intensive in services".

Andrew Ede19/12/2024 08:30

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Google Maps car captures man stashing a body in car boot

The image, which was part of a recent update, showed a man — later identified as one of the suspects — placing a large bundle wrapped in a sheet into the trunk of his car.

MDB Digital18/12/2024 14:40

The suspect appeared in court in Palma this morning.

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Mallorca boyfriend murder suspect jailed

Federico, the murdered man, suffered from a 50% disability and was abused by his uncles during his childhood.

Humphrey Carter18/12/2024 13:27

Move is part of a crackdown on illegal holiday lets.

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Spain probes unidentified holiday home renting platform for listings without licences

The investigation is part of a general crackdown on the tourism rentals business through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com in the country.

Inti Landauro18/12/2024 11:52

Several vehicles, passing through the roundabout linking Son Castell with Son Pacs and the Soller road.

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4 million euros to put an end to the chaos at the Soller road roundabout

Work is expected to take twelve months, with completion anticipated in the first half of 2026.

MDB Digital18/12/2024 09:51

New traffic controls for the centre of Palma in January.

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Mallorca braced for Low Emission Zone

From 1 January 2025, cars without a sticker or with an A label (petrol cars registered before 2001 and diesel cars before 2006) will not be allowed to circulate in the ZBE.

Humphrey Carter18/12/2024 08:59

The old Bingo Balear in Palma, Mallorca

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New life for Palma's Bingo Balear as a spa

Closed for ten years, a plan to convert it into a casino was definitively ruled out in 2022.

Andrew Ede18/12/2024 08:45

Police at a murder scene in Mallorca; the victim and the alleged attacker

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Marratxi man bludgeoned to death had planned to marry his alleged attacker

Relatives claim that Sebastián O. was very manipulative, aggressive and violent.

Andrew Ede18/12/2024 08:04

Two men caught on CCTV cameras.

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Two busted for Mallorca vehicle wrecking spree

In the last 72 hours, more than 25 thefts from cars and vans have been committed in the area.

Humphrey CarterJulio Bastida17/12/2024 16:31

Living the luxury lifestyle in Mallorca.

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Balearics is home to one out of every four 1 million euros properties in Spain

More than 20 % of the luxury homes for sale throughout Spain are offered for more than three million euros, which is equivalent to 9,800 units. Of these, 35% are offered in the Balearics, especially in Mallorca and Ibiza.

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 14:35

Would not fancy meeting one of those at night in Mallorca!

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Oldest remains of ancient mammal found in Mallorca

Fossilised bones have been more than enough to be able to affirm that the “sabretooth” of Banyalbufar is the oldest known mammalian ancestor on the planet.

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 12:35