Weekly news round-up in Mallorca
Courts in the spotlight, drugs operation, "excesses", bad weather, Palma taxis, Balearic government problems.
Andrew Ede22/10/2023 12:01 Driver positive for drugs, acquitted of causing the death of a pedestrian in Sa Pobla
The judge considered that the driver's actions had not constituted gross negligence.
Balearic government fails to get budget support after clash with Vox over language
The first time a government has failed to get support in forty years of autonomous government.
Suspended sentences for attacking British tourist with a bottle in Magalluf
The case dates back to June 2019.
Palma’s Santa Catalina slammed as the new Magalluf
"In the end it is not going to be possible to live in Palma”, said the association. "This is a jungle.”
The end of the Palma taxi nightmare
Local Police to have powers to impose sanctions and carry out inspections.
Cap de fibló brings down trees in Mallorca
In October 2007, a cap de fibló caused considerable damage and the loss of one life.
Palma Marathon Mallorca honours go to Mallorca and Britain
The start was delayed because of the rain.
Hotel thief "banished" from Alcudia
Seven reports of theft were made to the Guardia Civil.
A mother's story: The Briton who died after being hit by a drunk driver in Palma; the driver was acquitted
Jean Taylor believes that the Spanish legal system let her down big time.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt