The fear of squatters has become an ever-present reality in Palma and indeed the whole of Mallorca, with the potential occupation of former bank branches a particular concern. One of the most notorious cases of squatting in the city was that of a bank right opposite the Palma Police headquarters. That lasted for several months. The squat attracted gangs of youths. There was drug dealing. There were fights and harassment of residents.
Fear of another bank squat in Palma
Residents are alert to potential squatting
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Mallorca can't do anything. The problem is enshrined in the Spanish Constitution. The change must come from the central government plus a two thirds majority in Parliament plus a decisive referendum. That's the law of the land.
BeachcomberI don't think this is solely a Mallorca problem, it's across the whole of Spain. I would like to hear a political response to squatting being a positive thing, I'm sure it will fall on deaf ears.
Majorca really needs to sort its legs system out to prevent this happening over and over again. It’s not fair on the nearby residents and businesses.