Immigration is the top concern in Spain
With regard to the economic situation in Spain, 58.9% consider it ‘bad or very bad’.
Spanish PM to testify in corruption case against his wife
Sanchez considered resigning
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentina's Milei calls PM's wife 'corrupt'
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he expected an apology from Milei.
Europa Viva 24 convention
Javier Milei, president of Argentina , during his speech at the Vox political convention ‘Europa Viva 24’ held this Sunday at the Palacio de Vistalegre, in Madrid.
Spanish police search soccer federation HQ in corruption probe
Police were carrying out a total of 11 searches on unspecified locations across Spain.
Balearics caught up in face masks corruption investigation
Twenty arrests were ordered by Spain's high court on Tuesday.
Former deputy Spanish prime minister could face long jail term in corruption trial
Analysis of documents showed an unjustified increase of more than 15.6 million euros in his wealth during this period, the prosecutor added.
Mexican steel magnate back from Mallorca to face graft accusations
A Spanish court late last year rejected Ancira's claim that he was the victim of political persecution, and ordered his extradition.
Majorca
Under pressure: the week in Majorca
Exceltur was once more pointing the finger at holiday rentals; the cost of travel could go up because of an EU directive; an aid package for Son Banya residents was announced; and Arta had an issue with one of its demons.
Majorca
Resignation, research, rentals: the week in Majorca
Biel Barceló resigned, corruption cases came to a close, Airbnb was facing a fine, and research in the Balearics was supposedly getting a boost.
Corruption
Matas in court for opera house trial
In February 2007, Jaume Matas reached a verbal agreement with the architect for a 1.2 million euros contract to present a draft project.
Corruption
Balearic Football Federation in Spanish FA corruption investigation
Developments in Majorca followed the arrest of the president of Spain's football association.
Police
Palma police warned to be cautious after gun threat
A Palma officer was threatened with a gun while he was driving home on Tuesday night.
Corruption
Police witnesses claim senior officers ordered destruction of records
Police headquarters has sent a report to the court which confirms the elimination of certain sensitive documents.
Corruption
More corruption cases in the Balearics than other regions
There were more corruption cases and more people accused in the Balearics than elsewhere.
Cursach
Tito's director is latest arrest in Cursach affair
Tito's was one of the establishments raided by National Police officers at the time of the arrest of Tolo Cursach.
Corruption
Podemos demanding Gijón explains his relationship with Cursach
Gijón has already been implicated in the ongoing investigation into police corruption.
Crime
Cursach ordered to prison on fifteen charges
Homicide is included among the charges; no details of this have been given.
Corruption
Cursach in court on Friday morning
An aspect of the prosecution's investigation, it is understood, is supposed collusion by the former deputy mayor of Palma, Álvaro Gijón, with Cursach.
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Comment
Person of the week
At a time of crisis when his son would be delivering a message of hope, resilience and unity to the nation, he was at the centre of another scandal.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/03/2020 12:17