Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week fire in Andratx, Ryanair flight aborts landing, island's torrents and territorial plan, tourism and noise volumns, American tourism and evictions.
Palma concern at the number of scheduled evictions
A Spanish government decree paralysing evictions is no longer in force.
Demolition
2nd phase of demolition signals end of Son Banya
It's likely to take around 5 days to demolish each of the nine blocks in the village.
Eviction
All families to be evicted from Son Banya by February
A budget of 100,000 euros will be used for rental aid and compensation for families who are relocated
Housing
Son Banya families not prepared to move
"After 45 years of being here, the town hall now treats us like squatters."
Housing
Son Banya demolitions move closer
The Son Banya shanty town is home to Majorca's most notorious drugs clans.
Property
Evictions to be prohibited if there is no housing alternative
Banks and large businesses will be obliged to register empty flats for social housing rental.
Property
Evictions planned for social housing rent defaulters
Unpaid rent for the government's apartments is put at 3.7 million euros.
Property
Court orders Son Banya shantytown demolitions
Where, it is being asked, will more than 400 gypsies from Son Banya go? Those affected wonder who would want them as neighbours.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”