The new security checks at Palma airport.
The new security checks at Palma airport.
100 arrests for theft in Palma since April since Mallorca summer police operation was launched
The simple message is don't leave anything unattended.
Ring of steel round Palma for Christmas
“We want the police presence to be seen, which we know gives people peace of mind.”
Why you could be barred from coming to Mallorca next year
“Those travellers who do not meet the entry conditions will be refused entry.”
Magalluf’s new sheriff reads British tourists the riot act in Mallorca
Security guard used his best Spanish and English to read them the riot act.
Pressure for greater security in Playa de Palma
"We will see if we begin to see a change in the area or if everything continues as usual."
Security
Police step up security in Palma this Christmas
Palma is going to increase the number of “obstacles” in the city centre as part of the Christmas security operation.
Brexit
Britons must register at the town hall, but voting rights remain in doubt
"Any future reciprocal voting rights would have to be negotiated bilaterally."
Security
National Police step up Playa de Palma operations
The National Police have significantly stepped up their activities and presence in the Playa de Palma.
Police
120 new bobbies on the beat in Palma
The town hall and the local police have identified the capital’s blackspots needing extra police.
Fairs and fiestas
Street cleaning strike threatened for Inca fairs
The workforce hasn't had a pay rise since 2013. The first fair is over the weekend of 21-22 October. The biggest fair of all is Dijous Bo.
Terrorism
Security forces have stepped up controls of the Muslim community
For the past couple of months the Guardia Civil and the National Police have increased their vigilance of the Muslim community on the island with special attention being paid to mosques and centres where young Muslims gather for meetings and talks.
Police
Security is key to Balearic tourism success says government delegate
Security has been and is key to the islands and must be strengthened as much as possible.
Politics
Salom appointed national government delegate in the Balearics
Salom stressed that she will work hard to make the islands very safe and will do so thanks to Spain having "extraordinary security forces".
Fairs and fiestas
Over one hundred Guardia Civil officers being deployed for Dijous Bo
More than one hundred Guardia Civil officers will be involved with security for Dijous Bo in Inca.
Terrorism
Spain stepping up security in tourist areas following terrorist attacks
Security forces in the country are stepping up their vigilance, with tourist areas and religious sites being particularly sensitive.
Police
Bobbies on the beat in Playa de Palma
The town hall has its security units ready, but where are the additional National Police officers?
Police
Calvia begins planning its summer security operations
Rodriguez also told the Bulletin this week that he would like to see the return of British police officers but in greater numbers.
Fairs and Fiestas
High security for Sa Pobla Sant Antoni celebrations
A limit of 15,000 people was applied for the square, and entrances had to be closed at times.
Fairs and Fiestas
Manacor taking special security measures for Sant Antoni
Manacor has responded to the level four anti-terrorist alert that is in place across Spain.
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