Tackling underage drinking at Mallorca's fiestas
Calvia town hall has set up a special task force to try and prevent underage drinking.
Around 9.7% of the respondents said they engaged in binge-drinking
Around 9.7% of the respondents said they engaged in binge-drinking.
Health
Underage zero alcohol campaign launched in Palma
“We have to care for the welfare of children in the Balearics.”
Police
Thirty one minors caught drinking in Police raids
A police raid has once again brought to the fore the existing problems with the sheltered and internment centres of Majorca.
Bylaws
Businesses denounce Playa de Palma underage drinking
Underage drinking, much of it stemming from 'study holidays', and electric scooters head the complaints.
Police
Alcudia prepares for end-of-school "macrobotellon"
Some 4,000 teenagers are expected. The main concern, as ever, is alcohol.
Magalluf
Magalluf disco facing closure because of underage drinking
The disco (not named by Calvia town hall) has been in previous trouble for selling drink to minors.
Health
Business organisations combine to tackle underage drinking
Posters are to be distributed by schoolchildren in June.
Law
Calvia increasing penalties for selling alcohol to minors
Calvia is adopting the sanctions contained in Balearic legislation.
Fiestas
Arta tackling Sant Antoni underage drinking
In recent years the fiestas have become an excuse for drinking, and underage drinking at that.
Health
Underage drinking to be prohibited
The legislation will specifically refer to the drinking of alcohol by minors for the first time.
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