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Don't drink alcohol on the streets, you could be hit with big fine in Spain
There are exceptions to this, however, such as in outdoor cafés and bars and places offering seating by the doors of establishments. Official fiestas regulated by city authorities also allow the presence of drinks.
Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law
The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.
Palma taxi drivers complain their fares are too cheap
The national average price for a one-kilometre journey is 3.75 euros.
Ten years on and cyclist 'saturation' in the mountains has increased
In 2014, the mayor of Escorca warned that infrastructure needed to be improved.
Mother arrested for leaving her son home-alone for several weeks
Neighbours called the police because the boy was banging on doors in the middle of the night.
Saint George celebrations get under way in Calvia
The Mayor of Calvia Juan Antonio Amengual thanked the English for all their support for Calvia over the years.
Spain's Basque Country regional vote yields likely repeat of incumbent coalition
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and EH Bildu ("Basque Country Unite") both earned 27 seats, falling well short of the 38 needed for a majority in the regional parliament.
Tourists return home after being arrested for Magalluf attack
The two tourists were arrested in Alcudia.
Alarm in Magalluf after several sunbeds catch fire in an apartment building
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, given the establishment's closure to the public at the time.
Court upholds sentences for small boat 'skippers'
Two men were first sentenced by the Provincial Court in Palma.
Palma motorbike police to the fore in controlling electric scooters
'Operation Sweep' targets hotspots of potential traffic violations and anti-social behaviour.
The boom in motorcycle and scooter hire in Mallorca
There are concerns about some operators and their 'additional charges'.
The plan to save Mallorca's small shops
In the whole of the Balearics almost 5,000 shops have been lost since 2008.
British company at Palma Airport denounced for employment violations
It is alleged that the company forced employees to sign contracts with "substantial modifications".
"It has a limit": Mallorca support for Canaries' tourism protests
"The Canary Islands have a limit and the Balearic Islands do too."
"Silent majority", "no magic solutions", and motorhomes - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the headlines over the past week.
Thousands of properties in legal limbo may receive a Balearic government amnesty
Large numbers of properties have been in limbo for years.
Residents view Palma bars' reactivation with horror
Bar terraces on the Paseo Marítimo are reopening this weekend.
Green light for Alcudia to switch from horse to electric carriages
Alcudia is the first municipality in the Balearics to formalise the switch to alternatives to horse carriages.
Alarm due to a fire in a hotel in Peguera
Officers from the Calvia Local Police and the Guardia Civil have also intervened and are currently on the scene together with the fire brigade.
Navigating Mallorca’s rising costs
Being an island that has to import most of its produce, unfortunately means we are hit harder than most.
Whose homes are they anyway?
If hoteliers can build for employees, then there is land for everyone.
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
Arrested for padlocking a property to prevent squatters
Jesús Molina wanted to stop squatters; the problem was that it wasn't his property.
Homes for Mallorca's residents ... in the north of Spain
While there is an emphasis on second homes, these developments could also provide main residences.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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