Health
Financial penalties for Son Espases company are coming down
The company which operates the non-clinical parts of Son Espases Hospital has accumulated penalties amounting to 3.4 million euros since the hospital opened in 2010.
Urban planning
Palma residents not wanting any more kiosks
If it was up to them, the residents federation wouldn't grant any more licences for kiosks.
Weather
Weather compensation claims exceed eight million euros
The highest amount being claimed out of a total of 8,473,397 euros is one of almost 2.5 million by Manacor.
Religion
Court rules in favour of employee suspended for wearing a hijab
Acciona has the right to appeal the ruling at the Balearic High Court.
Transport
Taxi-driver protests set to bring Palma to a halt today
The protests are due to last from 11.00 until 13.30. Both culminate with marchers and drivers gathering in front of the presidential headquarters.
Culture
Costa Nord to be managed by Valldemossa town hall
Putting Costa Nord into private hands was unsuccessful. It was apparently impossible to make a profit.
Crime
"Ill" son stabs mother, attacks brother in Palma
"My son has stabbed me" were the first words the victim told the emergency call centre operators
Law
Police in Palma checking that dog owners comply with bylaws
Infringements can result in fines from 60 euros up to 3,000 euros.
Emergencies
Falling debris injures pedestrian in Palma's calle Olms
Eyewitnesses said that it sounded like an explosion.
