Extremely valuable grey amber found on Mallorcan beach
In 2017 some locals reportedly found grey amber on the beach in Porto Cristo.
Woman dies in house fire in Palma
One of the Officers at the woman's house had to be given oxygen after suffering from smoke inhalation.
Remains of 2 adults found at Bellver Castle
The remains were discovered during structural consolidation work in the second defensive enclosure.
Audit Office wants more control of Mallorca's extrajudicial bills
Each extrajudicial bill that's approved must bear the identification of the person who authorised it.
Road accidents claim 4 lives in 10 days in Mallorca
Three men in their 20s died when their car crashed into a tree.
Biggest British Cruise Ship in Palma
'Iona' has been scheduled to visit Palma several times but the trips were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Guardia Civil appeal for help to identify body
Officers believe the woman may have fallen into the Bay of Palma some time between September 22 and 24.
Temporary employment contract rules to be tightened
Only 3,314 of the 11,909 temporary employment contracts checked were made permanent.
Emergency Drill in Soller Tunnel
Emergency drills are usually carried out in the Soller Tunnel on a regular basis, but they were not held last year because of the Covid pandemic.
Vifor acquires Mallorcan company, Sanifit
SNF472 is the only novel asset that addresses the medical need for patients with end-stage renal disease with calcified uremic arteriolopathy and peripheral arterial disease.
Stay Away From Mallorca's Reservoirs!
The reservoirs are around 89% full after ten days of torrential rain and thunderstorms.
Mallorca's reservoirs almost full
With the reserves almost full, it’s possible to reduce the extraction of the aquifers and the acquisition of water from desalination plants.
Calvia's pioneering plan to detect gender violence
‘Gender-based violence in women over 65 years of age. Detection protocol’ was written by Professor Orte and Lydia Sánchez, PhD in Education.
Mallorcan hikers rescued in Asturias
The rescue team had to use crampons, ice axes and ropes to get past avalanches that had iced over in order to reach the group.
Police round up passengers who fled from plane in Palma
13 flights were diverted because of the incident at Palma Airport: 5 to Barcelona, 4 to Ibiza, 2 to Minorca, 1 to Madrid and 1 to Valencia.
Balearic President calls for prostitution to be eradicated
"We are leading a project to address the situation and help 2,500 women get out of prostitution.."
Sacked Emaya boss loses appeal
A Court ruling in the employee's favour was overturned on appeal.
School Principal injured as gypsy clans fight
Police believe the fight may be related to a shooting between gypsy clans a few months ago.
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Anna Nicholas16/01/2022 13:20