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Airport woes, estate agent joy - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that have been in the news over recent days.
Magalluf security guard arrested after beating up British tourists
Two tourists suffered serious injuries.
Businesses attack tourism of excesses decree amendment
Playa de Palma business associations believe that the real problem is shops that encourage the drinking of alcohol on the streets.
Hotel Formentor obtains its last building permit
The Four Seasons hotel hopes to open before June.
Britons in the dark over new entry/exit system in Mallorca
It’s set to begin in October, just six months away, and 66 per cent of people have no idea about its implementation, while 22 per cent will likely refuse to travel to the continent entirely.
Paul Abrey’s talk on Mallorca’s Film Industry
“We are proud of the contribution we have made to Spain across our 30 year history.”
Come and see us at the Palma Boat Show
All are welcome to visit their stands and see their latest models.
Woman dies in Inca fire
Around 11.30 on Thursday night.
Police destroy "fortification" at the Son Banya "drugs supermarket"
The fence had been intended to prevent police entering.
More than 50 flights from the Balearic Islands may be affected this Thursday by the strike at French airports
54 operations are scheduled today between the airports of Palma, Ibiza and Minorca and the French airports.
Arrested for stealing nine electric bikes in Santa Ponsa worth 30,000 euros
The offender, when intercepted in the early hours of the morning, tried to flee in a van with false number plates.
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.
Cava producer Freixenet plans to furlough 80% of workforce due to drought
The measure is expected to become effective in May, and the company did not specify how long the layoffs would last.
Significant traffic jams on the access roads to Palma
Traffic is also slowing down at the Palacio de Congresos de Palma.
After years of demanding proper regulation of the sector, estate agents in the Balearics celebrate new law
"All kinds of opportunists have proliferated and for the most part have avoided or ignored the laws."
Residents of the Paseo Maritimo fed up with the constant filth
The association points out the absence of adequate rubbish bins along the promenade.
The legalisation of rural land will also include swimming pools and other constructions
The Balearic Government is studying the possibility of prohibiting these buildings from being used for holiday rentals.
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.
Motorcyclist dies following Llucmajor collision
On Saturday afternoon.
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.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- 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"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca