Palma plan for a more orderly and cleaner city
Scooter drivers will have to have compulsory civil liability insurance with a minimum coverage of £120,000 and wear an approved helmet.
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.
Cyclists, clean up your act!
What I don't like is the behaviour of cyclists when they are here in Mallorca.
Behaviour
City council rules out “self government” for Playa de Palma
Resident and business associations says that they have had enough of the lack of order in the resort.
Behaving badly
The British have the reputation as being the bad boys of the Majorcan tourist industry.
Police
Illegal selling out of control in Playa de Palma
Lack of police and lack of police action are being blamed for the problems in Playa de Palma.
Playa de Palma
More criticisms of town hall management of Arenal
"The town hall turns its back on the residents who live there all year and who suffer the effects."
Magalluf
Hotel expulsions in Magalluf increase by 50%
Hotels have been less permissive this year when it comes to hooligan and excessive behaviour.
Law
Controversy over Calvia crackdown
New ordinance places emphasis on behaviour, that of residents and tourists. Fines of up to 3,000 euros.
- Green light for roll-out of Entry-Exit System for Britons heading to Europe
- Landslide development in Puerto Pollensa
- Caught on video: Second largest animal on the planet spotted off the coast of Mallorca
- Over 2,800 homes in Soller are either empty or not used as main residences
- Sir Chris Hoy back on his bike in Mallorca
Comment
Anti-social behaviour
Yet the most worrying of all is hearing of anti-social behaviour from local children as young as ten, whose behaviour is now reaching headline status.
Peter Clover26/07/2024 09:45