Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week recent incidents in Mallorca include a fatal stabbing in Arta, a shooting in Bendinat, squatter violence in Palma, a former German soldier arrested for arson, ongoing investigations into human trafficking, migrant minors housed in a care home, a potential airport strike, and concerns about the carbon footprint and water resources.
Nine arrests after attempt to remove squatters in Palma
Knives and clubs were being brandished.
Police in Palma, Mallorca outside an apartment building taken over by squatters
Police outside the building.
Squatters leave new Palma apartment building
The squatters were gypsies; the head of the Gypsy Federation negotiated with them.
Police remove 12-year-old girl from Palma squat
The girl was in an old bank branch that has been turned into a squat.
Squatter eviction firm outside an apartment building in Palma, Mallorca
The squatter eviction firm went to the building on Thursday.
Squatter eviction firm brought in at flats affected by fire
Twelve of the sixteen flats are said to be occupied by squatters.
Block of flats, partially occupied by squatters, evacuated because of fire
Thirty people had to be evacuated.
Boris Becker could be jailed over Mallorca villa this week
Squatters moved into Becker's Mallorca estate.
Palma squatter found guilty
The defendant's partner was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Crime
Tough new measures to deal with squatters
The proposals will give Local Police the power to evict squatters within 24 hours.