The Guardia Civil has issued a series of recommendations for tourists visiting Mallorca.
The Guardia Civil has issued a series of recommendations for tourists visiting Mallorca.
Tourists visiting Mallorca warned: ‘Be wary of suspicious offers of help’
If at any time you notice anything strange, it is best to contact local security or your bank if your finances are involved.
The Guardia Civil are struggling to cope during the holidays.
The Guardia Civil are struggling to cope during the holidays.
Balearics are ‘a paradise for criminals’; Guardia Civil
The organisation has issued a statement denouncing the lack of personnel as ‘a major problem for public safety’, especially during the holidays and in areas such as the Balearics, where the population increases exponentially.
The Mayor of Palma presented the security operation today.
The Mayor of Palma presented the security operation today.
Palma on tourist security footing
The operation will remain active throughout the summer and its results will be reviewed weekly and modified as necessary.
The new Spanish police and Guardia Civil website is in English.
The new Spanish police and Guardia Civil website is in English.
The new security checks at Palma airport.
The new security checks at Palma airport.
100 arrests for theft in Palma since April since Mallorca summer police operation was launched
The simple message is don't leave anything unattended.
Ring of steel round Palma for Christmas
“We want the police presence to be seen, which we know gives people peace of mind.”
Why you could be barred from coming to Mallorca next year
“Those travellers who do not meet the entry conditions will be refused entry.”
Magalluf’s new sheriff reads British tourists the riot act in Mallorca
Security guard used his best Spanish and English to read them the riot act.
Pressure for greater security in Playa de Palma
"We will see if we begin to see a change in the area or if everything continues as usual."
Security
Police step up security in Palma this Christmas
Palma is going to increase the number of “obstacles” in the city centre as part of the Christmas security operation.
Brexit
Britons must register at the town hall, but voting rights remain in doubt
"Any future reciprocal voting rights would have to be negotiated bilaterally."
Security
National Police step up Playa de Palma operations
The National Police have significantly stepped up their activities and presence in the Playa de Palma.
Police
120 new bobbies on the beat in Palma
The town hall and the local police have identified the capital’s blackspots needing extra police.
Fairs and fiestas
Street cleaning strike threatened for Inca fairs
The workforce hasn't had a pay rise since 2013. The first fair is over the weekend of 21-22 October. The biggest fair of all is Dijous Bo.
Terrorism
Security forces have stepped up controls of the Muslim community
For the past couple of months the Guardia Civil and the National Police have increased their vigilance of the Muslim community on the island with special attention being paid to mosques and centres where young Muslims gather for meetings and talks.
Police
Security is key to Balearic tourism success says government delegate
Security has been and is key to the islands and must be strengthened as much as possible.