Mallorcan rapper Josep Miquel Arenas, aka Valtonyc, in court in Seville
In court in Seville on Tuesday.
Mallorcan rapper sentenced for incitement to kill Guardia Civil officers
It seems unlikely that Valtonyc will serve the sentence.
Round-up of the week's news in Mallorca
March for "less tourism"; winter flights to Mallorca; beer-drinking record; and more.
Rapper Valtonyc returns to Mallorca
At the airport on Sunday morning.
Rapper's return: "Six years fighting for freedom of expression have been worth it"
Valtonyc was greeted at the airport by family and friends.
Mallorcan rapper Valtonyc with ex-president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont
Valtonyc with Carles Puigdemont.
Mallorcan rapper returning to Spain after years on the run
Valtonyc's lawyer says that they were informed on Friday that his sentence had expired.
It’s a long and winding road from Sa Pobla
It’s a long and winding road from Sa Pobla.
The week that was
A rap for Majorca's farmers
When one thinks about it, Majorca is something of a doughnut anyway. Most of the population and development is on the coast, while there is comparatively little in the centre.
Music
EU Court of Justice passes the buck on Valtonyc
EU Court of Justice says Belgium will decide fate of Majorcan rapper.
Protest
Llums per la Libertat protest against corruption
The group also honoured “all those who fight and who have suffered repression from the Spanish State”.
Law
Belgian court rejects extradition of Majorcan rapper
The Belgian prosecution service is to appeal the decision by a court in Ghent.
Crime
Valtonyc flees to Belgium
The Majorcan rapper was due to have entered prison today to start a three and a half year sentence.
Majorcan rapper, Valtonyc
Majorcan rapper, Valtonyc. - ARCHIVE
Crime
Rapper's sentence to be appealed in Strasbourg
Valtonyc is due to enter prison by 24 May. His defence is to appeal to the Court of Human Rights.
Society
A day of protests in Palma
The protests were against gun violence in US schools and the seizure of a ship belonging to Proactiva Open Arms and in support of the rapper Valtonyc.
Crime
Majorcan rapper sentenced to three years for insulting the crown
The court determined that the right to freedom of expression is limited if it conflicts with constitutional interests.
- Over 2,800 homes in Soller are either empty or not used as main residences
- Caught on video: Second largest animal on the planet spotted off the coast of Mallorca
- As house prices in the Balearics reach a new high, there is a warning about the impact of foreign immigration
- Sir Chris Hoy back on his bike in Mallorca
- Green light for roll-out of Entry-Exit System for Britons heading to Europe
Comment
Mallorca, you’re too small for me
Is the island of Mallorca too small? What do you think?
Andrew Ede09/11/2021 12:50