Tag: Palma
OPINION: Anti-tourism groups in Mallorca need to drop the spray can and talk to holidaymakers
Holidaymakers are essential to Mallorca’s economy, and don’t let Government officials or the media tell you otherwise
British teen arrested for ‘bottling bouncer so badly he needed 50 stitches’ at party hotspot in Spain
A judge told him he would be released if he could find the bail of €15,000, although it is unclear if he has come up with the cash
DAYLIGHT ROBBERY: Crackdown sees nearly 20% of Palma’s terraces closed, leaving Mallorca expat owners struggling to make ends meet
It comes after a draconian dictat came into force removing an initial 179 outdoor seating areas from some of Palma’s most popular restaurants
OPINION: War on Terraces
As the Olive Press highlighted last year the stark truth is up to 42% of all the 1,650 terraces in Palma are at risk
REVEALED: 10 new UK to Spain flights run by airline Alba Star announced
The new flights, which are the first from the UK airport in seven years will arrive just in time for the school holidays
TRAVEL CHAOS: London Gatwick IT meltdown sees 12 flights cancelled as Spain passenger ‘trapped’ beyond gate
A spokesperson blamed the new cancellations on planes being in the wrong place following Wednesday’s disruption
Mystery masturbator back as sicko breaks into vehicles on Spain’s Mallorca and leaves semen all over the seat
The break-ins, which first began last December but stopped around April, begun again this week as three women found sperm stains in their vehicles
Bin torching epidemic continues in Spain’s Mallorca as police arrest ANOTHER arsonist while damage totals €370,000
Total damages for the crimes are now estimated at around €370,000, as each unit costs around €700, while the cleanup is about €300
TOXIC: Cruise ships make Spain’s Palma one of the most polluted ports in Europe
The Mallorca capital joins Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia and Southampton in being crowned the most polluting ports on the continent
Group of 14 ‘drunken’ Brits dragged off Jet2 flight by police in Spain and now face €500,000 fine
The passengers were apparently walking in the aisles when the seat belt signs were on, and refused to obey the orders of staff
British woman dies on UK-bound flight at Mallorca airport moments before take-off
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene to treat the passenger but attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful
OPINION: After an exploding rum cocktail in Spain left three people hospitalised, do we need to re-examine modern nightlife?
It is paramount that these ‘Instagenic’ elements of modern nightlife are scrutinised before being unleashed on the public
British MPs rally round Brits living in Spain who lost millions in dodgy Mallorca currency firm collapse
Premier FX, based in Palma, ceased trading last July, leaving behind millions in unpaid debts
British expat fuming after chairs and tables don’t fit into ‘tiny’ new terrace Mallorca town hall painted outside her...
The mother-of-one told the Olive Press she was ‘shocked’ to discover her seating area had been confined to a tiny painted box on the pavement
WATCH: Flamingo invades airport runway in Spain just days after escaped circus hippo caught running amok on roundabout
Wildlife control experts were notified, but the flamingo is believed to have flown away before they arrived
‘I MISS MY BROTHER’: Sister of British expat filmmaker in Spain speaks out after balcony horror plunge puts him...
"I miss my brother. His progress is pretty much the same, there is still no change, but we are praying for a recovery"
British expat filmmaker in coma after balcony horror plunge in Spain ‘is stable’ as family FINALLY get to see...
Doctors confirmed Carl is now in a ‘stable’ condition after a crucial brain scan, following an operation on his fractured skull
British filmmaker who worked with Sylvester Stallone in coma after balcony horror plunge in Spain
The Brit is now in intensive care in Son Espases Hospital, but his family in England are unable to fly to Spain to be with him
WEDDING BALLS: Rafael Nadal to marry childhood sweetheart Xisca Perello after 14-year wait
The 17-times Grand Slam winner, announced the news after his loss at the Australian open to Novak Djokovic this weekend
WATCH: Viral video of dog whimpering in ‘freezing dog pound with no roof’ in Spain will break your heart
The 30-second clip shows a passerby stroking the dog as it wails and shakes in a clear state of distress
Driver in Spain’s Ibiza tests positive for ALL DRUGS in NYE breathalyser revelation
DRUGGY: Spanish police make roadside stops before an Ibiza man tested positive for all drugs on NYEIBIZA...
British woman suffers brain damage and skull fractures after 25-metre cliff plunge in Mallorca on New Year’s Day
TRAGIC: The early morning accident left the Brit tourist with brain injuries and multiple skull fractures before she was taken to...
Promenade promises to create a whole new look for visitors arriving in Palma
OVER 2,000 trees and tens of thousands of plants are set to revolutionise the look of Palma’s seaside promenade.The €20 million project will create...
Two Ryanair planes almost collide over Spain in ‘serious incident’
TWO Ryanair planes came 'dangerously close' to colliding over Spain earlier this month. According to a report from the Spanish Civil Aviation Accidents and Incidents...
EXCLUSIVE: British expats in Spain lose MILLIONS following mysterious collapse of foreign exchange firm
Victims have now formed an action group with nearly 200 members
easyJet cancels flight to Mallorca because cabin crew were ‘too tired’ leaving holidaymakers in tears
The shock midnight announcement left almost 150 tourists unable to fly to Palma
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British expat war veteran shocked after pleas for ambulance allegedly denied THREE times on Spain’s Costa del Sol
“I’ve had medical treated in several countries, but there’s only Libya and Afghanistan that are worse than here”
