Palma
Residents of Son Busquets raise alarm over a "ghetto" with 831 social rentals
Residents of Son Busquets oppose the 831 social housing project for fear of creating a ghetto and excluding young people and workers.
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Palma
Son Ferriol demands its first public gym: 700 signatures call for sports facilities in the neighbourhood
Nearly 700 signatures support the request for a municipal gym in Son Ferriol. The Palma City Council is considering its location at the Marga Crespí sports centre.
Llucmajor
Families of CEIP Badies in Llucmajor erupt after years of unfulfilled promises
Families of CEIP Badies in Llucmajor report years of unresolved issues, from awnings to dampness, after a meeting with no solutions.
Palma
Marivent gets rid of rats and cockroaches: €20,000 for pest control
Marivent hires pest control for €20,000 against rats, cockroaches, and processionary caterpillars in its 36,000 square meters.
Comarca de Ponent
Mennonites report judge proposing negotiation with those seeking to dispossess them in Hopelchén
Mennonites in Hopelchén claim TSJE president Juan Pedro Alcudia suggested negotiating with the claimant seeking to dispossess them of their land.
Calvia
Calvià Lifeguards Protest Outside Town Hall Over Service Precarity
Around 60 people gather outside Calvià Town Hall to denounce the precarious state of lifeguard services, with only 11 out of 30 beaches monitored.
Calvia
Calvià to pay membership fees for the Federation of Seniors for 3,000 members
Calvià will cover the fees for 3,000 members of 11 associations, in an agreement that strengthens support for the community.
Puigpunyent
27 municipalities in Balearic Islands join Safe Parties Programme to protect young people
27 municipalities in Balearic Islands, 18 of them in Mallorca, join Safe Parties Programme to promote responsible leisure among youth through workshops and prevention.
Palma
Lily, the young Argentine who sings on the streets of Palma to fund her acting studies
Lily, a young Argentine, sings on the streets of Palma to finance her acting studies in Madrid. Without permits, but with the support of passersby.
Palma
Queen Sofia finalises her agenda in Madrid before travelling to Palma de Mallorca
Queen Sofia attends a cultural event in Madrid before heading to Palma de Mallorca for her holidays in Marivent, a summer marked by her sister Irene's absence.
Andratx
The Bibliomóvil kicks off its summer route in Port d'Andratx to bring reading to all communities
The Andratx Bibliomóvil begins its summer route with stops in Port, s'Arracó, Sant Elm, and Camp de Mar, offering book loans and a reading club.
Palma
Duty Free Workers at Son Sant Joan Airport Report Extreme Heat and Lack of Toilets
250 workers at Palma's Duty Free report extreme heat, lack of toilets, and reduced hours. They are gathering this Tuesday.