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Balearic Islands: Storm causes numerous incidents

A storm with strong wind gusts of up to 120 km/h and high waves caused more than 70 incidents in the Balearic Islands yesterday. Mallorca in particular saw numerous call-outs, mainly due to fallen trees, some of which blocked roads. On Menorca, ferry services were temporarily suspended. And it will remain stormy today as well: Weather warnings for strong winds are still in effect on Mallorca—yellow inland and orange along the coasts.

A storm with strong wind gusts of up to 120 km/h and high waves caused more than 70 incidents in the Balearic Islands yesterday. Mallorca in particular saw numerous call-outs, mainly due to fallen trees, some of which blocked roads. On Menorca, ferry services were temporarily suspended. And it will remain stormy today as well: Weather warnings for strong winds are still in effect on Mallorca—yellow inland and orange along the coasts.

Source: inselradio.com

Spain’s former Queen Sofía visiting Mallorca

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have not attended the traditional Easter Mass in the cathedral for several years

Spain’s former Queen Sofía is back in Mallorca. The mother of King Felipe VI arrived on the island together with her daughter, Infanta Cristina. The occasion is the traditional charity concert of Projecte Home, which is taking place today in Palma Cathedral. This year, Verdi’s “Requiem” will be performed there. For the former queen, this Easter season is a special one, as it is the first to take place without her sister Irene of Greece, who died in January. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been foregoing a visit to the traditional Easter Mass in Palma Cathedral for several years.

Spain’s former Queen Sofía is back in Mallorca. The mother of King Felipe VI arrived on the island together with her daughter, Infanta Cristina. The occasion is the traditional charity concert of Projecte Home, which is taking place today in Palma Cathedral. This year, Verdi’s “Requiem” will be performed there. For the former queen, this Easter season is a special one, as it is the first to take place without her sister Irene of Greece, who died in January. King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been foregoing a visit to the traditional Easter Mass in Palma Cathedral for several years.

Source: inselradio.com

Drogue sales point in a barricaded house in Palma

Last week, Spain’s National Police raided an alleged drug dealing location in Palma’s Son Gotleu neighborhood. Two men were arrested. According to police, hashish, marijuana, and cocaine were found in the barricaded house, along with cash and items used for drug sales. The suspects are said to have tried to destroy evidence. Officers also found the stolen vest of a security employee there. The house was sealed.

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International wanted man from Switzerland arrested in Palma

The Spanish National Police arrested an internationally wanted man from Switzerland in Palma. A European arrest warrant had been issued for him. The Swiss authorities accuse him of drug trafficking, money laundering, and theft. According to police, he had most recently been staying in the Calvià area. On Friday afternoon, he was ultimately apprehended in Palma. The Balearic Supreme Court will now decide on his extradition to Switzerland.

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Reopening of the Club de Mar in Palma

The complex on the Paseo Marítimo is set to serve in future as a link between the port, the promenade and the city center.

After extensive modernization, the Club de Mar in Palma has reopened. The complex on the Paseo Marítimo is set to serve in future as a link between the port, the promenade and the city center. For the first time, the site is freely accessible, with new piers, shops and a planned restaurant. More than 200 guests from politics and business attended the opening yesterday. With more than 500 berths and around 3,000 square meters of new space, the location is intended to strengthen Palma’s international competitiveness.

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Policing operation in Cala Millor: 64 illegal workers discovered

The companies involved face fines of more than 640,000 euros, according to initial estimates.

In a major operation at a construction site in Cala Millor, Spain’s National Police identified 64 workers suspected of being employed illegally and arrested three men. Those arrested are said to have worked with forged documents. In total, officers checked 384 employees from 42 companies. Administrative proceedings were initiated against the 64 workers without valid residence status. The companies involved face fines of more than 640,000 euros, according to initial estimates.

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Palmanova: 120-year-old yacht “Owl” is being salvaged

Now the British sailor Jim Passmore has taken over the salvage operation with a specialist team of eight divers.

Off Palmanova, the salvage of a historic sailing yacht has been underway since yesterday. The more than 120-year-old vessel had broken free from its mooring lines during a storm at the beginning of the year and ran aground on the beach. Several previous salvage attempts by the owner failed. Now the British sailor Jim Passmore has taken over the rescue with a specialist team of eight divers. If the salvage succeeds, the yacht is to be taken to a shipyard in Palma for repairs. At times, it was even considered to scrap the ship on site.

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Mallorca: App shows available parking spaces in parking garages live

The parking app mobiAPParc now shows in real time how full the parking garages in Palma currently are. It includes all parking garages operated by the municipal company SMAP. Users can also see how far they are from the parking garages. There is direct navigation via Google Maps or the iOS Maps app. Also new is a feature for rental car drivers: it allows them to specify from which rental car return date onward no more bookings can be made on their own account. The app has been in operation since 2021 and, according to SMAP, has around 91,000 active users. You can read where it’s best to park when visiting Palma here.

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Calvià wants to demolish eleven venues in Magaluf

Affected is an area on Calle San Miguel de Liria with a total of 2,622 square meters.

In Magaluf, eleven vacant premises are to be demolished to make room for a new public parking lot. This was announced by the municipality of Calvià. Affected is an area on Calle San Miguel de Liria with a total of 2,622 square meters. Planned are 120 parking spaces for cars and 72 for e-bikes. The project is to be financed with 6 million euros from the tourist tax. In addition, a photovoltaic roof and shaded areas with native plants are planned. The premises have been vacant for years and are considered to be in a severely run-down condition.

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Three minors identified after homophobic attack on teacher

The teacher had previously received hate messages and manipulated images with sexual content.

Following the homophobic attack on a teacher in Andratx, the Guardia Civil has identified three minors. The teacher had previously received insulting messages, hate messages, and manipulated images with sexual content via at least two fake profiles—targeted because of his sexual orientation. It is still unclear whether they sent the insulting emails and photo montages themselves or are indirectly connected to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further individuals involved are not being ruled out.

Following the homophobic attack on a teacher in Andratx, the Guardia Civil has identified three minors. The teacher had previously received insulting messages, hate messages, and manipulated images with sexual content via at least two fake profiles—targeted because of his sexual orientation. It is still unclear whether they sent the insulting emails and photo montages themselves or are indirectly connected to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further individuals involved are not being ruled out.

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Three minors identified after homophobic attack on teacher

The teacher had previously received hate messages and manipulated images with sexual content.

Following the homophobic attack on a teacher in Andratx, the Guardia Civil has identified three minors. The teacher had previously received insulting messages, hate messages, and manipulated images with sexual content via at least two fake profiles—targeted specifically because of his sexual orientation. It is still unclear whether they sent the insulting emails and photo montages themselves or are indirectly connected to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further individuals involved are not being ruled out.

Following the homophobic attack on a teacher in Andratx, the Guardia Civil has identified three minors. The teacher had previously received insulting messages, hate messages, and manipulated images with sexual content via at least two fake profiles—targeted specifically because of his sexual orientation. It is still unclear whether they sent the insulting emails and photo montages themselves or are indirectly connected to the case. The investigation is ongoing, and further individuals involved are not being ruled out.

Source: inselradio.com