Joining forces

THE mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez Llabres, met with the president of the council of Mallorca, Llorenc Galmes on Friday, July 21. During their first institutional contact, it was agreed on the ‘absolute need’ for coordination between different administration departments, especially decisions from Mallorca council that affect the city of Palma. “Carrying out coordinated policies will benefit all residents, this must be above any other interest,” the mayor said.

Mobility was one of the topics discussed during the meeting. Llabres told the mayor that the council is already identifying many of the aspects that need attention in this matter. With regard to illegal activities in tourist areas, the mayor recalled meetings held with residents, restaurateurs and businesses of Santa Catalina, Playa de Palma and the Passeig Maritime in order to provide solutions.

Llabres announced inspection plans which will be carried out in coordination with Mallorca council, given that unfair competition does “a lot of harm to the activity that is done well and it is important that the administrations get involved.”

Swimmer blow

A 67-YEAR-OLD man was transferred to Manacor Hospital in a serious condition after suffering a blow from a large wave and almost drowning. The victim, a German national, was swimming in the sea at Sa Coma.

Tree mendous

THE Association of Industrialists of Mallorca (Asima) has mended nearly 70 tree pits (paved areas) in the Son Castelló and Can Valero industrial estates in one year, responding to requests from members of the ‘Sponsor a tree’ campaign.

Migrants saved

A TOTAL of 11 migrants of North African origin were rescued on Friday, July 21 in a boat located in the southeast of Mallorca. The incident occurred at 12.40pm, when the Provincial Maritime Rescue and Maritime Rescue intercepted the patera­type vessel. The migrants are in good health.

Unlucky thief

A MAN who was investigated for three petrol station robberies in Bunyola was found to have more than 30 tickets for the Once Summer Lottery Draw at his home stolen from a petrol station.

Whale attack

AN orca has attacked a participant in the Copa del Rey sailing regatta, which will take place off Mallorca from Sunday July 30. According to a tweet by the organisers of the regatta, Ignacio González Camacho’s boat ‘Kapote Tercero’ was attacked in the Mediterranean off Estepona.

Driving heat

THE mayor of Palma met with representatives of driving carriages last week. Considering the high temperatures, the current situation was discussed to guarantee the animal welfare of the horses. The mayor also took an interest in the welfare of the carriage drivers.