He was 30 years old and was one of Palma’s most talented nightclub music makers. His family is coping with what had happened.

His parents were in the middle of the holiday when they heard the news and rushed back home. Mr. Malcolm Dungey, the victim’s father, said that they had no idea of how it happened. He added that their son had a passoin for music. He said that Ian had a collection of about 25’000 records and CDs and that being a DJ was not just a job to him, instead it was his passion.

Ian had joined The Western Mail and Echo which is now Media Wales ten years back on a youth opportunities scheme. There he earned two promotions and then moved on to work at National Assembly offices, Cardiff Bay.

Calvo said that since June1 last year, 16 of the antennas have been closed down, most of them because they do not have correct operating license. She said that these figures are high because during the Partido Popular government’s term in office, only one of the antennas was shut down. She also said that to know the exact location of any mobile antenna in Palma Mallorca, people can visit the official website of the Palma Majorca City Council, www.palmademallorca.es. Mobile antennas have caused a great concern among the people of Majorca due to the alleged health risks.

The present government, by Francesc Antich said that they would handover the taking care of irregularities in transport hub in Plaza Espanya and the metro project to legal experts. This project had cost millions of Euros as expenses and now the government plans to find out if there is anyone responsible for the political and technical management of the project. If the investigations show such results, then, this issue will be given to Public Prosecution service to handle.

Currently, two technical audits on the fallacies of this metro system are under scrutiny. They were carried out by regional Transport ministry. The metro line had been reopened recently after being closed owing to repeated flooding last autumn.

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On World Day for Homeless Animals, yesterday, the secretary of Baldea (Balearic Animal Defence League), Elsa de Opazo, spoke to the media. She said that this year had been catastrophic and also that they have been receiving reports indicating that the figures would double this year. She also said that every day, litters of pups and kittens and other pets are left at such centres. She also expressed concern that many people abandon their pets since they have grown old and are now expensive to feed or because that particular breed is now out of fashion.

Conversely, she also claimed that the society is showing more concern for animal welfare because the reports show a higher numbers of citizens condemning incidences of cruelty towards animals. She said that almost every day they anonymous calls informing them about incidents of cruelty towards pets and livestock.

Anyone looking for a business for sale in Majorca, or anyone looking to live here. Please please think twice about buying a dog or cat. If you really want to then consider one from the registered homes for adoption.

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The plane was flying with 166 passengers and 9 members of the crew. It was seen shooting off the runway at around 2:45 pm. A huge explosion was described by the witnesses. Herbigio Corral, the person in charge of the rescue team, told that only the tail of the flight was recognizable and there were ruins all over and also that the dead bodies were scattered across the area. Only 28 people had survived in this accident. Eight of them are in serious condition.

Magdalena Alvarez, Development Minister, said that the cause of this accident might be a faulty take off while the Spanish media had quoted that the left engine of the plane, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, caught fire. The reports say that the plane was delayed and it had left late. The passengers included Germans, Swedes and Dutch people.

Spanair fly many flights from and to Palma Mallorca airport and are one of Mallorca’s most popular airlines.

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The Regatta of 24th Conde De Barcelona, being conducted by Hispania Foundation, starts from Monday but the classic yachts from all over the world have started coming to Palma and the fleet of ships will be anchored near the Auditorium on  Paseo Maritimo for people to see.

The yachts that are taking part have been divided into three categories: Period vessels, Classic vessels and replicas . These yachts have been built according to the original design and made using the same materials and techniques of the time in which they were originally designed.

This yacht race will continue around Palma Bay  throughout the week. Before the prize distribution ceremony on Sunday, the sail past will be organised traditionally which will be presided over by King Juan Carlos.
Also, a lot of other activities will be organised at this regatta camp, organised on and around Paseo Maritimo. Perhaps, the most stimulating and attractive feature of this regatta are the famous classic yachts.

The Vintage Boat section of The Royal Hispania Foundation was formed in reverence to philosophy of Don Juan de Borbón, father of the present King of Spain, to recover the many dumped boats that spoil the ports and the beaches.
The main function of this Foundation is to assist the restoration of Vintage Boats and also to spread knowledge about them.

This will be a particularly busy time for the businesses in Palma and surrounding areas as many visitors are expected to attend, boosting the bars, restaurants and shops in the area.

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