Venezuela's Chavez makes up with king of Spain Jul 25, 2008
Spanish King Juan Carlos (R) shakes hands with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez before a joint meeting at Marivent palace in Palma de Mallorca July 25, 2008. (REUTERS/Dani Cardona). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Destination Party Animal Jul 24, 2008
The best selection of clubs is along Avda Palma de Mallorca, but the Paladium has a particularly good reputation for a wild night. Similar to Ibiza Town, this resort has a very popular gay scene centred on La Nogalera, where there is a blend of drag bars and mainstream clubs. (Cornell Daily Sun, NY)
Stanford News Jul 13, 2008
On Thursday, the group boarded a plane to Palma, the capital city of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands. There they enjoyed swimming in the Mediterranean sea and toured a castle on the island. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Gun rights and child rapists Jun 27, 2008
Our plan is to reduce our workforce of 1,350 by more than 300 full-time equivalent positions across The Palm Beach Post, Florida Pennysaver, and La Palma. The Palm Beach Daily News will not be affected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Spanish police stage raids against suspected Russian mafia Jun 14, 2008
It said the arrests were made in cities including Madrid, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca, and did not say if the suspects put up any resistance. The ministry said the suspects belonged to what it called the Tambov/Tamboskaya gang and described this as one the world's important Russian mafia groups. (International Herald Tribune)
Russian Mafia gang dismantled in Spain Jun 13, 2008
The operation was carried out simultaneously in several places, including Marbella, Nerja, Malaga, Torrox, Palma de Majorca, Javea, El Campello, Valencia and Madrid ... Garzon is expected to travel to Palma de Majorca, in the Balearic islands, on Saturday to oversee search operations there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Europeans get drunk 'to have sex' May 10, 2008
Almost half of participants in Vienna, Austria had drunk alcohol and had sex by the time they were 16 compared with 36% in Venice, Italy, 37% in Palma, Spain and 30% in Liverpool. The same was true for those who took drugs under the age of 16 but there were variations in popularity of different drugs among different countries. (BBC News -- Health)
Half city's youth 'take cocaine' May 10, 2008
The cities included were Liverpool, Vienna, Brno in the Czech Republic, Berlin, Athens, Venice, Lisbon, Ljubljana in Slovenia, and Palma, Spain. But Elliot Elam, spokesperson for Addaction, the UK's largest drugs and alcohol charity, said: "I think this report does pinpoint Liverpool a little unfairly. "Liverpool was the only British city surveyed and it's like saying Palma is representative of the whole of Spain - it's not. (BBC News)
'Teens in Europe drink for sexual high' May 10, 2008
"Millions of young Europeans now take drugs and drink in ways which alter their sexual decisions and increase their chances of unsafe sex or sex that is later regretted. "Despite the negative consequences, we found many are deliberately taking these substances to achieve quite specific sexual effects," the British media quoted the study's lead author Mark Bellis of Liverpool John Moore's University. In fact, almost half of participants in Vienna, Austria had drunk alcohol and had sex by the time... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Royal holidays May 3, 2008
Where the royals roam - Luxury- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Almodvar and Cruz embrace new project Apr 15, 2008
Regular Almod;var contributors, such as Rossy de Palma, Kiti Manver, Chus Lampreave and Lola Due;as have also joined the cast. Veteran actor ;ngela Molina, who starred in Live Flesh, will play Cruz's mother. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Titanic the sequel: Spring Break 2k8 Apr 9, 2008
To our surprise, the next day we made it to Palma de Mallorca in Spain, where the cruise ended. But the adventure wasn't over. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Australian wine industry feels heat from climate change Mar 26, 2008
"On the back of three very ordinary years, this year is probably the worst that could have occurred with the drought and the high costs of water," said Michael de Palma, a mid-sized grower in Redcliffe near Mildura in the Murray Valley, one of the country's three big wine regions. "In this depressed situation, growers have only two choices, stick it out as long as they can or to cut their losses and get out," said de Palma, who is part-way through a weather-influenced early harvest on his... (Scientific American)
Hotels that say ole! Mar 25, 2008
Head east from Valencia and youll end up in the Mediterranean Sea, home of the Balearic Islands and many noteworthy hotel hotties, one of which is the Hotel Puro in Palma de Mallorca. It blends Oriental, African and Arabic influences into an oasis of Mediterranean chic with plenty of breezy open spaces, parrot feather hats from Cameroon above the beds and a happening DJ bar called Opio, which draws the locals. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Drought takes toll on Australian wine industry Mar 25, 2008
On the back of three very ordinary years, this year is probably the worst that could have occurred with the drought and the high costs of water, said Michael de Palma, a mid-sized grower in Redcliffe near Mildura in the Murray Valley, one of the country's three big wine regions. In this depressed situation, growers have only two choices, stick it out as long as they can or to cut their losses and get out, said Mr. de Palma, who is part-way through a weather-influenced early harvest on his... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Spain-France clash to assess Euro 08 hopes Feb 5, 2008
PALMA, Balearic Islands (AP) -- Spain plays France on Wednesday in a friendly match seen as an early test for the teams ahead of the European Championship in June. The match is the first between the two sides since France knocked Spain out of the 2006 World Cup, the 3-1 scoreline reinforcing Spain's reputation as an underachiever at international tournaments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Air Europa of Spain orders 8 Boeing 787-8s worth $1.3B at list prices Jan 23, 2008
SEATTLE The Boeing Co. has announced an order for eight 787-8s by Air Europa of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The order was previously listed on Boeing's Web site and attributed to an unidentified customer. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Run with fire -- "Correfoc" party in Spain Jan 21, 2008
Performers take part in "Correfoc" (Run with fire) party in Palma de Mallorca in the Spanish island of Mallorca Jan. 20, 2008. (Source: chinadaily. (Xinhuanet, China)
First visible extra-solar light detected from orbiting planet 60 ... Dec 31, 2007
They used a 60cm KVA telescope in La Palma Spain to obtain the polarimetry measurements of the star and planet, indicating that the scattering atmosphere of the planet most likely consists of sub-micron particles, such as atoms, molecules, tiny dust particles, and possibly even water vapor. Orbit identifiedThe researchers have been able to determine the shape and orientation of the planet's , which is tilted about 75 degrees off horizontal. (TG Daily)
Polarization technique focuses limelight Dec 27, 2007
The telescope, which belongs to the Royal Swedish Academy of Science, is located at La Palma, Spain and was modernised by scientists in Finland. The researchers obtained polarimetric measurements of the star and its planet. (EurekAlert!)
A Child's Special Gift Dec 25, 2007
A seller shows a figure of baby Jesus on a shelf full of figures for nativity scenes at a store in downtown Palma de Mallorca on the Spanish island of Mallorca December 19, 2007. Christian nativity scenes called "Belen" (Bethlehem in Spanish), sometimes including shepherds, peasants and the Three Wise Men, are placed in homes, parks, churches and squares throughout predominately Catholic Spain during the Christmas period. (Townhall.com)
Christmas security Dec 24, 2007
MIGUEL VERDAD Palma, Spain. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Studying abroad up at PSU, report says Nov 28, 2007
Peer adviser Brad Fraser studied in Palma de Mallorca, Spain for six weeks last summer. "I'm glad that more Penn State students are getting out there in the world," Fraser said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Redacted' is Repulsive Nov 26, 2007
Brian DePalma s Redacted did something that is not easy to do: It left me briefly at a loss for words ... How else would De Palma have it ... Flake s response made me want to leave the movie (I didn t), and boycott De Palma and Mark Cuban forever (I shall, and I encourage Dallas residents to shun the Mavericks until Cuban apologizes or dies): The only language these sand ni***rs understand is force. (Human Events Online)
Bangladesh Storm Toll Nears 3,000; Millions Hit Nov 20, 2007
The house was made of corrugated iron, she told Rafael Palma of World Vision. "I need to put a roof over the head of my children. But I don't know how I am going to do this," said Nirmal Moitra, 45, another Mongla resident. (Planet Ark, United States)
Spain calls a halt to building on islands Nov 8, 2007
Although the full details of the plan, revealed yesterday in El Pais newspaper have not yet been announced, it is understood that it will place a moratorium on development in one of Mallorca's largest untouched bays, and in urban marshlands in Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca, where construction work was set to begin. Rural land around the newly constructed Son Espases hospital in Palma, located near a medieval monastery, will also be saved. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Frozen Florian Homm Funds Hit by Deception of Investors Lured to Majorca Oct 27, 2007
People who answered the door at C'an Girasol, or Sunflower House, his yellow stucco mansion overlooking Palma, on Sept. 18 said he wasn't there ... Homm bought a five-story mansion in Establiments, a hilltop village outside Palma. (Bloomberg)
Fiesta to honor culture, history with celebration Sep 15, 2007
Sponsoring the event are Carmelitas Mexican Restaurant, Alfonsos Mexican Restaurant, Panderia San Luis, Rancho Grande, El Ranchos, Supermercado, La Palma, Taqueria, Nicho's Car Audio, Rivershire Cleaners, Conroe Jewelers, Vision Center, Allstate, Dr. Michael Foster and Debbie Glenn Insuarance Agency. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2007. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Art Cologne Expects 20,000 at Majorca Sister Fair as Attendance Dwindles Sep 13, 2007
Fifty-five galleries from 14 countries will show their wares in the former Terminal A of Palma airport from Sept. 19 to 23 ... Among those represented are Galeria Manuel Barbie of Barcelona, Berlin's Galerie DNA and Galerie Fahnemann, and local Palma dealers Galeria Maior and Sala Pelaires ... Art Cologne Palma will also display 11 sculptures and installations at the airport and in Palma's old town, including one work by the German artist Joerg Immendorff, who died in May. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Paris Hilton sues over greeting card Sep 9, 2007
Paris Hilton is seen in this Saturday, Sept. 1 2007 file photo, in Palma, in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. The celebutante sued Hallmark Cards Inc. in U.S. District Court on Thursday, Sept 7, 2007 seeking an injunction and unspecified damages to be determined at trial over the use of her picture and catchphrase 'That's hot' on a greeting card. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Israel eliminates Serbia at Euros Sep 6, 2007
And in Palma de Mallorca, Saraunas Jasikevicius scored 15 points and had 10 assists to help Lithuania hold off Germany 84-80 and finish unbeaten atop Group C. Turkey joined its two rivals in the next round thanks to an 80-72 win against the Czech Republic ... At Palma de Mallorca, -- the tournament's leading scorer with 29 points per game -- scored 28 points. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Euros: France falls short on Parker's free-throw miss Sep 6, 2007
And in Palma de Mallorca, scored 15 points and had 10 assists to help Lithuania hold off Germany 84-80 and finish unbeaten atop Group C. Turkey joined its two rivals in the next round thanks to an 80-72 win against the Czech Republic ... At Palma de Mallorca, the tournament's leading scorer with 29 points per game scored 28 points. (USA Today -- Sports)
* France hand Italy their second loss Sep 6, 2007
At the Palma Arena, Lithuania shot 63 percent from the field and grabbed 34 defensive rebounds to dominate a Czech Republic team that lost to Germany in overtime on Monday. With the score 6-6, Darjus Lavrinovic's two free throws sparked a 29-11 run as the three-time European champs broke away with Ksistof Lavrinovic adding 22 in less than 20 minutes on the floor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dirk's 35 carry Germany to OT win Sep 4, 2007
At Palma de Mallorca, Nowitzki scored 19 second-half points and four more in overtime as Germany rallied from an early deficit in their Group C game. "This was a lot tougher than we thought it would be," the star said. (ESPN -- Golf News)
FIBA Europe and MediaZone Score With LIVE Online Broadcast Coverage of EuroBasket and EuroBasket Women 2007 Sep 3, 2007
This year's EuroBasket games will take place September 3-16 in Alicante, Granada, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla and Madrid, Spain and EuroBasket Women taking place September 24 - October 7 in the Italian cities of Vasto, Ortona, Lanciano and Chieti. Avid basketball fans will be able to watch the top 16 European countries compete for this year's championship title in both the men's and women's categories LIVE or On Demand, with many games including play-by-play commentary. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Castro: The Independent Island Aug 19, 2007
But the Convention suspended the debate on Juan Gualberto Gmezs presentation and decided to send another committee "to ascertain the motives and intentions of the government of the United States about any and all details referring to the establishment of a definitive order to relations, both political and economic, between Cuba and the United States, and to negotiate with the government itself, the bases for agreement on those extremes that would be proposed to the Convention for a final... (Zmag.org)
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Aug 5, 2007
Michigan State sophomore center Allyssa DeHaan helped lead the USA Women's U19 World Championship Team to a perfect 3-0 record at the pre-World Championship Tournament this past weekend, hosted by the La Palma Basketball Federation. The US defeated Australia (64-62), Brazil (90-75) and Spain (79-71) to claim the exhibition tournament title. (Msuspartans.com)
14,000 Evacuated in Canary Island Fires Aug 1, 2007
Smaller fires are also burning on the islands of La Gomera and La Palma. On Saturday, police said they arrested a 37-year-old forest ranger who admitted starting the Gran Canaria fire, saying his job contract was about to expire. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
U19 team crushes South Korea Jul 31, 2007
The USA previously beat Spain 79-70 earlier this month in an pre-World Championship exhibition tournament in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands. Spain was, however, without three of their current players. (InsideTennessee.com)
Complete Venice Film Festival lineup Jul 27, 2007
Redacted, by Brian De Palma, U.S.. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, by Andrew Dominik, U.S.. (USA Today -- Life)
Allyssa DeHaan Helps USA Women's U19 Team Win Exhibition Title Jul 24, 2007
SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, Canary Islands - Michigan State sophomore center helped lead the USA Women's U19 World Championship Team to a perfect 3-0 record at the pre-World Championship Tournament this past weekend, hosted by the La Palma Basketball Federation. The US defeated Australia (64-62), Brazil (90-75) and Spain (79-71) to claim the exhibition tournament title. (Msuspartans.com)
U19 Women Capture Exhibition Tournament Title Jul 22, 2007
SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, Canary Islands -- Down two points at halftime, the USA Women's U19 World Championship Team opened the third quarter with an impressive 18-2 run that carried the Americans past host Spain, 79-71, in Saturday's final exhibition contest in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands. The USA (3-0) finished atop the standings in the pre-U19 World Championship Tournament, hosted by the La Palma Basketball Federation, followed by Spain (2-1), Australia (1-2) and Brazil (0-3). (Kpmariners.com)
Lechlitner Helps USA U19 Team Roll Past Brazil, 90-75 In Exhibition Contest Jul 21, 2007
SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, Canary Islands -- Notre Dame rising sophomore guard (Mishawaka, Ind. South Bend St. Joseph's) was one of five United States players to score in double figures, tallying 10 points as the USA Basketball U19 World Championship Team downed Brazil, 90-75 in an exhibition matchup on Friday night in Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canary Islands. (Und.com)
USA U19 Team Edges Australia In Exhibition Opener Jul 20, 2007
SANTA CRUZ DE PALMA, Canary Islands - Notre Dame rising sophomore guard (Mishawaka, Ind. South Bend St. Joseph's) had a strong performance in her USA Basketball debut, coming off the bench to score eight points and add two steals in 15 minutes of action as the USA U19 World Championship Team defeated Australia, 64-62 in an exhibition game Thursday night in the Canary Islands. (Mac-Sports.com)
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The Gran Telescopio Canarias sits just below the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente, the steep, dormant volcano on the island of La Palma off the coast of Morocco. This is the site of Europe's , which has been expanding for several decades. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Giant telescope begins scouring space Jul 16, 2007
The $179 million Great Canary Telescope, is designed to take advantage of pristine, clear skies at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory atop the Atlantic island of La Palma ... The $179 million Great Canary Telescope, designed to take advantage of pristine, clear skies at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory atop the Atlantic island of La Palma, should be fully operational by May 2008 ... Among those in La Palma for the opening was Brian May, lead guitarist of pop group Queen, who studied... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spain to inaugurate world's biggest telescope Jul 15, 2007
The GTC is located at the astrophysical research station of Roque de los Muchachos at the highest point of the Canary Island of La Palma, where it rises above the clouds to watch a clear sky. In contrast to an older generation of telescopes, the primary mirror of which consists of one piece, the curved mirror of the Canaries telescope will be formed by 36 hexagonal pieces. (Independent Online)
Cheap Flights To Portugal: Porto Jul 15, 2007
For example, Ryanair operates direct routes from and Madrid airports, while Clickair flies cheaply from and Air Berlin has bargain prices from Palma De Mallorca. Cheap Flights with Budget Airlines to Porto, Portugal from. (Suite101.com)
Budget Airline Deals to Edinburgh Jun 27, 2007
The airline has routes from Palma, Murcia, , , , Ibiza and Tenerife. Easyjet flies from Alicante, Palma and Madrid, while Clickair goes from Barcelona and Jet2. (Suite101.com)
Spain celebrates eve o00003092f Saint John Jun 26, 2007
People's Daily Online -- Spain celebrates eve of Saint John. UPDATED: 09:20, June 25, 2007. (People's Daily Online, China)
Timeline: Cuba Jun 19, 2007
1902 - Cuba becomes independent with Tomas Estrada Palma as its president; however, the Platt Amendment keeps the island under US protection and gives the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs. Fulgencio Batista's second term saw corruption, ruthlessness Born in 1901 1933: Led military coup, known as "sergeant's revolt" 1952: Led second coup 1954: Becomes president 1959: Overthrown by Castro, fled Cuba 1975: Died in exile in Spain. (BBC News -- Americas)
Marathon results Jun 4, 2007
June 4, 2007 MEN'S ELITE FINISHERS. Christopher Cheboiboch. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Summer cruise guide, Part I May 24, 2007
The seven-day itinerary, which sails roundtrip from Genoa, includes calls at the popular ports of Naples, Palermo, Tunis, Palma de Majorca, Barcelona and Marseilles. Norwegian Coastal Voyage vessels, meanwhile, ply the fjord-filled west coast of Norway, from the charming Hanseatic port of Bergen to the North Cape Plateau above the Arctic Circle. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Q&A: Spanish airport delays May 23, 2007
A new boutique hotel is set to lure style-seekers away from the capital Palma and into the rugged northwest of Mallorca, writes Annabelle Thorpe. May 12 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Get off my turf: court row lands in... court May 6, 2007
Pablo del Campo, president of Del Campo Saatchi & Saatchi, a multinational advertising and promotions agency also being sued by Marcinkowska, has taken credit for the idea of the much-publicised "battle of the surfaces" at Palma de Mallorca off the coast of Spain. But records on the US Patent and Trademark Office website indicate Marcinkowska applied on April 16, 2003 for a patent for multi-surface tennis courts and golf courses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
More People & Entertainment Stories Sports Headlines Spain's Lorenzo wins 250cc China Grand Prix May 6, 2007
After a string of uncharacteristic errors that cost him five places early on, the Palma de Mallorca native retook the lead on lap seven to win the 21-lap race by nearly four seconds. Lorenzo, who came fourth here last year, has proven nearly unbeatable this season, scoring two poles and two victories in Qatar and Spain after finishing second in Turkey two weeks ago. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Nadal beats Federer in exhibition May 3, 2007
MALLORCA, Spain (Reuters) -- Clay court king Rafael Nadal got the better of world number one and grass court master Roger Federer to win "the battle of the surfaces" in front of his home crowd in Palma on Wednesday ... The unique court brought out the best of both players in Nadal's home town of Palma. (CNN -- International)
Nadal the champ in game of two halves May 3, 2007
The clay court king edged the grass giant 7-5 4-6 7-6 (12-10) on a dual surface court in Palma De Mallorca, Spain. The pair brought a 6800-capacity crowd to the "Palma Arena" for the one-off best of three sets match between the world's top two players, though the occasion was marred by some of the blustery conditions sweeping across Spain during much of the afternoon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nadal is king of surfaces May 3, 2007
The pair brought a 6800-capacity crowd to the "Palma Arena" for the one-off best of three sets match between the world's top two players, though the occasion was marred by some of the blustery conditions sweeping across Spain during much of the afternoon. Organisers had laid down 1500 kilos of traditional Spanish red clay on one side of the court and 400 square metres of grass across the net for the unique encounter, groundsman Andreu Puigserver charged with creating a surface part-designed for... (iAfrica.com)
Nadal beats Ferrer in "Battle of Surfaces" May 3, 2007
Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his trophy after beating Roger Federer of Switzerland at "The Batte of Surfaces" tennis match at Palma's Arena in Palma de Mallorca, Spain May 2, 2007. The game was played on a hybrid court comprising of half clay and half grass. (Xinhuanet, China)
US falls to Czech Republic on late goal May 2, 2007
Roger Federer will play Rafael Nadal in an exhibition today on a customized half-clay, half-grass court on the Spanish island of Palma De Mallorca. Organizers in Nadal's hometown needed 19 days and $1. (Boston Globe)
Let's get rustic Apr 29, 2007
Nearest airport Palma ... Nearest airport Palma. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Joan Miro - Surrealist Artist Apr 26, 2007
Joan Miro died in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, December 25, 1983. His work was of exceptional diversity. (Suite101.com)
Father Junipero Serra Apr 13, 2007
At age fifteen he enrolled in a Franciscan school in the city of Palma. The following year, 1730, he became a novice in the Franciscan order and soon after was ordained as a priest. (Suite101.com)
"Virgen Dolorosa" in Mallorca Apr 4, 2007
UPDATED: 13:53, April 04, 2007. Hundreds of Easter processions take place in Spain during Holy Week around the clock drawing thousands of visitors. (People's Daily Online, China)
