Mallorca • Issue No. 2032 • 13 - 19 June 2024
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Pride is a colourful celebration of freedom and love.
had faced discrimination within the city itself. Nineteen per cent of respondents stated that they had been discriminated against in public services
or by government officials. By promoting acceptance and understanding within schools, Pride organisers hope to create a generation of allies and
advocates for the LGTBI+ community. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Palma’s vibrant LGTBI+ community!
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Cruise makes Mallorca pitstop HOLLYWOOD action star Tom Cruise was back in Mallorca, making a surprise appearance on the island just weeks after his previous visit. Cruise touched down at Palma Airport on Saturday June 8 aboard his personal Honda jet, which he pilots himself. Cruise landed around noon after spending time in Sevilla, but departed by 5pm, making for a brief five-hour stay. Currently filming the eighth instalment of the ever-popular Mission: Impossible franchise, Cruise also recently enjoyed box office success with the release of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. “Tom Cruise is one of the few true movie stars
LEANDRO STALTARI, a 47-year-old Argentinian lifeguard, bravely rescued three children from a dangerous situation at Cala Major beach in Palma. The incident occurred at around 9.40am, before the lifeguard service had officially begun operations. The three children, aged 11, 12, and 13, were playing in the water when they were swept away by strong waves and currents. Despite being off-duty and without his usual lifeguarding equipment, Leandro raced towards the children upon witnessing their distress, approximately 50 metres from the shore. This incident is a reminder of the importance of lifeguards and the dangers that can arise in seemingly calm waters. Credit: EWN
THE vibrant LGTBI+ Pride celebration returns to Palma’s streets on Friday June 28! This year, the event promises a colourful and powerful demonstration, advocating for equal education and a safe space for LGTBI+ individuals within schools. The parade will start at 6pm. Participants will march from El Born, weaving towards Plaza de España (Ses Estacions Park). When Ben Amics, the LGTBI+ Association of the Balearic Islands, released its LGTBI+ Diagnosis in Palma in 2022, the results painted a concerning picture of discrimination faced by the LGTBI+ community in the city. A staggering 69 per cent of respondents reported having experienced discrimination, with 54 per cent indicating that they
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Tom Cruise on the red carpet at the global premiere of ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’ .
left in the business,” Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore told CNN Business. “His name on the marquee means something to audiences who have come to trust that his films will be worth every dollar of that movie ticket purchase.” Could the iconic actor’s visit mean that there is a Mallorca movie project in development?
Cala Major Beach, the scene of the rescue.
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