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Indictment in the "Kegelbrüder" Case: Between Sentencing Demands and Questions of Evidence

The Arenal Fire Case in Mallorca: What Is Known So Far

Eight German holidaymakers are charged over an Arenal fire on Playa de Palma. Prosecutors seek prison terms and compensation.

Published: April 23, 2026
Indictment in the "Kegelbrüder" Case: Between Sentencing Demands and Questions of Evidence

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What happened in the Arenal fire case in Mallorca?

A fire broke out almost four years ago on the reed roof of a bar in Arenal, on the Playa de Palma. Prosecutors now accuse eight German holidaymakers of intentional arson and minor bodily injury, while the defence says the evidence is not conclusive.

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