News From Mallorca

In Palma, Mallorca, on 3 November 2026, air traffic controllers debate a 35-hour week, staffing and private towers, with proposals and votes due Friday.

Palma, Mallorca, 3 November 2026: 307 artistic skaters line up for the city trophy this weekend. See who’s competing and where the ticket money goes.

On 3 November 2026 in Palma, Mallorca, Pere Joan Pons takes office as government delegate to the Balearic Islands, urging dialogue despite deep differences.

Palma, Mallorca, plans free hotel and museum visits for residents from December. The scheme unveiled in London on 3 November 2026 will also include workshops.

On 3 November 2026, Ibiza's island council reports that 58% of family visitors had been before, as a study proposes holidays tailored to different ages.

Mallorca records 16% more rain than usual in October and averages 20.2 degrees. On 3 November 2026, new figures show stark contrasts across the islands.

On 3 November 2026 in Menorca, PP Senate candidate Ramon Sintes calls for zero VAT on basic food as his party points to a 41.8% rise in food prices.

In Madrid on 3 November, Spain’s foreign minister warns that worsening droughts and floods threaten health and food security. Leaders plan a new network.

On 3 November 2026, Maó, Menorca, faces questions over groundwater falling to 23%. The PSIB demands current analyses as a Balearic minister prepares to respond.

On 3 November 2026, Córdoba mayor José María Bellido unveils plans to examine housing and tourism in historic centres, alongside funding and safety work.

Calvià, Mallorca, faces a two-year tourism review announced in London on 3 November 2026, tracking visitor pressure, spending and residents' views.

Madrid, 3 November 2026: Spain caps ready meals in hospitals and care homes at three portions a month, with tighter limits for children and new vending rules.

In Madrid on 3 November, Spain’s government urges families to take responsibility after Halloween Blocus arrests and earlier shop looting in Barcelona.

In Madrid, Spain, on 3 November, the ombudsman calls for more affordable homes to rent, eviction safeguards and limits on holiday lets where they harm housing.

Madrid, 3 November 2026: Unions seek early retirement for Spain's airport support staff, citing chronic injuries and rising sick leave. ASEATA won't back it.

In Ciutadella, Menorca, a nearly 20.9 million euro court plan moves ahead on 3 November, bringing scattered judicial services under one roof.

On Mallorca, national radio stations face a DAB+ switch after Spain's 3 November 2026 decree. RTVE has 30 months to extend digital radio coverage.

On 3 November, Ibiza’s Socialists warn that the 29 November vote could derail plans to apply the housing law on Mallorca. They also demand a councillor quit.

Eivissa, Ibiza, 3 November 2026: Police file 37 coastal breach reports and attend 95 incidents together. Security plans for a strike and election follow.

Spain changes low-emission zone rules on 3 November, covering Mallorca. Councils must show vehicle restrictions are enforced, with no penalty grace period.

Palma, Mallorca, draws names on 3 November for 3,924 polling roles ahead of the 29 November election. See which venues move and who can decline a role.

On 3 November 2026, Paradores puts its Ibiza hotel on show in London. Guests from the UK made up 13% of those who stayed in its first six months.

Mallorca, 3 November 2026: Spain approves a 17-hour shift cap for trainee doctors, new rest rules and higher pay. An island pay supplement remains undecided.

On 3 November 2026, police remove barriers from the housing protest in Palma, Mallorca. Campaigners warn of threats as the mayor seeks to clear the camp.

Madrid, 3 November: Spain's doctors' strike committee will meet Socialist MPs on Friday over healthcare staff rules, ahead of the 29 November election.