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News From MallorcaMallorca housing protest calls meeting before general strike
In Palma, Mallorca, on 8 November 2026, housing campaigners invite people to Plaza de España before Wednesday's general strike and call for walkouts.
News From MallorcaAda Colau sets out election plans in Palma on Sunday
Ada Colau and Carme Gomila present election proposals in Palma, Mallorca, on 8 November, joined by two Madrid candidates ahead of the 29 November vote.
News From MallorcaPalma road closures: two races divert buses on Sunday
In Palma, Mallorca, two races close roads on Sunday 8 November 2026. See when buses divert in Playa de Palma and Son Gotleu and which stops lose service.
News From MallorcaMallorca party pledges lower taxes, more security
In Inca, Mallorca, on 7 November, Coalició per Mallorca sets out five pledges on taxes, safety and housing and names its island council candidate for 2027.
News From MallorcaMallorca housing camp urges support for general strike
Palma, Mallorca, 7 Nov 2026: The housing camp calls an open meeting for Sunday at 18.30 before Wednesday’s general strike. News is due after Saturday’s meeting.
News From MallorcaMallorca clothes market: around thirty stalls in Andratx
On 7 November 2026, around thirty stalls bring second-hand clothes to Andratx, Mallorca, while Ramon Llull pupils sell sweets to fund a school trip.
News From MallorcaMallorca line dancing draws 2,500-plus to Alcúdia
On 7 November, more than 2,500 older people gather for line dancing in Alcúdia, Mallorca, with classes, music and groups from around 35 municipalities.
Ayuso says Sánchez wants to split Spain, Balearics too
At a València rally on 7 November, Isabel Díaz Ayuso claims Pedro Sánchez wants to break up Spain, naming the Balearics but giving no plan for the islands.
News From MallorcaMenorca election: Noemí García wins 2027 nomination
On Menorca on 7 November 2026, Noemí García takes 193 votes to win Més per Menorca’s primary for the island council election. Elies Coll takes 28.
News From MallorcaAda Colau brings election plans to Palma on Sunday
Palma, Mallorca: Ada Colau presents Ara Més-Front Ampli’s proposals on Sunday ahead of the 29 November election, with Carme Gomila and two Madrid candidates.
News From MallorcaMallorca mask row: PP presses Armengol over €4 million
In Inca, Mallorca, on 7 November 2026, PP candidate José Vicente Marí presses Francina Armengol over four million euros from a pandemic mask deal.
News From MallorcaMallorca scissor stabbing: prosecutor seeks eight years
On Mallorca, prosecutors say a man stabbed someone trying to stop a fight on 27 May 2026. They seek eight years in prison as his trial opens on Monday.
Mallorca: English intrigue comedy opens for eight euros
On 14 November, Kathleen Bendelack's English-language comedy opens in Calvià, Mallorca. Tickets cost eight euros plus fees for the Sala Palmanova show.
News From MallorcaMallorca child sex abuse trial: 14 years sought
In Palma, Mallorca, a man goes on trial on Tuesday over claims he abused two minors after giving them drinks in summer 2019. Prosecutors seek 14 years.
News From MallorcaMallorca strike row: union disputes minimum cover
In Palma, Mallorca, a union challenges essential service cover for the 11 November Balearic administration strike and urges workers to join the walkout.
News From MallorcaMallorca airport: man held over phones and luxury watches
On 7 November, police detail how a checked suitcase at Palma airport, Mallorca, yielded around 20 phones and four luxury watches before a man was arrested.
News From MallorcaPalma drug parcel: 85 kilos, nine-year jail bid
A parcel carrying 85 kilos of cocaine and marijuana goes from Seville to Palma on 9 April. Prosecutors seek nine years in jail for the man who collected it.
News From MallorcaMallorca PP leader backs deporting migrant repeat offenders
In Inca, Mallorca, on 7 November, Marga Prohens calls for deporting serious and repeat migrant offenders as her party presses for more police and tougher laws.
News From MallorcaIbiza: Armengol demands answers on Okdiario money
In Eivissa, Ibiza, on 7 November, Francina Armengol presses the PP to explain possible payments to Okdiario amid reports about Koldo García’s defence.
News From MallorcaMallorca food prices: push for a cap on essentials
In Sóller, Mallorca, on 7 November 2026, Carme Gomila calls for a cap on basic food prices as local shops grapple with rising costs and tourism pressure.
News From MallorcaIbiza hotel cleaners: Armengol urges early retirement
On 7 November 2026 in Ibiza, Francina Armengol calls for early retirement for hotel cleaners and says hotels across the Balearics are failing a bed law.
Balearic health waiting lists grow as private care takes more
Balearic Islands, 7 November 2026: A health group demands shorter waits and an end to private outsourcing as public spending on private care rises.
News From MallorcaBalearic migrant route steady as 4,357 reach Canaries
On 7 November 2026, aid groups explain why 4,357 people reached the Canary Islands in a fortnight while the Balearic migrant route remains steady.
Mallorca: SALF seeks volunteers for election polls
On Mallorca and three other islands, SALF seeks volunteers for the 29 November general election, aiming to cover polling stations during voting and the count.
News From MallorcaPalma rape trial: prosecutors seek 10 years in jail
Palma, 7 November 2026: Prosecutors seek ten years in jail for a man accused of raping his sister’s friend. His trial is due to begin Monday at 10.00.