News From Mallorca

Mallorca faces rain and wave warnings on 8 October 2026, with afternoon storms and hail possible. Temperatures dip before strong winds on Friday.

In the Balearic Islands, revenue from the tax on tourist stays goes into a fund for approved projects.

A proposal from the Balearic education authorities describes how schools should prepare young people for what comes next.

Mallorca and Menorca face locally heavy showers and thunderstorms on Thursday 8 October. Temperatures fall at night; Menorca faces strong winds.

Madrid, 7 October 2026: 172 million people in Latin America live in poverty. A Balearic business leader backs training tied to real jobs.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 7 October 2026, Ukraine's new consul general in Barcelona, Olena Tronina, meets Antoni Costa. Four others also attend.

Maricarmen Abascal dies in Madrid on 7 October 2026 after eviction from her home of 70 years. Her case becomes a symbol for housing protesters.

Manacor, Mallorca, hosts Villarreal in the Copa del Rey on 27 October at 9pm. See when RCD Mallorca, UD Poblense and Atlético Baleares play.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 7 October, Spain’s National Police report 7,000 people arrested across the Balearics this year as officers tackle drugs and crime.

In Palma on 7 October 2026, Coalició per Mallorca calls for a halt to plans to convert 1,027 parking spaces and widen the ORA zone on 1 January.

In Ciutadella, Menorca, crews remove 216 cubic metres of mud from a boat ramp. On 7 October, Lafuente explains why PortsIB was left in the dark.

Balearic Islands, 7 October 2026: Mortgage payments average €1,342 a month and take 55.8% of buyers’ pay, while new mortgage deals fall 10.1%.

Palma de Mallorca leads Spanish flight bookings for the 12 October 2026 long weekend as bookings rise 129% across all destinations despite higher fares.

On 7 October, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, reports a €1.9 million hall overhaul: changing-room work has begun, with solar panels and access upgrades planned.

On 7 October, Càritas Mallorca warns that rising housing costs and insecure jobs make it harder for young adults to live independently, even if they work.

On 7 October, Spain’s weather agency warns that Mallorca and Menorca face Thursday storms, possible afternoon hail, rough seas and strong wind.

On 7 October 2026, Alaró, Mallorca, says it spent nearly €23,000 on new street bins with smaller openings to deter rubbish bags and help keep streets clean.

Palma, 7 October: The university launches its food science series on Thursday with a pa amb oli tasting, bringing a researcher and baker together.

The Port of Eivissa on Ibiza postpones its 17 October open day after a snap election call. The port authority is working to set a new date.

On 7 October 2026, a report shows Ibiza drew 3.38 million tourists in 2025 but logged fewer overnight stays. August figures reveal pressure on housing.

Peguera, Mallorca, is due two R2 hotel openings in 2027. On 7 October 2026, Summum sets out plans for 54 seaside apartments and a 215-room resort.

On 7 October, Calvià in Mallorca reports its new tourism quality panel's first meeting. The council sets out how businesses can join and its goal for 2027.

On 7 October 2026, Mallorca and the rest of the Balearics face a hospital row over 1,522 emergency cases in a day and an average surgery wait of 114 days.

Palma, Mallorca, 7 October 2026: an approved amendment aims to help families access housing and get support. It sets out what city services should offer.

On 7 October 2026, Ferryscanner reports Barcelona–Ibiza ferry fares 19% lower in autumn, while the average price rises as longer trips make up more bookings.