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News From MallorcaMallorca vets push for role in Balearic health system
In Palma, Mallorca, on 4 November 2026, vets seek a place in the Balearic health administration after a unanimous vote, citing disease control and food safety.
News From MallorcaMallorca property: Palma up 3.3%, Balearics top Spain
Palma, Mallorca, records a 3.3% rise in second-hand home prices in October. On 4 November 2026, Idealista puts the Balearics at €5,619 per square metre.
News From MallorcaMallorca sewage plant: €200,557 for upgrade plans
Vilafranca de Bonany, Mallorca: €200,557 funds sewage plant upgrade plans. On 4 November 2026, the proposed work includes the town's main sewer.
News From MallorcaSpain: over 43,000 more jobless as tourism season ends
In Spain on 4 November, Yolanda Díaz links October's rise of more than 43,000 unemployed people to the end of the tourism season, even as jobs hit a record.
News From MallorcaMallorca teacher vote: Sidib backs STEI, runs no list
On 4 November 2026, Sidib says it will back STEI in December’s teacher elections on Mallorca and across the Balearics, seeking better jobs and pay.
News From MallorcaMallorca faces heavy showers and thunderstorms
On 4 November, Mallorca looks ahead to heavy showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, while orange rain alerts cover southern and eastern Spain.
News From MallorcaMallorca solar eclipse: 2.1m across the Balearics
On 12 August, Mallorca’s solar eclipse helps push the Balearics past 2.1m people. The record comes a day earlier, yet emergency incidents are down.
News From MallorcaBalearic Islands tourism spending outpaces arrivals
Balearic Islands figures released on 4 November 2026 show international tourists spend 19,473 million euros by September as arrivals grow much more slowly.
News From MallorcaBalearic Islands lose 31,610 social security contributors
Mallorca and the rest of the Balearic Islands lose 31,610 social security contributors in September. Figures released on 4 November 2026 show a yearly rise.
News From MallorcaMallorca unemployment jumps 10.1% as hiring falls
Mallorca unemployment climbs 10.1% in October as hiring falls 19.8%. Figures released on 4 November 2026 show how the Balearic job market has shifted.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: Heavy showers and thunder possible
Mallorca and Menorca could see locally heavy showers and thunderstorms early on Wednesday, 4 November. The Balearic forecast also brings scattered rain.
News From Mallorca15 people rescued at sea south-east of Formentera
On 3 November, crews rescue 15 people 30 miles south-east of Formentera. Maritime rescue teams and Civil Guard officers take part at 21.25.
New on Mallorca: October 2026
Verified openings and reopenings on Mallorca in October 2026.
News From MallorcaMallorca business forum: Prohens joins 10am opening
On 4 November 2026, Balearic president Marga Prohens attends a Mallorca business forum opening at 10am, hosted by Banco Santander and Última Hora.
News From MallorcaMallorca student awards: 300 expected in Palma
On Wednesday, 4 November, Palma's Congress Palace expects around 300 award-winning students. Prohens also attends the UMAC rector's inauguration.
Inca child sex abuse trial: man accused over two boys
In Inca, Mallorca, a man faces trial on 4 November accused of abusing two boys as they slept. Prosecutors seek 14 years in prison and 20,000 euros.
News From MallorcaBunyola mayor Serralta to lead PP again in 2027
Bunyola, Mallorca, mayor Maria Antònia Serralta will lead the PP in the 2027 local election. On 3 November 2026, the party outlines her priorities.
News From MallorcaBahia Principe hotels reopen after year-long revamp
On 1 December 2026, Bahia Principe reopens hotels in Tenerife and Runaway Bay, Jamaica, after a year of work. See the new pools, rooms and restaurants.
Ibiza hotel parties: group flags tenfold capacity gap
On 3 November, an Ibiza nightlife group says party hotels in Platja d’en Bossa have event capacity ten times their guest capacity and calls for checks.
News From MallorcaMallorca tourism in focus at Palma energy talks
Palma, Mallorca, 3 November 2026: energy talks next Tuesday put tourism under the spotlight, with Balearic officials, hotel leaders and firms taking part.
News From MallorcaPalma city council: Xisca Mir to replace Contreras
Palma, Mallorca, 3 November 2026: MÉS per Palma names Xisca Mir to replace Miquel Àngel Contreras on the city council as he prepares to resign.
News From MallorcaAI plan to cut aircraft contrails wins €10,000
In Madrid, Spain, on 3 November 2026, an AI plan wins €10,000 for tackling aircraft contrails. Enaire will now help test whether it can work.
News From MallorcaEU disability card still awaits Spain's approval
Madrid, 3 November 2026: Spain has yet to approve rules for the EU disability card. CERMI wants them passed within weeks to help disabled people travel.
News From MallorcaMallorca’s Calvià in final for 2027 tourism title
Calvià on Mallorca is one of eight finalists for the 2027 European tourism capital title. It presents its case in Brussels before the 19 November decision.
News From MallorcaSchool meals linked to faster reading and maths gains
Spain, 3 November 2026: Educo reviews 45 studies on school meals. Better reading and maths are only part of the story; cost and queues matter too.