News From Mallorca

Athletic Club de Montuïri unveiled its squad in Montuïri, Mallorca, on 23 August 2026, before a Copa Illes Balears match with UE Petra.

Spanish National Police arrested a man in Playa de Palma, Mallorca, on 23 August over four suspected violent robberies of tourists since late June.

On 23 August, Palma Local Police investigated two minors after a late-night chase involving allegedly stolen motorcycles through Palma, Mallorca.

On August 23, 2026, Talent Júnior attracted 57 applicants for research posts in the Balearic Islands, Spain, with the first appointments scheduled by year-end.

National Police arrested a man in Palma, Mallorca, on 23 August after two alleged car break-ins, including one in El Rafal and a theft of 100 euros.

Guillermo Sánchez said in Palma on 23 August 2026 that Mallorca opposes transfers of child migrants from Ceuta as its care system remains stretched.

Mallorca expects mostly clear skies, light easterly winds and little temperature change on Sunday 23 August; weak showers may affect Eivissa and Formentera.

The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in the Balearic Islands will mark Ukraine National Flag Day and the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence in Palma

Marga Prohens will attend the Sant Bartomeu Jaleo at Ferreries Town Hall, Menorca, at 7pm on Sunday 23 August, where Mayor Pedro Pons will welcome her.

Lifeguards in Calvià, Mallorca, plan a strike on Sunday 23 August, citing service and workplace concerns; the council disputes its role in pay talks.

Six people received on-site treatment after a residential fire in Playa de Palma, Palma, Mallorca, on 22 August 2026. Firefighters continued work.

On 22 August 2026 in Palma, UGT said minimum staffing for Monday’s Son Reus animal shelter strike could weaken workers’ right to strike.

A fire in Playa de Palma, Mallorca, on 22 August left two residents treated for smoke inhalation as emergency crews evacuated five people from a block.

On 22 August, PSOE urged Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, leaders to answer allegations that PP infighting disrupted local administration and policing.

On 22 August, the State Meteorological Agency said the Balearic Islands would have clear skies on Sunday, rising highs, lower lows and easterly winds.

Calvià, Mallorca lifeguards have called a strike for Sunday 23 August over beach-service shortcomings, working conditions and pay errors.

On Mallorca, the Consell de Mallorca opens dove hunting on 23 August, allowing up to 2,040 birds across four days and requiring reports within 15 minutes.

On 22 August 2026, the Council of Mallorca reported 1,335 young people in summer activities, with La Victòria camps in Alcúdia taking 1,005 places.

Spain’s Institute for Women warned in Madrid on 22 August 2026 that food and restaurant adverts still use sexist and sexualised imagery.

Four people were rescued from a sinking boat off Cala Comte, in Sant Josep de sa Talaia on Ibiza, on 22 August.

On 22 August 2026, MÉS per Mallorca questioned PIAT implementation in Palma, Mallorca, seeking answers on limits, planning and tourist mobility.

Emergencias 112 lifted all weather alerts across the Balearic Islands on Saturday, 22 August, after storms caused 109 incidents and 120km/h gusts.

A reversing lorry seriously injured a 52-year-old worker at Carrefour on General Riera in Palma on 22 August; police are investigating the circumstances.

Llibertat Llucmajor criticised rubbish collection in Llucmajor, Mallorca, on 22 August and called for an urgent 15-worker cleaning team.

National Police arrested two men after a tourist’s gold chain, valued at about €5,000, was allegedly taken in Playa de Palma, Palma, on 22 August 2026.