News From Mallorca

Firefighters brought a blaze at an industrial estate in Can Picafort under control on Thursday, 20 August, after it damaged part of a warehouse.

Italy border checks affected 32 passengers in the Balearic Islands by 1pm on 20 August, including 10 travellers on two Mallorca flights from Italy.

On 20 August 2026, Fundación ONCE reported two technology scholarships for people with disabilities in the Balearic Islands, from 72 awarded nationwide.

On 20 August, Civil Protection kept its Mallorca and Menorca storm warning in place as severe overnight thunderstorms and hurricane-force gusts were forecast.

A strike at Son Reus animal protection centre in Palma, Mallorca, is due to start at 2pm on Monday 24 August after mediation failed to secure a deal.

Calvià, Mallorca, 20 August 2026: lifeguards say the town hall missed Wednesday mediation ahead of a strike planned for Sunday over beach service concerns.

On 20 August 2026, the Consell Consultiu backed Calvià Town Hall's termination of the Magaluf beach services contract over unpaid fees for 2024 and 2025.

Guardia Civil recovered 19 stolen motorcycles from an abandoned factory in Selva, Mallorca, on 20 August and arrested a 50-year-old suspect.

A sea turtle caught in netting was rescued at Marina Port Andratx, Mallorca, on 20 August. The Palma Aquarium Foundation has taken over its care.

Andratx Council unveiled a draft for the Son Podé car park in Andratx, Mallorca, on 20 August 2026, planning about 200 new town-centre parking spaces.

On 20 August 2026, Palma, Mallorca, closes three parks and the Paseo Marítimo as the Balearic Islands rain and storm warning rises to orange level.

On 20 August 2026, STEI urged Palma, Mallorca’s education ministry to revise nine-month TEI and ATE contracts and plan staffing in local schools.

On 20 August 2026, DomusVi Palma said it had acted to maintain adequate summer staffing at its Palma, Mallorca residence amid planned staff protests.

National Police arrested two men over suspected drug dealing in Son Gotleu, Palma, on 20 August, seizing cocaine, hashish and marijuana and cash.

Spanish National Police arrested a man in Palma, Mallorca, on 20 August, linking him to six alleged burglaries worth more than €8,000.

On 20 August 2026 in Palma, the Balearic PP called for 1,000 extra National Police and Civil Guard officers, citing rising crime on Mallorca.

PSIB criticised tourism leadership at the Consell de Mallorca in Palma, Mallorca, on 20 August after tourism director Clara del Moral announced her retirement.

Palma police towed a foreign-registered car to the municipal depot in Playa de Palma on 20 August after traffic offences were identified.

On 20 August 2026, the Balearic Government announced more than 1,000 Catalan course places for public employees across the Balearic Islands.

Mallorca and Balearic Islands airports will schedule 4,975 flights from 21 to 23 August, led by Palma Airport with 3,123 planned arrivals and departures.

Mallorca’s lunar eclipse on 28 August starts at 04.30, with western views strongest and the Moon turning reddish as dawn approaches over the Balearic Islands.

On 20 August 2026, the Consell de Mallorca urged Spain’s Culture Ministry to start the Museo de Muro renovation in Muro, Mallorca.

On 20 August, the Balearic Islands Government set out €70m in school works for Mallorca and the islands, with projects running from September to December.

On 20 August 2026, Son Llàtzer in Palma reported 7,917 operations for January to July, as planned surgery and first outpatient visits rose.

Guardia Civil and the Tax Agency seized €62,890 from checked luggage at Palma Airport in Palma on 20 August 2026 after stopping two travellers.