News From Mallorca

Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended after a positive cocaine test at the Mallorca tournament, Spain. The ban has applied since 4 August 2026.

MÉS per Mallorca urges water policy change in Palma, Mallorca, on 19 August 2026, citing falling reserves and growing drought risk across the island.

On 19 August 2026, Apanib sought urgent talks after a 69-year-old man died off s'Estanyol, Llucmajor, Mallorca; the Guardia Civil is investigating.

Palma Local Police arrested a 50-year-old man after an alleged machete chase near Robert Graves Street in Palma, Mallorca, on 15 August, police said.

Spain's National Police arrested a man at Manacor courts, Mallorca, on 19 August 2026 after he allegedly threatened to kill his former partner.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 19 August 2026, the Balearic Islands education ministry announced new oversight for school dining services from the next school year.

Palma, Mallorca, hosts the Dark Iron Motard on Saturday 22 August, when 45 competitors begin four stages covering 300 kilometres across the island.

On 19 August 2026, PSIB urged the Balearic Government in Palma, Mallorca, to reverse land policies after protests over island tourism pressures.

On 19 August 2026, Tinsa reported Balearic Islands property prices up 14.1% year on year, with first-year mortgage costs at 59% of income for households.

Mallorca retailers reported sales falls of 10–15% on 19 August 2026 despite strong visitor arrivals, as Afedeco examines tourist spending patterns.

On 19 August 2026, the PP called on the PSIB in Palma, Mallorca, to address Aena's August flight plans after Eurocontrol raised capacity concerns.

Mallorca remains a leading summer choice for Spanish travellers, Soltour said in Madrid on 19 August, as demand grows for combined trips and alternatives.

Mallorca's separate waste collection rose 9.1% in 2025, Mallorca Preservation said in Palma on 19 August 2026, reaching 24.9% of municipal waste.

The Balearic Islands forecast for Wednesday 19 August brings clear skies, high temperatures, a tropical night and light to moderate south-westerly winds.

Marga Prohens will attend the opening of Eugenio Ampudia’s video installation in Felanitx, Mallorca, at 9pm on 19 August 2026 during Nitx de l’Art.

Balearic President Marga Prohens visits the Sant Jeroni convent in Palma, Mallorca, on Wednesday, 19 August, with Sandra Fernández attending.

Granada CF will inspect Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes before Mallorca's 24 August visit after 432 recent seismic events were recorded in Granada.

SEO/BirdLife called on 18 August 2026 for Spain’s regions to halt Media Veda hunting of declining birds, citing drought, heat and wildfires across the country.

Azotea Club de Mar opened at Club de Mar-Mallorca in Palma, Mallorca on 18 August 2026, adding seafood dishes alongside the existing Saltao restaurant.

Palma, Mallorca hosts Ukrainian Flag Day events on Sunday, with Castell de Bellver lit blue and symbols projected in Eivissa on 24 August.

Children in Alcúdia joined a recycling awareness activity on 18 August 2026, creating drawings for a draw for two Ecovidrio mini glass containers.

Andratx, Mallorca, reported a 60 per cent recycling rate on 18 August 2026, three months after launching door-to-door waste collection system.

Calvià, Mallorca, will display 15 Rei en Jaume award finalists from 26 August 2026 at Calvià Town Hall, before winners are named in late October.

A 69-year-old man died after a family tender capsized about 100 metres off s’Estanyol, Llucmajor, Mallorca, on 18 August. Police are investigating.

On 18 August, Civil Protection said thunderstorms and strong gusts could reach the Balearic Islands on Thursday, with rain expected on Friday.