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RCD Mallorca women's football plans begin with two teams
RCD Mallorca set out plans in Palma, Mallorca, on 17 August 2026 to expand its women's football teams gradually, beginning with two sides this season.
Tourist theft arrests in Playa de Palma
Palma, Mallorca, 17 August: National Police arrest two men after a tourist theft in Playa de Palma and recover a phone, wallet and cash.
PSOE Palma calls for Iris Cinema recovery in Palma
On 17 August 2026, PSOE Palma urged Palma City Council to recover Iris Cinema and the Son Gibert kiosk for Vivero and Rafal Nou neighbourhoods.
Palma grandfather arrested after children found on third-floor ledge
National Police arrested a grandfather in Palma, Mallorca, last Saturday after his two young grandchildren were found walking along a third-floor ledge.
470 World Championships: Xammar and Cardona win bronze
On 17 August 2026, Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona took bronze at the 470 World Championships in Enoshima, Japan, for their fourth podium of the season.
s’Albufera Natural Park to close temporarily
s’Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park will close from 19 to 24 August for upgrades to paths and observation hides, supporting visitor safety during works.
Hiker rescue in Port de Sóller after fainting incident
Mallorca firefighters airlifted a hiker to Son Espases after she fainted on a walk at sa Torre Picada in Port de Sóller, Mallorca, on 17 August.
Plaza de la Inmaculada renovation completed in Establiments
Palma City Council completed the €171,000 Plaza de la Inmaculada renovation in Establiments, Mallorca, on 17 August, improving access and drainage.
Palma Airport theft: man arrested over duty-free goods
At Palma Airport, Mallorca, on 17 August 2026, the Guardia Civil arrested a 23-year-old over alleged duty-free theft worth €2,574. Officers recovered the goods.
Hospital de Manacor opens new pharmacy clinics
Hospital de Manacor opened new pharmacy clinics in Manacor, Mallorca, on 17 August 2026, providing treatment reviews and coordinated care for patients.
Mallorca weather forecast: high temperatures on Monday
Mallorca, Spain, will see high temperatures and mostly clear skies on Monday, 17 August, with a chance of an afternoon shower inland, Aemet says.
Accident on the Ma-1 near Palma: The full carriageway westbound restricted
There are restrictions on the Ma-1 in Palma westbound due to an accident.
Accident on the Ma-1 near Palma: Traffic westbound restricted
On 19 August 2026, traffic on the Ma-1 near Palma is restricted westbound at kilometre 5.8 due to an accident.
Accident on the Ma-20 near Palma: The full carriageway eastbound restricted
On 19 August 2026, the Ma-20 in Palma is restricted eastbound between kilometre 0 and kilometre 5.2 because of an accident.
Accident on the Ma-20 near Palma: Traffic westbound restricted
Traffic on the Ma-20 in Palma is restricted westbound at kilometre 5.2 following an accident.
News From MallorcaFunding adjusted for modified energy projects
For some private renewable energy projects in the Balearic Islands, the approved support is being adjusted to reflect the installations actually implemented.
Vehicle fire on the Ma-1 near Calvià: Traffic westbound restricted
Traffic on the Ma-1 near Calvià has been restricted westbound between km 10 and km 12.5 since 17 August 2026 due to a vehicle fire.
Forest fire on the Ma-1 near Calvià: The right-hand lane southwestbound restricted
On 17 August 2026, traffic on the Ma-1 near Calvià is restricted southwestbound at kilometre 12.5 because of a forest fire.
News From MallorcaPublic education site in Sant Antoni legally established
The Balearic Government officially designates the grounds of Sant Mateu de Baix Primary School as a public education site on rural land.
Object on the road on the Ma-10 between Estellencs and Andratx: The full carriageway northeastbound closed
Because of an object on the road, the full carriageway on the Ma-10 between Estellencs and Andratx northeastbound has been closed since 12 August 2026. The DG
Accident on the Ma-20 near Palma: The full carriageway eastbound restricted
The full carriageway on the eastbound Ma-20 in Palma is restricted due to an accident between kilometres 7 and 8.
News From MallorcaFormentera provides funding for local festivals
The Island Council of Formentera has approved a funding programme for non-profit groups that organise traditional festival activities on the island.
News From MallorcaAzotea Club de Mar opens at Club de Mar-Mallorca
Azotea Grupo has opened Azotea Club de Mar at Club de Mar-Mallorca as part of its dining offer at the renewed marina.
News From MallorcaVestige Son Veri opens above Valldemossa
Vestige Son Veri, an estate available for exclusive booking, is welcoming its first guests in Mallorca.
Review calls into question justifications for subsidy projects for renewables
In a review of documents for subsidized installations for the self-consumption of renewable energy, experts contested the evidence for several approvals; the