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News From MallorcaMallorca warning: sexual grooming in online games
On 2 November in Mallorca, researcher Sandra Sedano warns how fake gamers, dating apps and bogus model offers can draw young people towards sexual exploitation.
News From MallorcaMallorca’s Sóller train brings games and sea science aboard
On 2 November 2026, the University of the Balearic Islands unveils Saturday talks aboard Mallorca's Sóller train: games, sea science and free museum visits.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Fake players seek images with game currency
In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Sandra Sedano warns that people posing as video game players use game currency to request images from young people.
Mallorca SMEs set for two finance workshops a year
On 2 November 2026, Mallorca’s Pimem unveils a four-year deal with Colonya for two finance workshops a year for small firms, plus bank product information.
News From MallorcaMallorca forest project wins gold as planting tops 20,000
On 2 November 2026, Mallorca’s TUI Forest project wins gold in London after planting more than 20,000 native trees and shrubs. Another round is under way.
News From MallorcaSant Lluís ends water restrictions but urges saving
Sant Lluís lifts summer water restrictions on 2 November 2026, but keeps its call to save water as it weighs business needs and watches supplies.
News From MallorcaMallorca's Calvià takes phone dramas and AI films to London
On 2 November, Calvià, Mallorca, sets out its London pitch: two film festivals, a European tourism title bid and Magaluf's protected wetland.
News From MallorcaMallorca tourism: Prohens takes limits project to London
London, Tuesday: Balearic president Marga Prohens presents plans to contain tourism at World Travel Market after talks with TUI and Mallorca’s hotel federation.
Mallorca president misses parliament for London fair
Palma, 2 November: Mallorca’s president heads to a London travel fair while MPs prepare for a health report and questions on water, housing and budgets.
News From MallorcaBalearics register 30.5% more electric vehicles
Mallorca and the Balearic Islands record 3,430 new electric vehicles by October 2026. On 2 November, figures show hybrids rising as petrol and diesel fall.
News From MallorcaMallorca rain warning: 25 litres per square metre
On Tuesday, Mallorca faces up to 25 litres of rain per square metre in an hour as a warning starts at 10am. Eivissa and Formentera also face alerts.
News From MallorcaMallorca basketball: three games for mental health groups
In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, a basketball club agrees to welcome people from mental health groups, their families and staff to three Son Moix games.
News From MallorcaMallorca's old Pepsi site opens as 20-space car park
Es Pont d'Inca, Mallorca, gets 20 car spaces on the old Pepsi-Cola site on 2 November. Daytime parking has a 90-minute limit; nights have no time limit.
News From MallorcaMallorca Pop Rock final: five acts chase €3,000
Five acts compete for €3,000 at the Pop Rock final in Palma, Mallorca, on 15 November 2026. Meet the finalists and find out who performs after them.
News From MallorcaMallorca faces heavy rain and storms on Tuesday
On 2 November, Spain’s weather agency warns that Mallorca and the Balearic Islands face heavy, persistent showers on Tuesday, with storms also possible.
Formentera pitches stargazing to British travellers
From 3 to 5 November 2026, Formentera pitches stargazing and seaside memories in London. Its tourist offices logged 424 British enquiries from May to October.
Migrant-led projects take the spotlight in Palma
Palma, 2 November: Migrant-led projects take centre stage on Saturday as Mallorca groups hear from Barcelona and explore ways to work together.
News From MallorcaMallorca researchers help uncover titanium bond in proteins
On 2 November 2026, Mallorca researchers reveal a titanium bond in proteins. The finding could guide the design of medicines, implants and medical materials.
News From MallorcaMallorca's Pere Joan Pons takes Spain's Balearic post
Pere Joan Pons takes office in Palma, Mallorca, on 3 November as Spain's Balearic government delegate. Alfonso Rodríguez plans a Calvià mayoral bid.
Maó cruise surcharge: PP blocks up to €4 per passenger
In Maó, Menorca, on 2 November 2026, Socialists criticise the PP’s vote against a cruise surcharge of up to €4. The council maintains access to the port.
News From MallorcaMallorca school uniforms go on show at Inca museum
Inca, Mallorca, opens a school-uniform exhibition on 2 November 2026, tracing changes since the 19th century. Public visits begin on Tuesday.
News From MallorcaSpain’s 61 heatwave days as warm sea raises rain risk
Spain counts 61 heatwave days. On 2 November 2026, meteorologists explain why a warmer Mediterranean could raise the risk of extreme rain near Mallorca.
Ibiza cancer run tops 400 entries after weather delay
More than 400 people sign up for the cancer run in Sant Antoni on Ibiza on 8 November. The town releases extra places for both the run and walk.
News From MallorcaSpain TV retune: five channels could disappear
Across Spain on Thursday 5 November, five TV channels may move or disappear from some sets. See who needs to retune for UHD and La Séptima.
News From MallorcaPalma's 100-plus children's events fill November
Palma, Mallorca, has more than 100 events for children and teenagers from 4 to 28 November 2026, ending with free activities in Sa Riera park.