News From Mallorca

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.

On 22 August 2026, officers at Palma Airport, Mallorca, seized 1,650 cigarette packs without tax stamps and reported a 25-year-old passenger.

A worker was injured by a reversing lorry at Carrefour on Calle General Riera in Palma, Mallorca, on 22 August and taken to Son Espases hospital.

On 22 August 2026, Palma, Mallorca, receives academy research volumes for free consultation at Can Sales and the Archive of the Kingdom of Mallorca.

National Police detained a man in Palma, Mallorca, on Thursday after a television was damaged at a gaming hall in early March, causing losses above €3,500.

Spanish National Police arrested a former customer over a suspected fire at a jet ski hire firm in Palma, Mallorca, on 13 August, damaging vehicles.

Experts in Palma, Mallorca, said on 22 August 2026 that warmer Mediterranean waters can fuel more intense storms when conditions align.

Alarm Phone said on 21 August that Algeria intercepted a migrant boat bound for the Balearic Islands and deported all 26 passengers to Niger.

Madrid, 21 August 2026: Spain's hotel sector reports July overnight stays up 0.3%, while air links support stronger international demand this summer.

Road, pavement and lighting upgrades on Avenida Joan Amer in Porto Cristo, Mallorca, start on 25 August, with work expected to last three months.