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Mallorca street racing alert: 33 offences, one arrestNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca street racing alert: 33 offences, one arrest

On 2 November 2026, police in Palma, Mallorca, report a Friday street-racing alert in Can Valero: one arrest, 33 suspected offences and an uninsured motorbike.

Mallorca taxi driver on trial over sexual assault claimNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca taxi driver on trial over sexual assault claim

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, a taxi driver denies a woman's sexual assault allegation as prosecutors seek 10 years in prison. A verdict awaits.

Mallorca council cars: Bestard complaint sparks PP-Vox rowNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca council cars: Bestard complaint sparks PP-Vox row

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Francina Armengol says a prosecutor’s complaint over Pedro Bestard’s use of council cars exposes PP-Vox ties.

Mallorca: €23.38m planned for Palma sewage plantNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca: €23.38m planned for Palma sewage plant

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Emaya backs a 2027 plan to spend €23.38m on a new sewage plant, with more for water pipes and cleaning vehicles.

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2 November 2026

Ibiza councillor urged to quit over €190,000 loan request

In Sant Antoni, Ibiza, on 2 November 2026, PSOE calls for Miguel Tur to quit over a €190,000 loan request to a businessman whose firms won council contracts.

Sánchez warns far-right deals could swallow conservativesNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Sánchez warns far-right deals could swallow conservatives

In Barcelona on 2 November 2026, Pedro Sánchez warns that far-right deals could consume conservatives as he tackles social media, Europe and housing.

Mallorca’s PP and Vox demand Urda train crash answersNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca’s PP and Vox demand Urda train crash answers

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November, PP and Vox demand answers over the Urda train crash. The PSIB declines to say whether minister Óscar Puente should resign.

Mallorca marinas: PP seeks up to 15% off port feesNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca marinas: PP seeks up to 15% off port fees

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November, the PP proposes up to 15% off marina port fees in 28 amendments. The plans also cover moorings and electricity.

Mallorca official car complaint: Vox backs BestardNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca official car complaint: Vox backs Bestard

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Vox backs Pedro Bestard after a complaint over official cars, while the PP says it will await a court ruling.

Mallorca: €125m inflation aid hinges on Balearic budgetNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca: €125m inflation aid hinges on Balearic budget

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November, the PP seeks a deal on the Balearic 2027 budget, with €125 million in inflation aid and housing tax cuts at stake.

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2 November 2026

Mallorca schools track weather as network reaches Formentera

On 2 November 2026, Mallorca has 35 centres in a weather-station network that now reaches Formentera. Pupils can use local readings to study their environment.

Mallorca knife attack leaves man with neck woundsNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca knife attack leaves man with neck wounds

In Palma, Mallorca, a man suffered neck wounds in a Thursday care centre fight. Police reported an arrest and a knife with a 20-centimetre blade on 2 November.

Mallorca: PP moves to join case over Urda train crashNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca: PP moves to join case over Urda train crash

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Héctor Palencia says the PP will join the Urda train crash case and accuses Spain’s government of poor management.

Balearic budget talks: Vox says both sides are openNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Balearic budget talks: Vox says both sides are open

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, Vox says both sides are open to further Balearic budget talks after a cordial meeting on the spending cap.

Mallorca official car complaint: Vox backs BestardNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca official car complaint: Vox backs Bestard

Palma, 2 November: Vox backs Mallorca council vice-president Pedro Bestard after prosecutors file a complaint over alleged misuse of official cars.

Urda train crash: Spain plans aid and early payoutsNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Urda train crash: Spain plans aid and early payouts

On 2 November in Barcelona, Pedro Sánchez outlines aid and early compensation for victims of the Urda train crash in Toledo. Ministers decide on Tuesday.

Mallorca: Man arrested over threats and urine at doorNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca: Man arrested over threats and urine at door

Palma, Mallorca, 2 November 2026: An older woman files five complaints over threats and urine at her door. Police arrest a man over alleged harassment.

Mallorca’s Vox vice-president Bestard faces sack callNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca’s Vox vice-president Bestard faces sack call

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, MÉS per Mallorca demands the sacking of Vox’s Pedro Bestard as court cases put Vox figures under pressure.

Mallorca cost of living: €2,326 net a month neededNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca cost of living: €2,326 net a month needed

On 2 November 2026, CCOO puts Mallorca's net wage benchmark at €2,326 a month over 14 payments, as rising housing costs squeeze food budgets.

Mallorca gets 90 of first €10,000 home grantsNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca gets 90 of first €10,000 home grants

Mallorca gets 90 of the first 100 €10,000 homebuying grants, the Balearic government says on 2 November 2026. See who qualifies and when applications close.

Mallorca archive disaster drill tests rescue plansNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca archive disaster drill tests rescue plans

Palma, Mallorca, 2 November 2026: Firefighters and a military emergency unit join Wednesday’s archive drill to test plans for protecting valuable heritage.

Mallorca plans 16.9 million euros for Inca sewage plantNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca plans 16.9 million euros for Inca sewage plant

On 2 November 2026, Mallorca sets out a 16.9 million-euro expansion of Inca's sewage plant. Tourism tax will pay for it, with spending planned to 2029.

Mallorca taxi driver on trial over alleged sexual assaultNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca taxi driver on trial over alleged sexual assault

In Palma, Mallorca, on 2 November 2026, a woman tells a court a taxi driver sexually assaulted her. Prosecutors seek ten years in prison and €10,000.

Mallorca leads self-employed advice tally with 100 queriesNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca leads self-employed advice tally with 100 queries

On 2 November 2026, new figures show what people asked a travelling service for the self-employed across the Balearics; Mallorca had 100 advice queries.

Mallorca trans care: nearly 40 accounts, no replyNews From Mallorca
2 November 2026

Mallorca trans care: nearly 40 accounts, no reply

Mallorca, 2 November: Ben Amics says nearly 40 accounts raise concerns about trans care at Son Espases; its request to meet health officials is unanswered.

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