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News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca: €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.
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.
News From MallorcaSánchez 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca’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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca: €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.
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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 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.
News From MallorcaBalearic 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaUrda 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca’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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.