News From Mallorca

On 3 October 2026, Mallorca's organic farmers back a six-place farm-stay cap but warn that the draft law still leaves farmland and organic crops exposed.

On Mallorca, senator María Salom lists up to 10 homes and 20 parking spaces. A 3 October 2026 review shows what she declares and how senators compare.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 3 October 2026, UGT says some Balearic classrooms reach 30 degrees and reports a teacher fainting. It wants urgent cooling.

On 3 October, volunteers collect food and essentials at around 60 supermarkets across Mallorca. Organisers hope to beat last year’s nearly 40,000 kilos.

On 3 October, Ibiza's People's Party demands a snap Spanish election, alleging parliamentary deadlock and pointing to housing and rising food costs.

On 3 October, 16 volunteers rebuild a dry-stone wall near Raixa in Bunyola, Mallorca. The work is part of a heritage week that also includes a botanical walk.

Ibiza, 3 October 2026: Digging is under way for two new ITV units in Montecristo, with nearly 30,000 more vehicle checks a year planned.

Madrid, Spain, 3 October 2026: tenants seek a general strike over housing after Congress rejects decrees. Unions are in talks, but no date is set.

In Inca, Mallorca, on 3 October 2026, a judge orders a man held without bail over the abduction and beating of three 18-year-olds. Police seek four others.

Palma, Mallorca, 3 October 2026: Armengol demands an election push after PP, Vox and Junts oppose housing decrees, and joins a housing protest.

Palma, Mallorca, closes Bellver Park and Paseo Sagrera until 20:00 on 3 October as a storm warning turns orange. Overnight rain hits Eivissa.

On 3 October 2026, police count 3,000 at a housing march in Palma, Mallorca. Organisers say 10,000 turned out and call for a general strike.

Hundreds protest for housing in Palma, Mallorca, on 3 October after Congress rejects two government decrees. Organisers eye a general strike over housing.

On 3 October, Pacma presses Sant Josep on Ibiza to explain its return to 1986 planning rules and what that means for housing, tourism and water.

In Ciutadella, Menorca, two tankers could fill with desalinated water at once. On 3 October 2026, the government began a €485,000 procurement process.

Bad weather brings down trees in Sant Josep, Ibiza, on 3 October 2026. Firefighters answer two early calls and complete the last response by 08.29.

Palma, 3 October: A boy is taken to a clinic after his bike hits a car at Son Moix on Tuesday. Police say he failed to stop at the marked crossing.

In Palma, Mallorca, police link a man to 11 business break-ins. On 3 October, they report stolen cash and phones, a separate shop theft and custody.

Mallorca faces a yellow rain and storm warning on 3 October as Ibiza records 38.9 litres per square metre in an hour. Menorca and Formentera face alerts too.

A moped burns out in Palma, Mallorca, on 3 September. Police trace a grey car and a petrol station visit before arresting the owner's former partner.

Mallorca faces showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, 3 October. Aemet forecasts locally strong or very strong spells across the Balearic Islands.

New ideas and social responsibility are at the heart of the Balearic tourism awards.

Housing groups call a protest in Palma, Mallorca, for 3 October after Congress rejects two housing decrees. They demand lower rents and an end to evictions.

On 3 October, Mallorca’s Rafa Nadal Academy turns 10 with a Nadal-Murray team exhibition. Prohens then goes to Son Moix for basketball and a medal tribute.

On 2 October, 29 Mallorca wineries present their wines at La Misericòrdia in Palma, alongside local food and live music. Mater and Club Elsa benefit.