News From Mallorca

On 31 October 2026, Mallorca’s council reveals plans for 18 live parking signs and an app on the coast and in the Tramuntana to help cut road jams.

In Palma, Mallorca, shops open on 31 October despite another Blocus rally call. Wooden boards remain on some windows as police keep a precautionary presence.

Mallorca workers can apply for 100 Balearic skills assessor course places from 2 to 8 November 2026. See who qualifies and when training takes place.

Mallorca takes illegal holiday-let figures to London on 3–5 November 2026. The island council will discuss removed adverts, safety and winter culture.

Palma, 31 October: Prosecutors seek ten years in prison for a man accused of sexually abusing his partner’s daughter when she was aged 12 to 13.

On 31 October, the Balearic government invites Mallorca food producers to join 40 free tours in 2027. See what they offer and who can apply by 22 November.

On 31 October, part of a bar ceiling falls on four customers in Palma, Mallorca. Two suffer minor injuries, and firefighters seal off the premises.

Palma, Mallorca: A man faces trial Tuesday over an alleged rape on 19 November 2019. Prosecutors say he spiked her drink and seek 13 years and six months.

On 31 October 2026, a Mallorca court gives a man 25 years and three months for killing his ex in Can Pastilla as their baby sits in the car.

On 31 October, police report two arrests in Mallorca over an alleged investment scam worth more than €21,000. Bank records helped identify the suspects.

In Palma, Mallorca, a tourist is hurt when a man snatches her gold chain at a library. On 31 October 2026, police say they are tracing a second chain.

Between May and September 2026, boats clear 17.5 tonnes of rubbish from Mallorca's coast. Felanitx tops the list, and crews collect a live goat.

In Palma, Mallorca, a taxi driver goes on trial on Monday over an alleged sexual assault on 29 October 2023. Prosecutors seek ten years and 10,000 euros.

Palma, 31 October 2026: A driver blocks a lane in Son Ferriol after zigzagging along Avenida del Cid. Medics take him to hospital; police seek drug tests.

Mallorca faces a rain warning on Saturday, 31 October, with heavy showers possible across the Balearics. Moist Mediterranean air helps fuel the risk.

On 30 October, a Blocus Mallorca call-out in Palma ends in a clash and 40 police reports. Police remain on duty as another gathering is called for Saturday.

Mallorca may see locally heavy showers and thunder on Saturday, 31 October. Spain’s weather agency expects showers to ease there and on Menorca that afternoon.

On 31 October 2026, rescuers reach a boat 36 miles south of Cabrera in the Balearics and rescue 20 migrants. Two services take part in the operation.

Mallorca runs eight overnight trains from 31 October to 1 November for All Saints’ Day, linking Palma with Manacor, Sa Pobla and Inca. See the departure times.

The Balearic education authorities are considering support for trainees who travel between the islands for their vocational training.

For funding already approved for researchers, the focus is on the timetable for submitting supporting documents, reviewing them and making payments.

On 31 October 2026, a mountain race and rally disrupt roads on Mallorca. The Ma-10 and three other mountain routes face intermittent closures this weekend.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 30 October, police fine six minors as a Blocus protest fails to appear. Shops shut, officers intervene and patrols continue.

Madrid, 30 October 2026: Spain's sample regulated electricity bill rises 7.2% to €92.44 as gas prices climb, with no tax cut to ease the cost.

On Mallorca and across the Balearic Islands, IB3 will spotlight eating disorder support in November. Its 30 October announcement explains what it will share.