News From Mallorca

On 29 October 2026, Spain’s weather agency forecasts midday showers for Mallorca on Friday, with possible thunder and rain warnings for Ibiza and Formentera.

Mallorca, 29 October: Javier Ripoll is named a Vox MP after María José Verdú's death. He is expected to take his oath or make a pledge at the next sitting.

On 29 October 2026, Mallorca's last coal units close in Alcúdia. Environmental group GOB says the move strengthens its case against a second power cable.

On 29 October 2026, Menorca announces a film based on 16 wetlands interviews. It shows how families used water and why their memories matter today.

Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza, backs up to 26 capped-rent homes in an unfinished block on 29 October 2026, as its 2027 budget rises to 69.5 million euros.

Palma, Mallorca, 29 October: Spanish National Police find a 40-year-old woman missing since Sunday. SOS Desaparecidos withdraws its search appeal.

Mallorca florists expect orders to triple for All Saints’ Day on 1 November. Sunday brings sales forward and gives families more time to visit cemeteries.

On 29 October, a review of 12 Balearic councils finds only Palma and Llucmajor on Mallorca have adequate fraud safeguards. Valldemossa has the most gaps.

Palma, 29 October 2026: A young man survives serious stab wounds. Police arrest a suspect and say threats on social media preceded the attack.

Spain, 29 October 2026: International flights have 9.1 million seats planned for November, despite a 5.7% drop from Germany. No Mallorca total is given.

In Palma, Mallorca, the Jesuits unveil Montesión’s new heritage inventory on 31 October. A book traces the former college’s art and history from 1561.

In Palma, Mallorca, nine marine experts tackle invasive algae, crabs and fish on 29 October 2026, then draft proposals for the relevant authorities.

Mallorca faces showers from Friday and longer rain on Saturday. The 29 October 2026 forecast also flags a possible colder, stormier start to next week.

In Pollença, Mallorca, Spain’s air force plans exercise missions from a seaplane apron from 15 to 29 October 2026, testing a first command deployment.

Palma, Mallorca, 29 October 2026: Marga Prohens mourns Fátima Báñez after a train crash in Urda, Toledo. Armengol and business leaders pay tribute.

Across the Balearic Islands, checks from 5 to 11 October uncover over 200 phone-use cases and 573 distractions. Police warn of slower reactions.

On 29 October, Menorca holds a minute’s silence for victims of the Toledo train crash. Es Migjorn and other councils suspend events during national mourning.

On 29 October 2026, Palma, Mallorca, pushes Plaza del Mercat works to February 2027 to protect Christmas trade. The plan reshapes pavements and stops.

In Palma, Mallorca, police arrest two teenagers after a man needs stitches in his face. On 29 October 2026, they explain how the second suspect turned up.

In Palma, Mallorca, judges and prosecutors hold a minute’s silence on 29 October 2026 for victims of the Urda train crash, alongside court staff.

On 29 October 2026, Meliá says it is spending €50 million on Paradisus Cancún in Quintana Roo as Gabriel Escarrer explains why the group keeps key hotels.

Mallorca shares a Balearic housing market where prices reach €3,980 per square metre. A 29 October 2026 report also records a 17% drop in sales.

On 29 October 2026, Anaca seeks an independent review of the power cable route in Alcúdia, Mallorca, after two coal units close at Es Murterar.

On 29 October 2026, the Civil Guard reports 69 dead and 64 missing-person reports after the Urda train crash. Families can give DNA at offices in four cities.

Palma, Mallorca, 29 October 2026: Afedeco urges shops to consider closing from 18.00 on Friday before a Plaza España rally. Each owner makes the call.