News From Mallorca

Madrid, 26 October 2026: Spain’s election week brings 60% more travel cancellations. Polling station duty may force a change of plans; insurance may help.

In Andratx, Mallorca, on 26 October 2026, the PP backs Mayor Estefanía Gonzalvo for another run. She wants to keep her council majority in 2027.

Palma's cathedral expects organ parts back in December. Its 26 October 2026 plan has assembly through summer 2027 and sound adjustments through February 2028.

Magaluf, Mallorca, 26 October 2026: Hotel room cleaners seek early retirement at a two-day meeting. Three workers and a Spanish minister are due to speak.

Two teams contest the Balearic Young Lawyers’ Association board election in Palma, Mallorca, on 30 October. Talia Martínez and Álvaro Martín lead the bids.

Mallorca's Rafa Nadal will play a Las Vegas showmatch on 28 February 2027. It follows his first match since retirement, held at his academy in October.

In Maó, Menorca, a baby born alive on 10 September 2024 died after her head was submerged in a toilet. Her mother faces a murder trial from Thursday.

Palma, Mallorca, delays votes on its 2027 EMT and SMAP budgets on 26 October. Vox has not pledged support, and the council says the accounts need work.

In Palma, Mallorca, ARCA calls on 26 October 2026 for checks on a possible Civil War shelter before the city grants a demolition permit for the house.

In Palma, Mallorca, five free film screenings run from 5 November to 3 December 2026, each with a lawyer-led discussion. See the films and start times.

Palma, 26 October 2026: Prohens will honour 41 Balearic athletes on Tuesday, then travel to Manacor to watch the Copa del Rey tie against Villarreal.

On 26 October 2026, two motorcycles collide between Santa Margalida and Llubí on Mallorca. Ambulances take both seriously injured riders to Son Espases.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October 2026, the university details three €1,500 science-writing prizes and where the winning articles will appear next.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October 2026, Coalició per Mallorca rules out a 29 November general election run and puts local teams before the May 2027 polls.

On 26 October 2026, CentreBit Menorca opens grants covering around 70% of eligible tech project costs, with advances of up to 60% under set conditions.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October, the Balearic PP names its 29 November election candidates and defends its Vox Senate deal, with housing on its agenda.

Valldemossa, Mallorca, 26 October: A hiker’s Saturday stumble leaves her unable to descend. A head torch helps rescuers find her before an airlift.

Valldemossa, Mallorca: three arrests follow tourist thefts and bank cash withdrawals. On 26 October, the Civil Guard reports recovering about €5,000.

Eivissa's council approved new rubbish charges on 26 October 2026. Household bills could reach €333.80 in 2027, while discounts and rent aid rules change.

On 9 August in Alaró, Mallorca, a festival attack leaves a teenager with three teeth missing. Police identify four minors and send the case to prosecutors.

In Madrid on 26 October 2026, Meliá Hotels wins an award for a project helping young migrants who have left care move towards work. See who else won.

On 26 October 2026, Santa Eulària in Ibiza sets out a 69.5 million euro budget plan, with a new library, tennis courts and a cut to rural property tax.

On 26 October, travel agencies push for faster payments behind Mallorca residents’ travel discounts, alongside changes to senior trips and air refunds.

Palma, 26 October: Security staff hold a 55-year-old at the airport duty-free shop over goods worth around €1,000. Police arrest her on suspicion of theft.

On 26 October, Spain’s National Police report an arrest in Manacor, Mallorca: a woman allegedly took sex workers’ earnings and showed fake proof of payment.