News From Mallorca

On 26 October 2026, Mallorca’s power link to Menorca takes priority in a Balearic grid plan adding new lines to serve ports, homes and renewables.

Palma, Mallorca, hosts the Metrae awards on 26 October 2026 as market professionals from across Spain consider how traditional markets can adapt.

In the Balearic Islands, ERC's Carme Gomilla leads Ara Més into the 29 November election, chasing a seat beyond Catalonia for the first time since the 1930s.

On 26 October, Marga Prohens meets local leaders across the Balearic Islands to plan the PP’s 29 November election pitch on housing and tax cuts.

Palma, Mallorca, 26 October 2026: A nightclub row ends with a woman needing stitches in her nose. Police arrest a suspect but find no missing phone.

On 26 October, Mallorca's island council reports its first tourism talks with consular representatives from 19 countries, focused on residents and visitors.

On 26 October, Mallorca’s PP gives Vox second place on its Senate ballot. Vox drops its own lists across the Balearic Islands for the 29 November vote.

In Palma, Mallorca, Podemos says a cancer patient, 73, and a woman with a disability were evicted from Son Fortesa. On 26 October, it calls for housing.

In Palma, Mallorca, 16 museum and cultural staff learned to arrange works in 3D on 8, 15 and 22 October 2026, testing layouts before an exhibition.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October 2026, the election board orders a Prohens press release removed but rejects a Socialist bid to sanction the president.

Ibiza, 26 October: Casa Lola faces eviction on Tuesday after months of illegal occupation, fires, assaults and a death. The owners plan to seal the house.

On 26 October 2026, airlines plan 7.98 million winter seats at Palma Airport, Mallorca, up 6%. Eivissa faces a cut as fuel costs threaten schedules.

In Palma, Mallorca, MÉS backs the 11 November housing strike on 26 October, citing €1,581 average rent and pushing for rent controls and a buyer ban.

In the Balearic Islands, a Podemos deal puts independents on Ara Més lists. On 26 October 2026, Frente Amplio leaves more pacts and its election plans open.

On 26 October, Podemos confirms it will not run its own list in the Balearics. On Mallorca, councillor Lucía Muñoz takes third place on an alliance ticket.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October, Spain's transport minister and the Balearic government clash over airport cuts, holiday lets and a say at Aena.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October, the island council welcomes 18 food award winners. Bars, bakers and chefs are named; the honorary prize awaits the gala.

In Inca, Mallorca, vulnerable families lack social housing support, the PSIB says on 26 October. Provivienda's contract expired; no new tender is out.

On 26 October, Mallorca’s new bad-weather sports plan sets out when clubs can stop training or races, who decides and how children stay safe during alerts.

Palma, Mallorca, 26 October 2026: PP and Vox leave a Senate pact open as the list deadline arrives. Police also dispute a knife claim at a Vox rally.

Mallorca stays dry on 26 October, but rain could reach the Balearic Islands on Wednesday. Sunday may bring heavier falls; the forecast remains uncertain.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 26 October 2026, the Balearic government starts a funding review of €1m public projects. Three will get detailed plans.

Palma, 26 October 2026: Balearic spending rose 17.8% against a 2.6% cap. Auditors also flag around 200 million euros in unbudgeted health costs each year.

On 26 October, 230 pupils in Andratx, Mallorca, share training mannequins as SAMU 061 shows them CPR to help schools respond to emergencies.

Madrid, 26 October 2026: Francina Armengol hails the removal of three Franco-era portraits from Congress after decades of calls and the Socialists' U-turn.