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News From MallorcaPodemos joins Balearic election pact after failed talks
In the Balearic Islands on 25 October 2026, Podemos joins Ara Més-Front Ampli. Lucía Muñoz takes third place as Monday’s list deadline approaches.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: Sunshine and no rain on Monday
Mallorca, 25 October 2026: Aemet expects sunshine and passing cloud on Monday, with no rain and little change in temperatures across the Balearic Islands.
News From MallorcaMallorca left out of PSOE–Frente Amplio Senate pact
Mallorca is outside the PSOE–Frente Amplio Senate pact for Spain’s 29 November election. Candidate lists close Monday, with a new seat for Formentera.
News From MallorcaVox Balearics list: scientist replaces Jorge Campos
Mallorca and the Balearics get a new Vox lead candidate for 29 November: scientist Maribel Cerezo replaces Jorge Campos. Abascal presents the list on Monday.
Grup Blanquerna keeps Muñoz, seeks a bigger voice
Balearic Islands, 25 October 2026: Grup Blanquerna keeps Maria de Lluc Muñoz as chair and adds four board members as it seeks a stronger political voice.
News From MallorcaMallorca markets warn tourism must not push locals out
In Palma, Mallorca, more than 180 market representatives meet on 25 October 2026 to weigh tourism against local shopping, before Monday's market visits.
News From MallorcaMallorca hotel sports break pairs workouts with kids' games
On the weekend of 25 October 2026, Mallorca families head to a Peguera hotel for two days of workouts, while children get their own sports and games.
News From MallorcaMallorca’s Ballon d’Or trio face favourite Putellas
On 25 October 2026, Mallorca’s three Ballon d’Or hopefuls prepare for Monday’s London gala, where Cata Coll is also up for the best goalkeeper prize.
News From MallorcaBalearic PP candidate joins Feijóo after Barcelona riots
On 25 October in Salamanca, Balearic candidate José Vicente Marí Bosó joins Feijóo as the party leader links Sánchez’s government to riots in Barcelona.
News From MallorcaMallorca schools: union seeks over €1,600 million
In Palma, Mallorca, on 25 October 2026, ANPE calls for over €1,600 million for Balearic schools to fund more classrooms, teachers and better pay.
News From MallorcaIbiza race walker Marc Tur retires after Olympic fourth
Ibiza, 25 October 2026: Marc Tur retires after finishing fourth in the 50 kilometres walk at Tokyo 2020. Marga Prohens praises his titles and work for equality.
News From MallorcaMallorca parliament faces 162 proposals and inheritance law
Palma, 25 October: Mallorca's parliament meets on Tuesday to debate Palma's capital city law and inheritances between spouses before voting on 162 proposals.
News From MallorcaMallorca emergency event: ‘drunk’ goggles test visitors
In Inca, Mallorca, visitors try goggles that simulate alcohol and drug impairment on 25 October 2026, then explore a mobile command centre and rescue jet skis.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Prohens calls PP youth into election campaign
In Palma, Mallorca, on 25 October, Prohens calls PP youth into the election campaign and sets out first-home tax cuts and plans for more buses.
News From MallorcaMallorca cancer run draws 5,700 to Palma streets
On 25 October, 5,700 people take to Palma’s streets for Mallorca’s cancer run. An 8-kilometre race and a 4-kilometre walk draw runners and families.
News From MallorcaSpain's minimum wage rise could bring a tax hit
Madrid, 25 October: Spain plans a minimum wage rise before the election, but workers could lose out on tax returns unless a matching law passes.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 26 foster families caring for 42 children meet
On 25 October 2026, 26 foster families caring for 42 children and teenagers meet in Can Picafort, Mallorca, to share experiences and strengthen ties.
News From MallorcaMaó gospel concert draws 400 for addiction support
Maó, Menorca, 25 October: Around 400 attend Saturday’s gospel concert at Santa Maria church, raising money for Proyecto Hombre’s addiction centre.
News From MallorcaOne in five people in Spain face unwanted loneliness
Madrid, 25 October 2026: One in five in Spain feels unwanted loneliness. A campaign group calls for local risk maps before the 29 November election.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 70 form human chain over 80,000-bird farm
In Manacor, Mallorca, on 25 October 2026, around 70 neighbours form a human chain against a farm for up to 80,000 birds as officials weigh complaints.
News From MallorcaIbiza flood risk: Sant Antoni checks beach and roads
On 25 October, Sant Antoni de Portmany on Ibiza checks flood-risk spots by the beach and roads. A drill and public briefing follow on 18 November.
News From MallorcaMallorca Senate list: González and Cerezo vie for slot
On Mallorca, González and Cerezo vie for a Senate list slot on 25 October. The choice will also decide how Sumar and Esquerra Unida divide Congress places.
News From MallorcaEivissa green space: Monday vote on 3,273 square metres
Eivissa, Ibiza, 25 October 2026: Monday’s vote could bring 3,273 square metres of council land closer to a public green link between a boulevard and a park.
News From MallorcaSpain election: Vox second among young voters
In Spain, 3,267,159 young people can vote on 29 November. Vox is second in an October poll, but 14.8% remain undecided and turnout is uncertain.
News From MallorcaSóller sick leave row: workers' reps blame overwork
In Sóller, Mallorca, on 25 October, workers' reps reject blame for sick leave and say routine overtime and poor conditions are hurting the public service.