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News From MallorcaMallorca estate agency vandalism: two women to see judge
In Santa Maria, Mallorca, two women suspected of damaging five estate agencies are due before a Palma judge on Tuesday, after their 15 July arrest.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: Little cloud, stronger west wind
Mallorca, Balearic Islands, sees little cloud and a stronger west wind on Sunday 25 October. The sharp rise in overnight lows is on the mainland.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Driver overtakes at crossing, hits scooter rider
Palma, Mallorca, 25 October 2026: A driver overtakes at a zebra crossing and hits a woman on an electric scooter. She suffers grazes to both knees.
News From MallorcaMallorca tourists robbed of watches worth over €262,000
On 25 October 2026, a court remands a suspect after three daytime watch robberies against tourists in Palma, Mallorca. Police say more arrests may follow.
News From MallorcaMan crawls under Mallorca bus, causing major jam
Calas de Mallorca, 25 October 2026: Police say a man crawled under a bus on Tuesday, causing a major jam. Witnesses say he damaged a parked car.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: warmer Sunday as high cloud thins
Mallorca and the Balearic Islands warm up on Sunday, 25 October, especially by day. High cloud thins later, with light to moderate winds from the west.
News From MallorcaMallorca’s 80,000-chicken farm plan faces human chain
On 25 October, campaigners plan a human chain in Son Brau near Manacor, Mallorca, against an 80,000-chicken farm after handing in 50,000 signatures.
News From MallorcaAbascal courts Socialist voters at Ibiza rally
In Eivissa, Ibiza, on 24 October, Vox leader Santiago Abascal courts Socialist voters, attacks Pedro Sánchez and sets out his stance on migration.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: Mostly clear skies, westerly winds
Mallorca sees mostly clear skies on Sunday, 25 October, with high cloud at times and mainly light westerly winds. Aemet forecasts settled weather.
News From MallorcaAbascal protest in Maó: Vox files criminal complaint
In Maó, Menorca, police charge at 200 to 300 protesters and a woman spends the night in hospital. On 24 October 2026, Vox files a criminal complaint.
News From MallorcaMallorca food bills: call to pass on public aid
On Mallorca and across the Balearic Islands, families face high food bills. On 24 October, Consubal calls for checks on whether public aid cuts prices.
News From MallorcaFormentera party picks González for island council bid
In Es Pujols, Formentera, on 24 October, Gent per Formentera picks Rafael González for the May 2027 island council race after he runs unopposed.
Mallorca: seven Port d'Andratx streets get new asphalt
Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, 24 October 2026: Seven streets are getting new asphalt. The council also plans pavement, lighting and school-route work.
News From MallorcaMallorca firefighter jobs draw 681 applicants for 86 posts
On 24 October 2026, Mallorca's island council says 681 candidates have sat an exam for 86 fire service jobs, including posts at a new Santanyí station.
News From MallorcaIbiza mayor faces questions after councillor’s husband arrested
In Eivissa, Ibiza, PSOE and Unidas Podemos press Mayor Rafa Triguero on 24 October over Ana Ferrer’s resignation after her husband’s arrest.
News From MallorcaEivissa rent aid: new rules aim to speed up payments
Eivissa, Ibiza, 24 October 2026: The council plans new rent aid rules on Monday. Earlier proof of paid rent could mean faster transfers after approval.
News From MallorcaMallorca clock change: 03:00 becomes 02:00 on Sunday
Mallorca turns its clocks back at 03:00 on 25 October. Spain pressed to end the switch, but EU dates run to 2031 and experts still disagree over what to do.
News From MallorcaMallorca election: Armengol challenges Feijóo on feminism
In s'Arenal de Llucmajor, Mallorca, on 24 October 2026, Armengol challenges Feijóo’s feminist claim and urges women to mobilise for the November vote.
News From MallorcaMaó Vox protest: woman hurt as police charge crowd
In Maó, Menorca, a woman, 32, is hospitalised during a protest against Vox leader Santiago Abascal. Police charge; she leaves hospital on 24 October 2026.
News From MallorcaBooked holidays could excuse 29 November poll duty
In Madrid on 24 October, travel groups press for a rule on booked holidays and 29 November polling duty. A 2023 exemption does not cover this vote.
News From MallorcaMallorca waiters’ tips: Abascal vows to end tax
In Palma, Mallorca, on 24 October 2026, Vox leader Santiago Abascal pledges to end tax on waiters’ tips and seeks a majority in Spain’s November election.
News From MallorcaMallorca's Carme Gomila puts housing in Congress bid
On 24 October 2026, Carme Gomila of Manacor, Mallorca, secures the Ara Més-Front Ampli Congress nomination, with housing and overcrowding in focus.
News From MallorcaMallorca transport aid nears €7m; islands fund scrappage
24 October 2026: Mallorca has nearly €7m in approved transport aid, while the Balearic Islands back 50 lorry and bus scrappage grants worth almost €1.5m.
News From MallorcaCatalan language at risk in Spain’s election, says minister
Barcelona, 24 October: Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun warns that Spain’s 29 November vote could threaten Catalan, citing funding cuts and debate on the left.
News From MallorcaPalma car break-ins: seven cars hit, two men arrested
Palma, 24 October 2026: Police say seven parked cars on Sant Rafael street were broken into on Wednesday. A witness’s call to 092 leads to two arrests.