News From Mallorca

On 23 October 2026 in Palma, a report finds Mallorca has the Balearics' longest tourist season, yet also leads the islands in early school leaving.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, a physicist urges fewer flights and longer stays as transport drives three-quarters of Balearic emissions.

Madrid, 23 October: Spain's health council rejects tighter waiting-list reporting. Mónica García will publish the draft, but it still needs council backing.

In Inca, Mallorca, the council refuses two PP street tables on 23 October 2026. The party plans to ask the Electoral Board to review the decision.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, a fight in Canódromo park sends a man to hospital. Police hunt two young men suspected of stabbing him.

Madrid, 23 October 2026: Spain's housing minister accuses Feijóo of lying about homes and prices, and points to Catalonia's protected housing and rents.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October, the PSIB urges Balearic economy minister Antoni Costa to quit as figures show growth is not lifting GDP per head.

In Palma, Mallorca, a teenager says three men held and beat him on 4 October over a relationship the girl's family opposed. Police arrest four relatives.

In Lloseta, Mallorca, on 23 October, MÉS members choose between Rosa Cursach and Aina Amengual for a Senate list place and vote on a Congress bid.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, the government sets a €7,160.88 million spending cap. Vox says old deals must be kept as 2027 budget talks loom.

On Mallorca, public-school teachers can seek orchestra and music-school jobs after a Balearic decision on 23 October 2026. Each second job needs approval.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, the new Guardia Civil chief pledges to seek homes for officers as high living costs hamper efforts to keep staff.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, Denise Gastaldo receives an honorary doctorate, the first for someone linked to the university's nursing faculty.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, Vox spokeswoman Manuela Cañadas says she does not know the party's election candidate. Abascal visits on Saturday.

In Inca, Mallorca, the Balearic Islands government approves an estimated €1.9 million hospital sterilisation contract on 23 October to help prevent infections.

In Marratxí, Mallorca, a day centre brings families and schools into its work against loneliness. The Council of Mallorca recognises it on 23 October.

In Kuwait on 23 October 2026, qualifying starts at Rafa Nadal’s academy for a padel Major after Doha’s postponement, with the world No 1s heading the draw.

In Mallorca and across the Balearic Islands, a care deal targets waiting lists. On 23 October 2026, the government approves two 20.3 million euro pledges.

On Mallorca, school aides could gain up to 191.07 euros a month under a Balearic pay plan backed on 23 October 2026. The first rise is planned for 2027.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 October 2026, Balearic officials consider a court challenge after Spain excludes the islands from €180 million in housing grants.

On 23 October 2026, the Balearic government takes note of a 2025 report on children's rights across Mallorca and the islands. Parliament is next.

On 23 October 2026, the Balearic government approves IES Maioris in Llucmajor, Mallorca. The 11.3 million euro school is due for completion in 2027.

Palma, Mallorca, 23 October 2026: Balearic ferry discounts leave a 1.35 million-euro compensation bill. The government clears the next step, not payment.

Traffic on the Ma-20 near Palma is restricted northeastbound at kilometre 10.15 following an accident on 23 October 2026.

Mallorca’s Libertas centre is set to help victims of sexual violence and families day and night in 2026 as officials clear €575,471 on 23 October.