News From Mallorca

On 22 October 2026, Idealista reports 2% fewer homes for sale in Palma, Mallorca, and 8% fewer across the Balearics, as major cities diverge.

Palma, Mallorca's planned metro to Son Espases enters environmental review on 22 October. The six-kilometre route includes four new stops and a 10-minute trip.

In Calvià, Mallorca, home buyers paid an average €981,485 in 2025. Figures released on 22 October 2026 also show how sharply prices rose in Marratxí.

On Thursday, 22 October, rescuers bring 30 people off a small boat 60 miles east of Ibiza. Officials give the time but no details of where they were taken.

On Mallorca, two poultry firms plan legal action over a warning against Son Perot eggs on 22 October 2026. They also give their account of farm inspections.

On Thursday, 22 October, northern Mallorca and Menorca could get light rain. Elsewhere in the Balearic Islands, skies have little cloud as winds turn at night.

On Mallorca, prosecutors seek six years each for four people accused of burgling at least ten homes. A preliminary hearing starts on Thursday, 22 October.

On 22 October 2026 in Mallorca, a godfather faces trial over alleged abuse of two children. Prosecutors seek 11 years in prison and €13,000 in compensation.

In Lloseta, Mallorca, a €120,000 house deal becomes a €20,000 notary deed. On 22 October 2026, six people face a Palma court over the alleged fraud.

A woman hurts her leg after a crash in Sant Lluís, Menorca, on 16 March 2025. On 22 October 2026, a court hears allegations the driver tried to run her over.

In Palma on 22 October, a man faces trial over an alleged rape at a Magaluf hotel. Prosecutors seek seven years in jail and €6,000 for the woman.

Two solar plants in Palma, Mallorca, are due to start on 22 October. Balearic president Marga Prohens will attend the launch, with a tour and speeches.

On 21 October 2026, a biker falls about three metres off Mallorca's sa Calobra road. Firefighters airlift him to an ambulance; he may have broken a leg.

On 21 October 2026, campaigners say footage from a Manacor, Mallorca egg farm shows dead hens beside eggs. They file complaints over food safety risks.

Madrid, 21 October 2026: Travel agents may have to refund booking fees with air fares. Spain's agency body wants a legal challenge before the EU rule starts.

Mallorca's Marco Asensio faces three months out after knee surgery in Spain on 21 October. The Fenerbahçe forward had already missed six matches.

In A Coruña, Spain, on 21 October 2026, the chief prosecutor warns cybercrime rose 25% in 2025 and calls for prosecutors to lead investigations.

In the Balearic Islands, a study released on 21 October 2026 finds just 27.6% of health sciences teaching in Catalan, while medicine gains ground.

London, 21 October: The British consul general covering Mallorca receives an award for his work with the Balearics as Gary Lineker is honoured too.

Palma, Mallorca, 21 October 2026: Paseo Marítimo's revamp wins first prize for urban infrastructure, with 1,800 new trees and priority for walking and cycling.

On 21 October, Calvià, Mallorca, lays out its 2027 European tourism bid: protected seagrass, demolished hotels and a final Brussels jury pitch.

On 21 October, Spain’s military emergency troops leave Ibiza after three days responding to storm Adam. They also worked on Formentera and return to Valencia.

Madrid, 21 October 2026: Spain plans new HIV protocols in prisons despite high treatment rates, with staff training, prevention and care for other infections.

On 21 October, Menorca's left-wing alliance puts affordable housing and better flights at the heart of its Senate bid, led by Joana Barceló.

A women’s home in Ciutadella, Menorca, is full. On 21 October 2026, the town council seeks to renew its funding deal and plans €4,000 for 2026.