News From Mallorca

Ibiza and Formentera’s Marine Forum opens on 21 October to examine warming seas, seagrass and invasive species, with free talks and a film screening.

In Madrid on 20 October 2026, Feijóo seeks Vox’s help to reach a three-fifths Senate majority. Five Vox senators already hold seats through PP deals.

After storm Adam leaves four dead in the Valencian Community, Spain's government plans special sick leave on 20 October 2026, alongside two benefit changes.

On 20 October 2026, figures show business confidence across the Balearic Islands down 4.2%, while 24.8% of firms expect a favourable quarter.

Mallorca faces rain and thunderstorm warnings on 20 October. Spain’s weather agency forecasts heavy Balearic showers on Wednesday and falling temperatures.

Traffic on the Ma-19 between Palma and Llucmajor has been restricted since 07:47 on 20 October 2026 following an accident.

Traffic on the Ma-19 near Palma is restricted due to an accident.

Mallorca and the Balearic Islands face locally heavy or very heavy showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday 20 October, before clouds break in the afternoon.

Palma, 20 October: Prosecutors seek eight years in jail for a man accused of delivering cocaine by e-scooter. A home search found cocaine and cutting agent.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 20 October 2026, a landlord faces trial accused of raping his tenant while she was unconscious. Prosecutors seek seven years in prison.

Mallorca schools reopen on 20 October after Monday’s closure, but a yellow weather warning lasts until noon. Ibiza and Formentera also resume classes.

On 20 October, a young man faces trial over allegations he abused a girl aged 11 in Manacor, Mallorca, and persuaded her to send up to 90 intimate photos.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 20 October, Marga Prohens faces demands for answers on housing costs as the Balearic parliament opens the term's final policy debate.

In Manacor, Mallorca, footage of dead hens and mites on eggs prompts a complaint on 19 October. A planned 80,000-hen farm now faces fresh opposition.

On 19 October 2026, IB3 confirms live coverage from Mallorca’s Balearic Parliament as Marga Prohens prepares to address housing and migration on Tuesday.

On Mallorca from 9 to 16 October, Bishop John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye meets Sebastià Taltavull, discusses Nigerian priests and speaks of violence at home.

On 19 October 2026, Menorca’s PSOE leader Pepe Mercadal faces criticism over seven property interests as a youth group challenges his party’s housing stance.

Madrid, 19 October 2026: a group for owners affected by squatted homes says Spain’s housing ministry has ignored five years of monthly meeting requests.

On 19 October, Mallorca counts 108 storm incidents as alerts ease across the Balearic Islands. Fresh rain could bring 30 litres an hour overnight.

Madrid, 19 October: A Spanish cancer group backs five radiotherapy sessions in one week for selected women with breast cancer, but urges caution.

On 19 October 2026, Frontex reports a 26% rise at Spain's Strait of Gibraltar, but its figures leave out more than 80,000 arrivals in Ceuta.

Storms cancel 15 flights and divert 12 at Palma Airport, Mallorca, on 19 October. Ibiza and Menorca also lose flights as delays mount from midday.

Madrid's travel agents' congress moves to 17 November after a general strike called for 11 November. Some 250 industry figures are due at Hotel Meliá Castilla.

On 19 October 2026, Meliá reports fivefold revenue at ZEL Mallorca in its first season after repositioning and details its 50 million euro Cancún renovation.

Alcúdia, Mallorca, 19 October 2026: Bullfights could return in 2027 after a decade away. A foundation asks if the council will hand over the arena.