News From Mallorca

On 19 October 2026, Mallorca keeps its red alert as rain damages a shop roof in Santa Ponça and stops three bus routes. More rain is forecast overnight.

Mallorca’s flu vaccination campaign begins on 19 October. See how to book a health-centre appointment, who gets an offer and how many doses are ready.

In Palma on Mallorca on 19 October, Endesa chief Gianni Armani calls for investment in the Balearic power grid to help the economy and secure supply.

On 19 October 2026, police report two arrests in Son Banya, Palma, after a Friday escape bid. Officers seized nearly 150 grams of cocaine or its base.

The right-hand lane of the Ma-1 westbound in Calvià is restricted due to flooding on 19 October 2026.

Traffic on the Ma-1 near Palma has been restricted since 12:52 on 19 October 2026 due to flooding.

On 19 October, Podemos says it will run its own election lists in Mallorca and across the Balearic Islands, but keeps a Senate pact in Menorca and Eivissa.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 19 October 2026, the PSIB says Balearic rents average €1,500 and people are leaving. It attacks Prohens but backs her storm response.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 19 October 2026, Vox demands an end to first-home purchase taxes across the Balearics as its spokeswoman links housing and migration.

On 19 October 2026, Spain’s customs service names the Balearics its western Mediterranean hub, with Mallorca’s Cóndor patrol boat set to sail from the island.

Madrid, 19 October 2026: Spain's regions gain 739 million euros more for care. July and August payments are in; September's is still due this month.

Unions register a general strike in Madrid on 19 October for 11 November, demanding affordable housing and higher pay after eviction protests.

Mallorca faces an orange warning until 14:00 on 19 October 2026 as strong storms in the Mallorca Channel threaten the island’s south and west.

Figures released on 19 October 2026 put the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, at €1,681 average monthly rent, with 611 fewer rental homes forecast.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 19 October 2026, the PP says Prohens has kept its election pledges, while its spokesman warns that storm Adam alerts must stay.

On 19 October, Ibiza’s airport road reopens, but water remains near Jesús and Eivissa. The island council also warns of landslide risk on northern roads.

Heavy rain stops planned surgery at Formentera Hospital on 19 October 2026. Emergency care continues while staff clean and test the affected area.

On 19 October, 185 Endesa customers remain without power on Ibiza as the company works to restore it. On Formentera, nearly 400 have power back after storms.

On 19 October 2026, police report 34 arrests linked to luxury-watch gangs operating in Palma, Mallorca, and Ibiza. One recovered watch tops 450,000 euros.

Balearic Islands figures released on 19 October 2026 put 31 municipalities in the high-income band, even as their share falls and average income rises.

Madrid, 19 October 2026: Spain's new ISO standard gives tourism destinations and digital platforms a shared language for data, with room for local detail.

In Sa Pobla, Mallorca, the PP presses the mayor on 19 October 2026 to pay grants for students and sports clubs and set out a payment timetable.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 19 October 2026, MÉS warns of electioneering as Prohens prepares housing plans. The party also urges caution over heavy rain.

Storms cut power to 371 Endesa customers on Formentera on 19 October. The fault is fixed, but the company says electricity will return shortly.

On 19 October 2026, Sant Josep, Ibiza, keeps the airport road closed in both directions under a red alert; libraries and sports facilities also shut.