News From Mallorca

The new s'Aigua Dolça municipal sports centre in Palma has a 25-metre pool with six lanes. Its first phase focuses on water activities.

On 18 October 2026, the Balearic Islands prepare for Monday’s red alert: eligible public staff must work remotely, while some may seek paid leave.

On 18 October, Palma, Mallorca, evacuates flood-zone settlements and closes parks ahead of Adam. Schools close Monday as officials flag flood risks.

Mallorca, 18 October 2026: A weather alert shuts day centres and stops home care on Monday. Disability day services close; online registration stays open.

In Palma, Mallorca, a woman remains in intensive care after a stabbing at home. On 18 October, a court remands her 61-year-old partner in custody.

Mallorca, 18 October 2026: A red rain alert shuts schools on Monday as another front threatens 90 litres per square metre in an hour. Palma closes parks.

On 18 October 2026, heavy rain cancels 64 flights at Palma Airport on Mallorca and Ibiza Airport, diverts 16 more and halts Ibiza flights twice.

In Palma, Mallorca, 11 regional groups share food, music and dance at Son Pardo on 18 October 2026. Aragón takes centre stage; a draw picks the next group.

In Portocolom, Mallorca, on 18 October 2026, about 300 people protest mooring rules for wooden boats as families fear fees and months out of the water.

Mallorca faces red rain warnings on 18 October 2026 as an emergency phone alert tells people to avoid flood zones and Monday classes are cancelled.

On 18 October 2026, Spain mobilises emergency troops from Valencia for Mallorca and Ibiza to support services responding to incidents caused by Storm Adam.

Mallorca cancels Monday’s classes after heavy rain on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Storm system Dana Adam brings flood risk to Eivissa and Formentera too.

On 18 October 2026, Ibiza’s roads reopen after closures, but drivers are urged to take care. Mallorca faces an orange rain warning after 98 island incidents.

On 18 October 2026, Menorca’s Marc Pons takes charge of PSOE environmental proposals for the 29 November election, from energy to animal welfare.

On 18 October 2026, Spain’s weather agency puts Mallorca on orange alert for Monday’s heavy rain and strong gusts. Rain later moves towards Catalonia.

On 18 October, Spain’s Military Emergency Unit mobilises teams in Valencia for Mallorca and Ibiza to help emergency services handle storm Adam’s effects.

On 18 October 2026, 1,331 candidates sit exams on Mallorca, Menorca and Eivissa for 328 permanent health jobs, part of a larger hiring round.

On 18 October, heavy rain shuts Ibiza Airport for two hours, cancelling five flights and diverting 16. Palma Airport on Mallorca also faces delays.

Madrid, 18 October 2026: A bid for shared control of Balearic airports survives Spain’s parliamentary dissolution. The next Congress inherits it.

On 18 October 2026, heavy rain prompts Ibiza and Formentera's health authority to bring on-call medical and surgical teams on site for possible emergencies.

Mallorca, 18 October: sporting activities stop as a storm nears. The Balearic Islands log 87 incidents, with more rain due for Eivissa and Formentera.

Off Cabrera in the Balearic Islands, rescuers reach a boat carrying 27 migrants on 18 October 2026. Authorities give no details of their route or destination.

Mallorca farmers meet hotel, restaurant and shop buyers in Andratx on 20 October to seek new sales for local food. Four more meetings follow into November.

On 15 October, a car mounts a pavement in Palma, Mallorca, and hits a bollard. All three occupants escape injury; police cannot verify the driver's account.

Palma, 18 October 2026: Nearly 900 people join Saturday’s Santa Catalina Tomás parade. Follow its route, flower tribute and new heritage protection.