News From Mallorca

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October, Xavier Torrens says 86,000 people in the Balearics live in severe poverty as insecure housing and incomes take their toll.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, Antoni Costa presses the incoming government delegate on migrant boats, about 1,000 police vacancies and housing.

In Eivissa on Ibiza, the government accepts land for a new secondary school on 16 October 2026. The plan aims to meet growing demand for places.

On 16 October, Maó in Menorca loses €631,400 for four council projects after funding extensions miss the deadline. The PP presses the mayor for answers.

In Felanitx, Mallorca, a doctor's post is vacant at a recovery unit. On 16 October, the PSIB says patients are sent away, leaving families longer journeys.

From 19 October to 19 November, Mallorca's Sóller tunnel closes at night from Monday to Thursday. Drivers take the Coll de Sóller road; buses can pass.

In Madrid on 16 October 2026, pisos.com warns that Spain's young adults leave home at 30.2 on average and that a lack of affordable rentals may push it higher.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, Costa says Prohens will address the housing crisis in her final debate of this term as the opposition seeks answers.

Palma, 16 October: A lorry door breaks mirrors and scrapes three parked cars in Son Castelló. Police establish how it came loose and report the driver.

Palma, Mallorca, 16 October 2026: Three left-wing groups unite for Spain’s 29 November election, with housing and public services high on their agenda.

Madrid, 16 October 2026: Spain revives tougher rules for new universities after a Balearic Islands court win, with public comments open until 30 October.

On 16 October, the Balearic government grants strategic status to a planned 714-place training centre in Alcúdia, Mallorca, and another in Cala Millor.

On 16 October 2026, Menorca's PSOE seeks to rethink a Balearic rent scheme it says may normalize unaffordable rents. Its plan goes to the island council Monday.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October, the PSIB says a draft farm law favours rural homes and tourism over food production, and sets out what it wants changed.

Palma, Mallorca, 16 October 2026: The marathon closes part of the Ma-19 and seafront on Sunday after Saturday’s parade. Check bus changes and reopening times.

In Maó, Menorca, on 16 October 2026, the PP says missed paperwork costs four projects €631,400. The island council seeks other ways to fund them.

In Madrid, Spain, two doctors' alliances announce protests on 16 October 2026 after delaying a nationwide strike, with a march to Congress planned.

On 16 October, a garage fire in Campos, Mallorca, forces residents from a two-storey block to avoid smoke. Six cars are affected before crews put it out.

In Andratx, Mallorca, water pipe works start in the third week of October 2026. The six-month project could affect traffic and aims to cut leaks and outages.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, PSOE calls for more grants for small shops and clear rules on city sponsorship, with sports clubs also in focus.

Alcúdia, Mallorca, 16 October 2026: Red Eléctrica plans 570 metres of underground power line to clear space for a second mainland link’s station.

In Calvià, Mallorca, CCOO says the justice office cannot cope. On 16 October 2026, it calls for more staff across the Balearics and challenges pay.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October, Xavier Torrens says 86,000 people across the Balearics have €680 a month for basics, while 190,000 more live in poverty.

On 16 October 2026, a Mallorca business group alleges €4.6 million in beach fees went unpaid in Magaluf and Santa Ponça. Calvià has opened proceedings.

On 16 October 2026, Tinsa reports a 15.2% yearly rise in Balearic and Canary Islands home prices. Its figures give no separate price rise for Mallorca.