News From Mallorca

In Palma, Mallorca, a man admits trying to kill his wife with a knife. On 16 October 2026, a court gives him two years in prison but suspends the sentence.

On 16 October 2026, Mallorca's trawler fishing days face a rethink as five regions ask Brussels to replace a rule tied to one vulnerable species.

In Campos, Mallorca, a garage fire on Friday, 16 October, forces firefighters to evacuate a block of flats. Six cars are affected as crews tackle the blaze.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, sports clubs still lack a city grant call. MÉS says the delay leaves smaller clubs struggling to plan.

On Friday 16 October, around five cars collide on Palma’s ring road in Mallorca, leaving six kilometres of queues. No one is seriously hurt.

Palma, Mallorca, 16 October 2026: ANPE seeks retirement at 60 for all public-school teachers after 30 years' service, with a reduced-hours fallback.

Port de Sóller, Mallorca: roof leaks send clinic services to Serra Nord in Sóller from 16 October. Sóller council is considering a new site for the clinic.

Ara Més, Sumar and Izquierda Unida agree on an election pact in the Balearic Islands without Podemos. The 16 October deadline leaves a place still possible.

On Friday, 16 October, rescuers bring 21 migrants off a small boat south of Mallorca, five miles south-east of Cabrera, officials report.

On 16 October 2026, Mallorca’s MÉS per Mallorca is in a new election pact with Sumar and Izquierda Unida. The question of Podemos joining remains open.

Industrial sales in the Balearic Islands fall 3.4% in August while Spain gains 10.8%. Figures reported on 16 October 2026 show a deeper year-to-date drop.

Figures released on 16 October 2026 put the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, alone in decline: August service sales fall 0.3% as Spain gains 6%.

Mallorca and the Balearic Islands will see clouds and a chance of isolated light rain on Friday, 16 October, with morning fog and light coastal breezes.

On 16 October 2026, prayers on Ibiza and Formentera take place where 20 priests were killed, ahead of their beatification the following day.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October, the Balearic Sailing Federation marks 60 years with a gala. Marga Prohens is due to close the event with a speech.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, Marga Prohens meets Iceland’s ambassador at 13.00 and Redmadre Mallorca at 13.30, with officials at both meetings.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October, a masseur faces trial over a client's sexual abuse allegation. Prosecutors seek nine years in prison and compensation.

In Palma, Mallorca, a woman escapes a knife attack and flees to a neighbour. Her husband faces trial on 16 October; prosecutors seek two years in jail.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 15 October 2026, MÉS backs a Sumar election pact for 29 November. Podemos remains out, and a separate Senate deal is still open.

In Inca, Mallorca, on 15 October, Coalició per Mallorca names Gloria Ferrari and Francesc Garcias as local leaders, with housing and growth in focus.

In Manacor, Mallorca, the PP brings Llevant representatives together on 15 October to prepare for the 29 November vote, after a similar meeting in Inca.

On 15 October 2026, Ávoris weighs four sites in northern Madrid for Spain’s first LTN travel shop, while it searches Barcelona for a second branch.

Manacor, Mallorca, marks Blai Bonet’s birth centenary on 29 and 30 October with a hybrid concert and a discussion of his work and more personal side.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 15 October 2026, the military honours the fallen at a Saint Teresa ceremony, where a commander reports on her unit’s work.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 15 October 2026, MÉS per Mallorca votes on a left-wing election pact without Podemos as parties also weigh a joint Senate bid.