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Calvià lifeguard strike called for Mallorca beachesMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Calvià lifeguard strike called for Mallorca beaches

Calvià, Mallorca lifeguards have called a strike for Sunday 23 August over beach-service shortcomings, working conditions and pay errors.

Mallorca dove hunting opens with 2,040-bird quotaMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Mallorca dove hunting opens with 2,040-bird quota

On Mallorca, the Consell de Mallorca opens dove hunting on 23 August, allowing up to 2,040 birds across four days and requiring reports within 15 minutes.

Mallorca summer activities attract 1,335 young peopleMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Mallorca summer activities attract 1,335 young people

On 22 August 2026, the Council of Mallorca reported 1,335 young people in summer activities, with La Victòria camps in Alcúdia taking 1,005 places.

Sexist food advertising: Spain issues warning over campaignsMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Sexist food advertising: Spain issues warning over campaigns

Spain’s Institute for Women warned in Madrid on 22 August 2026 that food and restaurant adverts still use sexist and sexualised imagery.

Boat rescue off Cala Comte: four people savedMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Boat rescue off Cala Comte: four people saved

Four people were rescued from a sinking boat off Cala Comte, in Sant Josep de sa Talaia on Ibiza, on 22 August.

Mallorca PIAT implementation questioned by MÉSMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Mallorca PIAT implementation questioned by MÉS

On 22 August 2026, MÉS per Mallorca questioned PIAT implementation in Palma, Mallorca, seeking answers on limits, planning and tourist mobility.

Balearic storm alerts lifted after severe weatherMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Balearic storm alerts lifted after severe weather

Emergencias 112 lifted all weather alerts across the Balearic Islands on Saturday, 22 August, after storms caused 109 incidents and 120km/h gusts.

Palma lorry crash: worker seriously injuredMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Palma lorry crash: worker seriously injured

A reversing lorry seriously injured a 52-year-old worker at Carrefour on General Riera in Palma on 22 August; police are investigating the circumstances.

Llucmajor rubbish collection criticised by local partyMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Llucmajor rubbish collection criticised by local party

Llibertat Llucmajor criticised rubbish collection in Llucmajor, Mallorca, on 22 August and called for an urgent 15-worker cleaning team.

Gold chain theft: two arrested in Playa de PalmaMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Gold chain theft: two arrested in Playa de Palma

National Police arrested two men after a tourist’s gold chain, valued at about €5,000, was allegedly taken in Playa de Palma, Palma, on 22 August 2026.

Palma Airport tobacco seizure: 1,650 packs confiscatedMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Palma Airport tobacco seizure: 1,650 packs confiscated

On 22 August 2026, officers at Palma Airport, Mallorca, seized 1,650 cigarette packs without tax stamps and reported a 25-year-old passenger.

Workplace accident in Palma: worker hit by reversing lorryMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Workplace accident in Palma: worker hit by reversing lorry

A worker was injured by a reversing lorry at Carrefour on Calle General Riera in Palma, Mallorca, on 22 August and taken to Son Espases hospital.

Historical research volumes added to Palma public collectionsMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Historical research volumes added to Palma public collections

On 22 August 2026, Palma, Mallorca, receives academy research volumes for free consultation at Can Sales and the Archive of the Kingdom of Mallorca.

Palma gaming hall damage: man arrestedMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Palma gaming hall damage: man arrested

National Police detained a man in Palma, Mallorca, on Thursday after a television was damaged at a gaming hall in early March, causing losses above €3,500.

Palma jet ski hire fire: man arrestedMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Palma jet ski hire fire: man arrested

Spanish National Police arrested a former customer over a suspected fire at a jet ski hire firm in Palma, Mallorca, on 13 August, damaging vehicles.

Warmer Mediterranean raises Balearic storm riskMallorca News & Magazine
22 August 2026

Warmer Mediterranean raises Balearic storm risk

Experts in Palma, Mallorca, said on 22 August 2026 that warmer Mediterranean waters can fuel more intense storms when conditions align.

Balearic Islands migrant boat: 26 deported to NigerMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Balearic Islands migrant boat: 26 deported to Niger

Alarm Phone said on 21 August that Algeria intercepted a migrant boat bound for the Balearic Islands and deported all 26 passengers to Niger.

Spain’s hotel sector tracks 2025 summer performanceMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Spain’s hotel sector tracks 2025 summer performance

Madrid, 21 August 2026: Spain's hotel sector reports July overnight stays up 0.3%, while air links support stronger international demand this summer.

Avenida Joan Amer refurbishment starts in Porto CristoMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Avenida Joan Amer refurbishment starts in Porto Cristo

Road, pavement and lighting upgrades on Avenida Joan Amer in Porto Cristo, Mallorca, start on 25 August, with work expected to last three months.

Balearic Islands public education funding demandMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Balearic Islands public education funding demand

ANPE called on Spain on 21 August 2026 in Palma, Mallorca, to guarantee public education funding that reflects island costs and pupil growth in Baleares.

Balearic Islands storms forecast for the weekendMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Balearic Islands storms forecast for the weekend

The Balearic Islands face showers and thunderstorms on 21 August 2026 as a powerful low brings unsettled weather through the weekend, AEMET says.

Nearly 200 positive alcohol and drug tests in Balearic traffic checksMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Nearly 200 positive alcohol and drug tests in Balearic traffic checks

Guardia Civil traffic officers found nearly 200 positive alcohol or drug tests across the Balearic Islands from 10 to 16 August, checking 3,855 vehicles.

Playa de Palma paths upgraded near Mar JónicaMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Playa de Palma paths upgraded near Mar Jónica

Palma City Council completed a €410,446 upgrade of public paths and green space between Mar Jónica and Mar d'Aral in Playa de Palma on 21 August.

Palma child abandonment arrest: grandmother detainedMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

Palma child abandonment arrest: grandmother detained

On 21 August 2026, police said a grandmother was arrested in Palma, Mallorca, after neighbours reported her grandson alone on a fourth-floor balcony.

DomusVi Palma staff shortage protest held in MallorcaMallorca News & Magazine
21 August 2026

DomusVi Palma staff shortage protest held in Mallorca

DomusVi Palma employees protested staff shortages and workload in Palma on 21 August, and their works committee plans another rally on 28 August.