Mallorca News & Magazine
News, tips and stories from the island
By topic
Mallorca News & MagazineCalvià 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 News & MagazineMallorca 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 News & MagazineMallorca 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineSexist 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineBoat 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 News & MagazineMallorca 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineLlucmajor 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineGold 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineWorkplace 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineHistorical 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineWarmer 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain’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.
Mallorca News & MagazineAvenida 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineNearly 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePlaya 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.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma 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.
Mallorca News & MagazineDomusVi 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.