News From Mallorca

In Ariany, Mallorca, three completed projects add cycle routes, marked walking paths and new water pipes. On 14 October 2026, officials hear local proposals.

Palma, Mallorca, 14 October 2026: a global study finds heat and rain shape pollinator ties, with possible consequences for crops as the climate changes.

Madrid, 14 October 2026: Spain's Supreme Court upholds 24 and 19-year jail terms for Ábalos and García, rejecting their bids to void the mask-case ruling.

On 14 October, Palma confirms s’Aigua Dolça sports centre will open on Thursday, but the car park stays shut for members and El Terreno neighbours.

On 14 October 2026, Palma's hotel association says hotels help staff with rent and housing as a shortage of homes makes hiring harder on Mallorca.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October, opposition parties press Marga Prohens for answers on housing and tourist overcrowding ahead of Tuesday’s debate.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October 2026, shopkeepers report weak sales as Balearic inflation reaches 5.1%. Fuel bills add pressure; more aid is on the table.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October 2026, youth councils reveal that just 8% of young Balearic islanders live independently as rents outstrip pay.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October 2026, GOB calls for a ban on new rural pools as it warns the draft farm law could open the countryside to tourist rooms.

On 21 October in Inca, Mallorca, new Catalan speakers share their stories as experts discuss why migrant adults learn the language. Register by 15 October.

Mallorca firms face a €300,000 aid cap. On 14 October 2026, Marga Prohens asks Brussels to ease it, arguing island costs leave firms at a disadvantage.

Palma, 14 October 2026: Organisers set out an antifascist weekend with Friday’s debate on Europe, a Saturday social media workshop and a closing talk.

In Sóller, Mallorca, public housing applicants face an 18-year residency rule. On 14 October, an EU warning raises questions as Balearic leaders defend it.

Palma, Mallorca, 14 October 2026: A Saturday protest demands a timetable for replacing horse-drawn carriages as the city checks an electric model for 2027.

Madrid, 14 October: Air Europa reports more than eight million summer passengers, with Africa routes up 41% and almost 3.5 million domestic seats sold.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October, a court halts an Ibiza teacher’s trial involving five underage pupils after a dispute over recorded testimony.

On 14 October, Palma, Mallorca's hoteliers report 89% summer occupancy and an 8.9% rise in room costs. Their winter plans focus on local guests.

On 14 October 2026, Podemos confirms Ana Rosa Abejón as its Balearic Islands candidate with 89.98% of the primary vote. Madrid and Asturias vote too.

Madrid, 14 October: A Balearic Islands court win scraps tougher rules for private universities. The Spanish Supreme Court now sets aside remaining challenges.

Santa Eulària's paseo de la Paz car park starts an upgrade on 19 October 2026. It stays open, but new payment machines and entry kit may cause disruption.

On 14 October 2026 in Consell, Mallorca, Bread Week's launch highlights a hiring gap: Balearic bakeries have made around 30 job board requests in five months.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 14 October 2026, the PSIB says some buses run 75 minutes apart. The city points to a bigger fleet and 61 million passengers a year.

On 14 October 2026, Manacor’s abattoir on Mallorca remains shut. The PP says the failed rebuild leaves a bill of over €56,000 and €1.5 million to repay.

Rescuers save 17 people from a boat 12 miles south of Formentera on 14 October 2026. The rescue follows the arrival of seven boats in the Balearics.

On 14 October 2026, Javier Torres’s party reports his plea for EU housing help for Ibiza and warning that centralised funds could put island projects at risk.