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Mallorca seeks film shoots at 27-country event
Mallorca pitches for future film shoots in Valladolid on 14 and 15 October, as professionals from 27 countries prepare for more than 1,500 meetings.
News From MallorcaBalearic PP backs Feijóo's bid to unseat Sánchez
On 10 October in Madrid, the Balearic PP backs Feijóo's bid to replace Sánchez. Marga Durán says the 29 November vote could bring change for the islands.
Menorca farm tourism expansion threatens farmers, PSOE says
Menorca’s PSOE warns on 10 October 2026 that farms offering tourist stays may expand by 20 per cent, squeezing out farmers who may miss out on tourist income.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Valldemossa Charterhouse wall cuts criticised
In Valldemossa, Mallorca, a private owner cuts openings in the Charterhouse wall for wooden doors. On 10 October, ARCA warns the work may need to stop.
News From MallorcaMallorca in Alvise party's 1,300-signature push
On 10 October, Alvise Pérez's party seeks 1,300 signatures across Mallorca, Eivissa and Menorca to stand in the 29 November election. Signing is not voting.
News From MallorcaMallorca marks a year of 24-hour children’s palliative care
Palma, Mallorca, 10 October 2026: The Balearic children’s palliative care service marks a year of 24-hour cover as Prohens thanks families and staff.
News From MallorcaMallorca fake passports: four held after cash handover
Palma, Mallorca: four arrests follow a passport and cash handover on Monday. The women were stopped with false passports before a UK flight on 29 September.
News From MallorcaIbiza Senate win puts Formentera pact in play
Ibiza’s 2023 Senate win could shape a left-wing pact in Formentera for 29 November. PSOE meets Frente Amplio on Sunday before a 16 October deadline.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Armengol tips Sánchez to win November vote
In Palma, Mallorca, on 10 October, Francina Armengol backs Pedro Sánchez to win again, challenges postal-vote doubts and makes housing an election issue.
News From MallorcaMallorca airport schedules 932 flights on Saturday
Palma Airport on Mallorca has 932 flights scheduled for Saturday, 10 October. Across the Balearic Islands, Aena expects 5,165 over the long weekend.
News From MallorcaMallorca water reserves fall to 36% after dry September
Mallorca’s water reserves fall to 36% after a dry September. On 10 October 2026, the Balearic ministry lists drought alerts while Menorca’s reserves rise.
News From MallorcaMallorca rally crash kills driver, halts event
On 10 October, organisers say the Rally Challenge Mallorca 550 is suspended after a fatal crash near Mortitx, Mallorca. The co-driver is seriously injured.
News From MallorcaMallorca luxury homes: MÉS calls for building freeze
On 10 October 2026, MÉS proposes a freeze on Mallorca luxury homes, higher taxes on non-residential property purchases and a ban on non-resident buyers.
News From MallorcaIbiza sex trafficking: 25 women freed, four arrested
On 5 October in Ibiza, the Civil Guard frees 25 women and arrests four suspects. Investigators uncover false job offers, claimed debts and surveillance.
News From MallorcaMallorca: father jailed for abusing son in Palma
On 10 October 2026, Spain's Supreme Court upholds a father's 10-year, nine-month sentence for abusing his son in Palma, Mallorca. He must pay 20,000 euros.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Palma police seize 3,040 street-sale items
In Palma, Mallorca, police seize 3,040 items in street-sale checks from 5 to 8 October 2026, including football shirts, raincoats and fake watches.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: Few clouds and a slight daytime lift
Mallorca sees few clouds on Saturday, 10 October, as daytime temperatures edge up and nights cool. Winds take a different direction on Menorca.
News From MallorcaAmendment to Travel Assistance for Students from Mallorca
The Balearic education administration is amending a section of the call for applications for students who travel within the European Union for their higher ed
Ibiza to beatify 20 priests murdered in Civil War
In Eivissa, Ibiza, choirs begin events on 10 October for 20 priests murdered in the Civil War. Their beatification on 17 October is a Balearic first.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Prohens to join Guardia Civil day in Alcúdia
On Saturday 10 October, Marga Prohens attends a Guardia Civil ceremony in Alcúdia, Mallorca, after taking part in a children's palliative care event.
News From MallorcaMallorca motocross show brings synchronised jumps to Palma
On Saturday, 10 October, Palma, Mallorca, hosts more than two hours of motocross stunts, with synchronised jumps, a tandem leap and champion riders.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 11 Manacor pharmacies to flag medicine problems
On 9 October, Balearic pharmacists outline a Manacor, Mallorca pilot: 11 pharmacies will flag medicine problems for patients taking ten or more drugs.
News From MallorcaPalma and Tenerife business groups eye joint projects
Palma, 9 October 2026: After the city twins with Santa Cruz de Tenerife, business groups explore investment, innovation and energy projects.
News From MallorcaPalma Palestine protest draws over 1,000 marchers
On 9 October, more than 1,000 people march through Palma, Mallorca, carrying an 80-metre list and calling for Spain to cut ties with Israel.
News From MallorcaEU disability funding at risk in 2028 to 2034 budget
Madrid, 9 October 2026: Ana Peláez Narváez warns that EU disability funding could lose clear budget lines and checks. Here is what she wants protected.