Mallorca hearing: 24 bodies recovered from Balearic graves

In Palma, Mallorca, regional minister Antònia Maria Estarellas says families have received the remains of 13 people recovered from graves across the Balearic Islands. Of the 24 bodies recovered during this parliamentary term, 14 have been identified, she told parliament on Wednesday, 11 November. The figures come after the Balearic Islands repealed their democratic memory law.

Estarellas said the government had not given up its work to find and identify the dead. She said families remained at the heart of that work.

More graves to be excavated

A fifth plan has more than 841,000 euros set aside for 12 excavations across the islands. It is due to run until 18 August 2027. Bodies have been identified on Eivissa for the first time during this parliamentary term, Estarellas said, while identifications on Menorca are still pending.

Help for families

Two specialist psychologists linked to the Complutense University of Madrid now support families, up from one professional. They have worked on Mallorca, Eivissa and Formentera and travelled beyond the islands to help families when remains were handed over.

The Palma columbarium holds the remains of 225 people. Ten have been identified and returned to their families.

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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com