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Winding up the ghost shopping center in Palma: Who benefits — the city or the owners?

Palma Moves to Regain the Underground Space Under Plaça Major

Palma has opened expropriation proceedings for the underground spaces under Plaça Major, but the process may still face objections and appeals.

Published: April 23, 2026
Winding up the ghost shopping center in Palma: Who benefits — the city or the owners?

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Why is Palma taking over the underground shops under Plaça Major?

Palma city council has opened expropriation proceedings for the underground retail spaces under Plaça Major to regain control of a long-neglected area. The aim is to clear the legal path for a new use of the space, but the process still has to go through objections, valuation checks and other formal steps.

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