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Mine-clearance exercise off Mallorca: security and local impact

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05/09/2026

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Mine-clearance exercise off Mallorca: Coastal security — and what's still missing

An international mine-clearance exercise is underway off Mallorca until tomorrow. What residents and visitors should know, which questions remain unanswered, and how harbour life can be organised compatibly.

Tight curves, fast bikes: When Tramuntana roads become danger zones

Bus drivers sound the alarm: On routes like Sa Calobra and Formentor, the coexistence of scheduled buses, rental cars and fast cyclists is becoming increasingly risky. Who protects residents, visitors and road users?

Collective Agreement in Retail on the Balearic Islands: What Really Reaches Workers' Pay

Employers and unions have agreed a four-year collective agreement: 14 percent in total, 4.5 percent for this year. Is that enough for Mallorca's shop workers?

Ironman in Alcúdia and Binter Night Run in Palma: Who can still get through today?

The Ironman 70.3 in Alcúdia and the Binter Night Run in Palma are causing extensive road closures today. If you're in Port d'Alcúdia, around the Tramuntana or on the Paseo Marítimo, plan your route now. A reality check with everyday scenes, missing information and concrete suggestions.

After a Bird Strike in the Air: How Safe Is Landing at Palma Airport Really?

An Air Europa flight from Madrid landed in Palma after a bird strike and a brief control‑system issue. A close call — or a wake‑up call for better precautions?

4.5 percent now, 14 percent by 2029: What the new retail collective agreement for the Balearic Islands really means

Employers and unions agreed on a new collective agreement: 4.5% wage increase this year, 14% in four years. A reality check from Palma — what is good, what is missing and which steps are needed now.

Land swap at the Velodrome: Are 300 social homes in Palma enough?

The Consell hands a plot next to the velodrome to IBAVI — more than 300 social homes are planned. A chance, but many details are missing: who will move in, when will construction start and how will the neighbourhood be involved?

Ironman in Alcúdia and Binter Night Run in Palma: Who pays the price for the road closures?

Today the Ironman 70.3 in Alcúdia and the Binter Night Run in Palma are causing widespread road closures. A reality check: how good are the planning and information for residents and traffic?

Arrest in Mallorca: German allegedly ran 42 fake shops

A 35-year-old from NRW was arrested in Mallorca. He is alleged to have operated over 40 fake online shops and defrauded hundreds of customers. A reality check.

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