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Pere Garau zwischen Wandel und Verlust: Wie die Nachbarschaftskrümel gerettet werden können

Blick aufs Festland

01/10/2026

4 Min.

A gradual farewell from Pere Garau: Who will shape the neighborhood in future?

Pere Garau is visibly changing: streets, shops and rhythms of life are shifting. What are the consequences of the displacement of traditional retail — and what is missing from the debate?

Palma must switch: Tarjeta Única replaces the old card – deadline March 31

Anyone still using the Tarjeta Ciudadana must switch to the new Tarjeta Única by March 31. The conversion brings organizational gaps — and everyday worries for older people and commuters.

115 Migrant Boats: What Happens to the Wrecks at Son Tous

In 2025, authorities on the Balearic Islands report that 115 migrant boats were disposed of while nearly 400 arrived. Many hulls are still stored at the former Son Tous military site near Palma. A reality check: who pays, who decides, and why do boats sit around for months?

Día de la Pesta: Palma's Unusual Ritual for Saint Sebastian

This evening Palma recalls an old legend of liberation with the unusual "Día de la Pesta". At 5:00 PM people are asked to wear black on the town hall square, followed by a procession and a celebration with DJ music. Drivers should expect road closures.

Knife attack in Palma: Who protects the city's nights?

A man lies seriously injured in front of a pharmacy on Joan Miró Street — after an altercation at an afterhours venue on Plaza Gomila. Police are searching for the suspect. A reality check on what is missing and how Palma can make its nights safer.

La Almudaina in Palma closes for final works until the end of June

The royal palace La Almudaina in Palma is closed to visitors from 12 January to 30 June 2026 due to final renovation works — including new lighting, an accessible visitor area and a revised exhibition.

Sineu: 17 years in prison after the murder of a 91-year-old — why quiet family violence is too rarely discussed

A 51-year-old has been sentenced in Palma to 17 years in prison after killing her 91-year-old aunt in Sineu in April 2024 and transporting the body in a suitcase to Palma. What does this case reveal about loneliness, family conflicts and care planning for elderly people in Mallorca?

Dead Aunt in Suitcase: Why This Case Raises More Questions Than Answers

A court sentenced a woman to 17 years in prison after she confessed to killing her 91-year-old aunt in Sineu and transporting the body in a suitcase to Palma. How could the situation escalate like this — and what is lacking in the protection of elderly people on the island?

El Terreno Gets a New Boutique Hotel – Family Project Between History and Rooftop Terrace

In the west of Palma a small boutique hotel is being created across two houses on Calle Joan Miró. A family project restores a 1932 building and opens a rooftop terrace with views of Bellver.

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