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Doctors' strike in the Balearics: Demonstration in Palma

Blick aufs Festland

12/11/2025

4 Min.

Doctors' strike in the Balearics: Why the demonstration in Palma is more than a labour dispute

Day three of the four-day strike: Today at 11 a.m. Simebal is calling for a rally in front of the Delegación del Gobierno in Palma. What lies behind the demand for a doctors' statute?

Atlético Baleares hosts Atlético Madrid: Rescheduled match, ticket info and tips for the evening

The Copa del Rey tie takes place on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 PM at the Estadi Balear. Online tickets are available: club members €25, all others €50. We have travel and atmosphere tips for the match.

Collapse at Palma's City Wall: What Needs to Happen Now

A part of the medieval Baluard de Sant Pere has collapsed. The damage to the earthen facade and the long wait for restoration raise questions about responsibilities and urgent action needed.

Cruise Boom 2025: Numbers Celebrate, Residents Take Stock

511 ship calls in Palma in 2025 – that's an increase of 2.4 percent. But a 43 percent decline in December and the question of what the island actually gains from this growth remain open.

Balearic Islands: Rents to rise by an average of €400 in 2026 — who will pay the bill?

Around 24,500 five-year contracts on the Balearic Islands will expire — according to the ministry this means extra costs of about €400 per month for many households. A reality check from Palma with concrete proposals for island policy.

Historic Nativity Returns to Palma: Restored Figures on Display Today

After more than ten years the central figures of a Neapolitan nativity are once again on display in Palma. The restoration cost around €400,000; opening tonight at 7 p.m. with a concert, exhibition open until January 6.

Indoor Pool Festivals in Palma: Water Courses, Children's Laughter and Full Registration Lists

Palma is once again hosting the traditional indoor pool festivals: Son Moix on Dec 21 and Son Hugo on Dec 28. Registration opens Friday at 9:00 a.m. — act quickly.

Palma launches winter discount for residents: 20% off hotels, 15% off ferries

The city of Palma has launched a limited-time discount campaign for residents: 20% off hotel stays and flights, 15% off ferries — valid until December 23. An incentive for quiet winter days in the capital.

Gottschalk's Farewell: How Palma's Arena Briefly Became Germany's Summer Stage

Thomas Gottschalk has stepped away from the spotlight. For Mallorca, memories remain of five major evenings at the Coliseo Balear – loud cheers, celebrity visits and the realization that the island is more than just a backdrop.

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