Mallorca News & Insights

Latest news, insights, and stories from the world’s most beautiful island.

🔴 LATEST NEWS:Old Craft Revived: Free Dry-Stone Course in Raixa-Social Housing in the Luxury Complex: How Much Solidarity Can Be Bought?-Balearic Islands Demand More Say in Airports — Who Bears the Responsibility?-Close to the city and green: New-build villas with pool in La Bonanova-Housing Crisis in Mallorca: Why Many Give Up the Search — a Reality Check-New accessible hiking shelter in Betlem opens on May 1-When Speed Matters: Palma Finance Brings Flexible Funding to Palma's Property Market-Regenerative Therapies in Palma: A New Approach to Back Pain-Hug scam on the beach: €3,000 chain, departure order – and what's still missing-Filing Obligation in Mallorca: Do German Second-Home Owners Really Have to File IRPF – and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes?-Old Craft Revived: Free Dry-Stone Course in Raixa-Social Housing in the Luxury Complex: How Much Solidarity Can Be Bought?-Balearic Islands Demand More Say in Airports — Who Bears the Responsibility?-Close to the city and green: New-build villas with pool in La Bonanova-Housing Crisis in Mallorca: Why Many Give Up the Search — a Reality Check-New accessible hiking shelter in Betlem opens on May 1-When Speed Matters: Palma Finance Brings Flexible Funding to Palma's Property Market-Regenerative Therapies in Palma: A New Approach to Back Pain-Hug scam on the beach: €3,000 chain, departure order – and what's still missing-Filing Obligation in Mallorca: Do German Second-Home Owners Really Have to File IRPF – and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes?

Current Topics:Mallorca Palma Sicherheit Tourismus Wetter

Pralinen als Bestechungsversuch: Lehren aus dem Cala Millor-Fall

Blick aufs Festland

04/18/2026

4 Min.

Chocolates Instead of Paperwork: What the Cala Millor Case Reveals About Loopholes in the Permitting System

A businessman is alleged to have handed a coastal authority chief €20,000 in a box of chocolates to obtain a permit for a ticket booth in Cala Millor. What makes the system vulnerable and how to reliably seal it.

Rapid Help Instead of Helplessness: Hotel Association and Consulates Strengthen Psychological Support in Mallorca

Hoteliers, 29 consulates and the Balearic psychologists' association are networking in Playa de Palma to act more quickly, clearly and humanely in cases of psychological emergencies involving guests and international staff.

Reality check: How a global crypto pyramid scheme landed in Palma's real estate world

Police dismantled Operation 'Acantilado': properties, a yacht and luxury cars were targeted. A reality check on money laundering, system gaps and concrete countermeasures for Mallorca.

'You simply don't expect it': Hidden cameras in a bar toilet — What needs to be done now

At least 400 women are reported to have been secretly filmed. A convicted bar owner received four years in prison. One affected woman describes how the crime destroyed everyday life.

2374

5 Min.

Kriminalität auf Mallorca

When Hormuz Was Briefly Spanish: What the Island in the Persian Gulf Can Teach Us Today

A small rocky island, European flags, warships in Palma — the history of Hormuz shows how global power struggles, trade and local coastal towns like Palma are connected. A critical assessment with concrete proposals.

When the 'Caretaker' from Mannheim Strolls Through Palma: What His Short Trip Reveals About Mallorca

A well-known TV personality from Germany is vacationing in Mallorca for the first time. His stroll through Palma's old town reveals insights about inequality, tourism and local aid.

ZDF broadcasts evangelical service from the 'Crystal Church' in Arenal

On April 19 at 9:30 a.m. ZDF will broadcast a German-language televised worship service live from the La Porciúncula church in Arenal. The pastoral couple Mechels and Braun are preparing with rehearsals and TV coaching; admission is only by registration.

Seafront before the Restart: Club Plans Between Hope and Everyday Concerns

New clubs in the former Tito's and the return of the Social Club: An opportunity for the Paseo Marítimo — but is music alone enough to solve problems like traffic, noise and vacancy?

Beach brawl: 25-year-old seriously injured at Playa de Palma

At the Mar Menor/Mar de Java intersection in the third row from the sea, a fight escalated that reportedly involved around ten people. A 25-year-old was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Stay Informed

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss important news again.

No spam, unsubscribe anytime.