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„Wir schaffen das nicht mehr“: Mallorcas Proteste gegen Massentourismus erklärt

Blick aufs Festland

08/01/2026

4 Min.

We can't cope anymore: Why the demonstrations in Mallorca are more than anger at tourists

The protests in July/August 2026 are not an anti-tourism outburst but a cry for help: housing is scarce, workers are lacking and infrastructure is strained. A critical assessment with concrete proposals from everyday life on the island.

Filming at the Gate and Onboard: Why the Rules Are Confusing — and Who Decides

Ryanair bans recordings entirely, Eurowings allows private selfies, Condor asks for consideration. Why passengers are often left in the dark and how travelers at Palma Airport can act safely.

Arrest after alleged rape at Ballermann – A reality check

An 18-year-old German was arrested after an incident in El Arenal and later released by the judge. Why do questions about prevention, investigation and victim protection remain unanswered?

Who protects those who are unaccompanied? Young people sleep on a roof in Alcúdia — risks and advice

In Alcúdia several underage residents of a care facility slept on the flat roof of a house — apparently to escape the heat. A reality check: why such scenes become possible and how we can make them safer in the future.

Why the airport is now "Palma-Mallorca" — and what it triggers on the island

A ministerial decree replaces "Palma de Mallorca" with "Palma-Mallorca." What it is really about, who pushed the decision and which questions remain open.

Almost missed Palma: Why an expired ID can cost you your flight and how to avoid it

Two Germans at Erfurt-Weimar Airport nearly missed their flight to Mallorca because their ID cards had expired. A temporary travel document (€32) saved the trip. What's missing from travel warnings — and which concrete steps should you take now?

Flughafen Erfurt-Weimar

Es Guix bei Lluc: Naturpool, Hausmannskost und mallorquinische Gastfreundschaft

Blick aufs Festland

08/01/2026

4 Min.

A quiet classic near Lluc: Es Guix, the restaurant with a natural pool and authentic homestyle cooking

A family-run eatery, a natural pool, classic Mallorcan cuisine and a passion for the wine cellar – Es Guix near Lluc is a refuge away from the crowds.

Bullfighter in Palma injured: An incident, many open questions

Morante de la Puebla was injured in the hand during an estocada in Palma and was treated in the arena. The incident raises questions about safety, transparency and the public debate around bullfighting in Mallorca.

Filming with your phone at the gate and onboard: Who's allowed, who forbids it — and why it can catch many Mallorca travelers off guard

Airport atmosphere, selfies at the gate, shots from the window – many people just do it. But some airlines draw clear boundaries. A critical assessment for Mallorca travelers: what is allowed, what is not, and how to avoid trouble before departure.

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