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Formentera: Leichenfund und die Frage nach Schutz auf der Balearenroute

Blick aufs Festland

03/04/2026

5 Min.

Bodies on Formentera: Who Protects People on the Balearic Route?

Two bodies were found on Formentera's beaches. The victims wore life jackets and, according to authorities, came from sub-Saharan Africa. A reality check on the Balearic route: what's missing and what needs to happen?

Llucmajor Faces Waste Chaos: Why a Strike Is About More Than Just the Smell of Trash

UGT has announced an indefinite strike of Llucmajor's refuse collectors. A mediation attempt is scheduled. Why the problem runs deeper than negotiated wages and how the municipality might respond.

When the Middle East Conflict Reaches Check‑in: What Mallorca Really Needs Now

At ITB in Berlin senior politicians warn of immediate impacts of the war in the Middle East on flights and logistics. Our reality check: How is Mallorca preparing — and what is still missing in the public discourse?

Rethinking Playa de Palma: What the masterplan can really change — and what it can't

Palma's mayor Jaime Martínez presented an extensive plan for the Playa de Palma at the ITB. What might improve, what will be postponed and what could be missing — a critical look from the island's everyday perspective.

€600 Paid in Advance — No Car at Son Sant Joan: What Went Wrong?

A German holidaymaker paid €600 in advance; at the counter the provider claimed the driving licence was 'illegible' — and the money remains with the intermediary. A reality check on procedures, liability and practical steps at Palma airport.

He was still sitting on a chair: Body found in sawmill container in Selva

In Selva, a man was found lifeless in a construction container on the grounds of a sawmill. The Guardia Civil is investigating and an autopsy has been scheduled. What do we know — and what questions remain unasked?

When Washington Threatens Trade: Trump's Words and Mallorca's Situation

US President Trump threatened a trade halt against Spain after Madrid refused to allow the use of its military bases for operations against Iran. What does this mean for Mallorca — economically, practically in everyday life, politically? A reality check from Palma.

Eight People, One Roof: How a Fire Exposed Palma's Housing Shortage

A fire on the seventh floor of the Avenidas exposed how overcrowded apartments have become: seven adults and one child shared a 120 sqm penthouse. This article poses the central question, offers analysis, a day-to-day scene and concrete proposals for Palma.

Penthouse fire on the Avenidas: A reality check for Palma's fire safety

A fire in a seventh-floor apartment on the Avenidas affected several people last night and left many questions unanswered. What is missing in Palma's protection plans?

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