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Terreno Barrio Hotel in Palma: Eröffnung im Mai – Chance oder Risiko für El Terreno?

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03/03/2026

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Faster Than Expected: Terreno Barrio Hotel Opens in May – Opportunity for El Terreno or Another Push for Gentrification?

A new four-star hotel at Joan Miró 73/75 is set to open in May. 21 rooms, publicly accessible spaces and a gym for residents sound promising — but what does this mean for El Terreno, where rents are already rising?

Reality check: Why the Mein Schiff 4 is stuck in Abu Dhabi — and what this means for Majorca

The Mein Schiff 4 is stuck in Abu Dhabi because the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. A reality check: What does this mean for passengers, operators and Majorca?

Flight from Thirst: Two Dehydrated Babies Rescued off Ibiza — a Critical Assessment

Two young children were admitted to Can Misses with fluid deficiency after a rescue off Ibiza. How do the island, emergency services and politicians respond in the short and long term?

Body on board the 'Lind' in Palma: Who protects crew members on luxury yachts?

A 29-year-old British woman was found dead in her cabin on the 52-meter yacht 'Lind' in Palma harbor. The Guardia Civil is investigating and an autopsy is pending. The facts raise uncomfortable questions about safety on board and how working conditions are handled.

The numbers don't lie: Estellencs cuts water consumption by almost half

In the Tramuntana village of Estellencs, water consumption fell drastically in 2025: digital meters and improved network monitoring reduced withdrawals from 41,451 to 22,568 m³ — a decrease of 45.5 percent.

Premium cabin on A320neo: What Eurowings' 2×2 seats mean for Mallorca

Eurowings is equipping the A320neo with a 2×2 premium seating layout. What does that mean for Mallorca? A reality check: who benefits, who loses out — and what is missing from the debate.

ITB 2026: Balearic Islands present themselves – fresh island editions for the German audience

The Balearic Islands are represented at ITB in Berlin — with a delegation led by President Marga Prohens and newly produced island issues that visitors can pick up at the booth. A look at the significance for Mallorca and why this matters for the season.

Father and Son Missing in the Tramuntana: Why Hikers Keep Getting Lost in the Mountains

Since Monday evening, mountain rescue teams around Escorca have been searching for a father and son who got lost in the Tramuntana mountains. A reality check: what is going wrong — and what can be improved locally?

Why Mallorca's residents are moving to the mainland — a reality check

Housing prices in the Balearic Islands are pushing many locals to the Spanish mainland. What do the numbers show, what is missing from the debate, and which solutions exist locally?

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