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Riesenrad, Zuckerwatte- und Marktstände mit Besuchern bei abendlicher Fira del Ram auf Son Fusteret.

Blick aufs Festland

02/05/2026

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Fira del Ram returns: Fairground, cotton candy and long evenings in Son Fusteret

The Fira del Ram opens this year from 27 February to 12 April at the Son Fusteret grounds. Open daily — time for cotton candy, the Ferris wheel and market atmosphere.

Red Lightning rolls again – Tren de Sóller starts the season

Since 2 February the historic Tren de Sóller is running again between Palma and Sóller. First departure was at 10:30, return ticket costs €30.

Rescue from the Air: Practical Drone Test at Palma Airport

An eVTOL transported medical samples 33 kilometers from Palma to Son Albertí. The trial within the EUREKA project showed how vertiports and U‑Space could work together in practice — and what that means for the Balearic Islands.

Who protects our children — and how? Mallorca reviews Madrid's social-media plan

Madrid wants to keep under-16s away from social networks. On Mallorca there is skepticism: practical enforceability, data protection and educational gaps are being discussed. What is missing in the discourse — and what could a better solution look like?

Dream house in Mallorca: Berliner wins two-million-euro finca — and the island benefits too

A 60-year-old man from Berlin has won a turnkey finca in Mallorca's interior in a German social lottery — plus €150,000. For Mallorca this means not only a new home but also donations to DKMS.

Weather review January 2026: More rain, more questions — Is Mallorca prepared?

Six storms, significantly more precipitation and strong gusts shaped the island winter. A critical stocktake: what do the numbers say, what is missing from the debate and which measures help against future extreme events?

Mallorca in the Epstein Files: What the Documents Show — and What Is Missing on the Island

Released documents name Palma, Valldemossa and contacts with local real estate. But the files do not reveal whether criminal acts took place on Mallorca. Time for clarity — and concrete steps on the island.

Drugs, Crypto and a Well-Known Surname: A Reality Check on the Arrest in Málaga

The arrest of Francisco de Borbón in a money-laundering investigation raises questions: How do the links between drug trafficking, cryptocurrencies and individuals from prominent families work? A critical look at what's missing and how authorities, banks and society should respond.

Bail reduced – what the decision means for victims, defendants and Mallorca

An appeals court in Palma has significantly lowered the bail in the Ballermann arson case. What does this mean for those harmed, the defendants and public trust in the island's justice system? A critical look with concrete, everyday proposals.

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