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Portocolom: Fisher huts to be partially ready before summer

Blick aufs Festland

01/10/2026

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Portocolom: First fishing huts expected to be usable again before summer

The Balearic government is investing more than ten million euros in the restoration of Portocolom harbor. Part of the old fishing huts could be usable again before summer, weather permitting. Complete renovation runs until the end of 2027.

115 Migrant Boats: What Happens to the Wrecks at Son Tous

In 2025, authorities on the Balearic Islands report that 115 migrant boats were disposed of while nearly 400 arrived. Many hulls are still stored at the former Son Tous military site near Palma. A reality check: who pays, who decides, and why do boats sit around for months?

Día de la Pesta: Palma's Unusual Ritual for Saint Sebastian

This evening Palma recalls an old legend of liberation with the unusual "Día de la Pesta". At 5:00 PM people are asked to wear black on the town hall square, followed by a procession and a celebration with DJ music. Drivers should expect road closures.

Knife attack in Palma: Who protects the city's nights?

A man lies seriously injured in front of a pharmacy on Joan Miró Street — after an altercation at an afterhours venue on Plaza Gomila. Police are searching for the suspect. A reality check on what is missing and how Palma can make its nights safer.

Fire, Sparks, Community: Sant Antoni kicks off in Mallorca's villages

The traditional Sant Antoni fire runs are picking up again: in Sa Pobla, Manacor, Son Servera and Pollença flames flicker tonight — markets, children's runs and late devil runs shape the evenings.

La Almudaina in Palma closes for final works until the end of June

The royal palace La Almudaina in Palma is closed to visitors from 12 January to 30 June 2026 due to final renovation works — including new lighting, an accessible visitor area and a revised exhibition.

Sineu: 17 years in prison after the murder of a 91-year-old — why quiet family violence is too rarely discussed

A 51-year-old has been sentenced in Palma to 17 years in prison after killing her 91-year-old aunt in Sineu in April 2024 and transporting the body in a suitcase to Palma. What does this case reveal about loneliness, family conflicts and care planning for elderly people in Mallorca?

Fire, Drums, Village Square: Sant Antoni Awakens on Mallorca

At the end of January many villages on Mallorca grow loud, warm and a little wild again: the traditional fire runs for Sant Antoni begin — with devils, markets and neighborhood barbecues.

Decline off Cabrera: Who owns the sea — and who pays the price?

A long-term study shows that even protected areas like Cabrera are losing species. What does this mean for Mallorca — and which questions are missing from the debate?

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