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US-Marinehubschrauber auf Son Sant Joan: Zwischenstopp und offene Fragen

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03/06/2026

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US Navy helicopters at Son Sant Joan: stopover and open questions

Three US Navy helicopters landed at Son Sant Joan, stayed for several hours and then flew on to Almería. Was this a purely technical stop or a political message? A reality check from Palma.

'Only the Essentials' in a Jar: Skjur Celebrates Market Entry in Calvià

At the club restaurant of T Golf Calvià, the German dermocosmetics brand Skjur introduced its reduced skincare routine — an event that felt more like a sunny afternoon on the island than a typical product presentation.

Six cameras, five dogs, a large estate: when security becomes a private matter

Caro and Andreas Robens have further secured their estate in Ses Palmeres — six new cameras on a 2,000 m² property. An occasion to reflect on privacy, neighborhood relations and solutions in Mallorca.

Two crashes on the Ma-13 minutes apart: Why this stretch feels dangerous again

Within about ten minutes on Thursday afternoon two collisions occurred on the Ma-13 between Alcúdia and Palma. Six vehicles were involved and several people suffered minor injuries. A reality check on what’s missing and what could be changed quickly.

Hand-luggage trick on TV: When an idea becomes a provocation for Ryanair

A TV clip shows several jackets joined into a single garment to circumvent hand-luggage limits. Ryanair reacted briefly and plainly: 'Just don't do that.' A reality check from Palma.

When Chains Snap in Palma: How Safe Are We on Buses?

Two cases in which a man's gold chains were torn from his neck by passengers in Palma ended with an arrest. A reality check: what do the facts say, where are the everyday problems and which measures would really help?

Vintage Car Party in the Tramuntana: Puerto Portals as the Start for the Classic Rally

Over 100 classic vehicles, 24 female drivers – and three days of motorized joie de vivre between harbor air and mountain bends. A look at the rally through the Serra de Tramuntana.

Eurowings brings 40 new Boeing 737-8 MAX — a gain for Majorca

Eurowings will receive 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft between 2027 and 2032. For Majorca this means more seats, new connections and more modern, fuel-efficient planes — an opportunity for hospitality and a longer season.

When Walling Up Becomes a Permanent Solution: How Santa Margalida Struggles with Aggressive Squatters

In Santa Margalida the municipality has bricked up a multi-family building on Lluna and Major streets after repeated break-in and occupation attempts by organized groups escalated the situation. A reality check: How far can authorities go, what is missing from the debate, and which practical steps does the island need?

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