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50 Hunde aus vernachlässigter Finca: Jetzt in Son Reus zur Adoption

Blick aufs Festland

03/04/2026

4 Min.

From a Neglected Finca: 50 Dogs in Son Reus Seek Homes

At the end of February, emergency teams rescued 50 dogs from a neglected finca near Palma. After medical care at the Son Reus shelter, they are now available for adoption. A call to people willing to take responsibility.

Stranded Between Hubs: What the Balearic Government Really Must Do

Around 500 island residents are currently stranded abroad. The government has set up an email contact point — but many questions remain unanswered.

Germans Spent More on Travel in 2025 Than Ever — a Boost for Mallorca

Record year 2025: German holidaymakers spent €87.9 billion on advance-booked trips. Package holidays are rising — a plus for Mallorca's tourism, especially hotels and airport services.

Wild chase in Illetes: Police arrest motorcyclist after crash

On the Paseo de Illetes a motorcyclist rode the wrong way, was involved in a crash, fled and was arrested after a pursuit. A van driver suffered minor injuries. A reality check: What went wrong — and what needs to change?

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.

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