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Menschenmenge auf Plaça Cort/Plaza de la Reina feiert Silvester 2026 mit DJs und traditioneller Traubenzählung.

Blick aufs Festland

01/01/2026

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Palma celebrates: Thousands welcome 2026 at Plaça Cort and Plaza de la Reina

Thousands gathered in Palma to celebrate the turn of the year together. Music, DJs and the traditional grape counting shaped the peaceful atmosphere on Plaça Cort and Plaza de la Reina.

V-16 Warning Light Becomes Mandatory: What Mallorca Needs to Know

From 1 January 2026 Spain will require the connected V-16 warning light instead of the warning triangle — but only for vehicles registered in Spain. Which questions remain and how Mallorca's everyday life will be affected.

Body found near Son Banya: Who cares for those nobody misses?

A lifeless body in advanced decomposition was found near the shantytown Son Banya. The homicide unit is investigating — but the question remains why deaths at the margins of society so often go unnoticed.

Farewell and Passing On: How Mallorca's Voices from 2025 Resonate

The year 2025 took people who helped shape the island. From politics to environmental protection to the kitchen — their traces remain. A grateful look back with concrete ideas for how everyday life in Mallorca can keep their legacy alive.

Is the Mega Fine Enough? What Ibiza's Fight Against Illegal Holiday Rentals Really Changes

A ruling that hurts: a €417,000 fine against a landlord on Ibiza is causing a stir. Is such a measure enough to reclaim housing — or just a drop in the ocean?

V-16 instead of the warning triangle: What the new warning light really means for Mallorca

From January 1st, Spain requires connected V-16 warning lights for vehicles with Spanish registration. Those without one face an €80 fine. A reality check for Mallorca: who is affected, what's missing in the debate — and how locals and tourists are responding in practice.

Winter Walk: Porto Cristo — a Village Almost to Yourself

In December Porto Cristo shows a quiet, almost intimate side: promenades without crowds, a souvenir shop from 1945, siren art by Pere Pujol and a Swiss resident who explains the village in its quiet moments.

Duty-Free Theft in Cologne: Two Spaniards Caught with Perfumes, Bags and Sunglasses

At Cologne/Bonn airport, officers stopped two Spanish passengers after a sales assistant in the duty-free shop noticed a theft. What lessons should Mallorca draw from this?

Why fireworks on Mallorca aren't simply banned — and where the limits lie

Fireworks are part of Mallorca's annual cycle — from village festivals to Sant Sebastià. The practice is regulated, the culture is deeply rooted. Yet discussions about animals, fine particulate matter and safe areas are lacking. What should be changed?

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