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Ehrliche Geste an der Playa de Palma: 1.270 Euro gefunden und zurückgegeben

Blick aufs Festland

12/12/2025

4 Min.

Small Gesture, Big Impact: Man Hands in €1,270 at Playa de Palma

At Playa de Palma a 26-year-old found an appointment diary containing €1,270. He turned the cash in to the local police — and prompted warm words during the Christmas season.

Mud Rain and Saharan Dust: Why the Weather Change Is Stirring Mallorca

An Atlantic trough brings rain and Saharan dust: fog, muddy rain from Sunday and a temperature drop early in the week. A reality check for everyday life, traffic and gardens in Mallorca.

Neules calades: Mallorca's delicate Christmas paper art receives protection

The Consell de Mallorca has recognized the delicate 'neules calades' as intangible cultural heritage. A look at the craft, everyday life and how the island is strengthening this tradition.

Santa Lucía: Lucia Concert in Palma's Cathedral

The Scandinavian community invites you tonight to the Lucia concert in Palma Cathedral. Doors open at 19:15, free entry — a small winter moment full of voices and candles.

Pre-trial Detention after Knife Attack in Costitx — What Was Missing to Prevent It?

A 32-year-old is in pre-trial detention after stabbing his former partner. A reality check: How could a restraining order apparently be ignored, and which gaps need to be closed?

Palma: Plaza España Train Station Gets a New Look

Around €3.6 million will be invested in renovating the station at Plaza España: new escalators, toilets, information boards and up to 72 bicycle spaces are intended to make everyday travel easier.

Lots of Money, Lots of Work — But Is It Enough for Palma's Intermodal Station?

The city is pouring €3.6 million into modernizing the Estació Intermodal at Plaça d’Espanya. Good news — but one simple question remains: Does the plan address the real problems, from accessibility to heat?

When the Off-Season Gets Expensive: Why Mallorca's Hoteliers Keep Raising Prices

Mallorca's hotel industry reports robust demand even outside the main season — and is using that to increase prices. We examine the figures from the industry study, ask who benefits, what is missing from the debate, and which measures could actually relieve the island.

Why Palma's 'Persona non grata' Resolution Raises More Questions Than Impact

Palma's city council has formally disapproved of the Spanish prime minister. A symbolic gesture — or a dangerous gamble with the island's political climate?

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