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Traumhausverlosung: Berliner gewinnt zweimillionen-Finca auf Mallorca

Blick aufs Festland

02/04/2026

4 Min.

Dream house in Mallorca: Berliner wins two-million-euro finca — and the island benefits too

A 60-year-old man from Berlin has won a turnkey finca in Mallorca's interior in a German social lottery — plus €150,000. For Mallorca this means not only a new home but also donations to DKMS.

Weather review January 2026: More rain, more questions — Is Mallorca prepared?

Six storms, significantly more precipitation and strong gusts shaped the island winter. A critical stocktake: what do the numbers say, what is missing from the debate and which measures help against future extreme events?

Mallorca in the Epstein Files: What the Documents Show — and What Is Missing on the Island

Released documents name Palma, Valldemossa and contacts with local real estate. But the files do not reveal whether criminal acts took place on Mallorca. Time for clarity — and concrete steps on the island.

Drugs, Crypto and a Well-Known Surname: A Reality Check on the Arrest in Málaga

The arrest of Francisco de Borbón in a money-laundering investigation raises questions: How do the links between drug trafficking, cryptocurrencies and individuals from prominent families work? A critical look at what's missing and how authorities, banks and society should respond.

Bail reduced – what the decision means for victims, defendants and Mallorca

An appeals court in Palma has significantly lowered the bail in the Ballermann arson case. What does this mean for those harmed, the defendants and public trust in the island's justice system? A critical look with concrete, everyday proposals.

Ballermann Opening: Playa de Palma kicks off mid-April – two weekends, eight days of party

The season at Playa de Palma starts earlier this year: Bierkönig opens April 16–19, Megapark follows April 23–26. Two weekends — more party, more work for the island.

650 Students Defrauded: Verdict Upheld — a Reality Check for Majorca Tourism

The Supreme Court confirms: a tour operator must serve two years in prison and pay more than €280,000 to 650 students. How could this happen — and what will change for Majorca?

When Tourism Weighs More Than a Regional Budget: How Resilient Are the Balearic Islands?

More than 19 million visitors and over €23 billion in revenue in 2025: Tourism on the Balearic Islands has reached a scale that surpasses the annual budget of a German federal state. Key question: How sustainable is this growth — and who really benefits?

How Many Hectares Do We Give to Luxury? Five Villas per Week and the Consequences for Mallorca

Terraferida counts 846 new luxury villas between 2021 and 2024. The figure is more than a statistic: it shows how the island's land is disappearing piece by piece. What this is really about and what must be done now.

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