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Mehr Menschen im März auf den Balearen: Chancen und Probleme

Blick aufs Festland

06/04/2026

4 Min.

As Crowded as Ever: More People in March on the Balearic Islands — a Reality Check

At the end of March, the Balearic Statistics Institute counted more than 1.5 million people on the islands, about 1.19 million on Mallorca alone. What does this mean for daily life, infrastructure and quality of life? A critical look.

First-floor accident in Inca: toddler with severe head trauma after fall

In Inca, a two-year-old boy fell from the first floor and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. Rescue teams took him to Son Espases. What is missing in the debate on child safety?

Port d'Andratx: Lonely discovery in a holiday apartment – Who looks after our older neighbours?

A 79-year-old German tenant was found dead in his apartment in Port d'Andratx. Firefighters and the Guardia Civil had to enter via the terrace. The case raises questions about the loneliness of older people and about preventive care on the island.

Suspicious Button in the Ear: How Gaps in the Examination System Create Security Risks

Five candidates in Mallorca were caught using hidden radio technology while passing the driving test. A reality check: how could the systems fail — and what needs to change?

Vandalism in Santa Maria del Camí: Real estate agencies and cultural heritage damaged — who is behind it?

Several real estate offices in Santa Maria del Camí were damaged in early June. Windows, locks and facades were affected — a business located in a protected convent was also hit. What are the consequences for the neighborhood, tourism and culture?

Sa Riera Is Cleaned: How Palma Gets Turquoise Water for a Few Days

The municipal utilities are cleaning the concreted section of the Torrent Sa Riera until June 19. After completion, clear water from the Son Tugores drinking water treatment plant flows through — and the city stretch briefly gleams in Caribbean turquoise.

Who Is Tearing Down the Barrier at Cala Agulla? A Reality Check from Capdepera

The new barrier to Cala Agulla was deliberately destroyed. Who benefits from this disturbance — and who pays the bill? A local perspective with analysis and concrete proposed solutions.

Older German Found Dead in Seaside Apartment: How Can This Happen in a Busy Holiday Resort?

A 79-year-old German citizen was found dead in an apartment directly by the sea in Port d'Andratx. Firefighters and police accessed the flat via the balcony; indications point to a natural death and that the man had likely been deceased for about a month.

Two-year-old falls from balcony in Inca — what the accident reveals about safety on the island

A two-year-old boy fell from a first-floor balcony in Inca on Wednesday afternoon and was admitted to Son Espases with severe head injuries. The Guardia Civil is investigating. What is missing from the public debate — and what needs to happen now?

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