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New pedestrian and cycle path at Playa de Palma completed

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12/02/2025

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New pedestrian and cycle path completed at Playa de Palma

A 420-meter illuminated connection between Es Pil·larí and Playa de Palma paves the way for more walking and cycling. A small, visible step toward a more connected city.

Malén Ortiz — twelve years without a trace

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the disappearance of then 15‑year‑old Malén Ortiz. A case that began in Magaluf and is kept alive by the family with vigils in Santa Ponsa. What is missing to bring light into the darkness?

More social housing from 2026: What the Balearic Islands are really planning — and what's missing

The Balearic government announces an immediate housing program: €228 million for around 1,200 public apartments through the IBAVI housing institute. Key questions remain about access rules, speeding up permits and on-the-ground implementation.

Teacher in Costix Seriously Injured After Knife Attack — School Calls for Vigil in Es Pillari

A 35-year-old childcare worker is in intensive care after a knife attack in Costix. The school in Es Pillari has called a rally against violence toward women for today at 6:00 PM.

Miró in Palma: More than 300,000 people have visited the island exhibition

The Miró shows in Palma continue to attract visitors even in winter: Over 300,000 visits since the start — a strong boost for museums, cafés and streets from La Llonja to Passeig del Born.

Discos in Calvià: Opening as Early as 6:00 PM — Does 'Tardeo' Really Bring Quiet?

The Calvià council allows nightclubs to open from 6:00 PM. An idea for less noise — or just a shift of the problem? A look at opportunities, risks and missing details.

New pedestrian bridges over Palma's ring road: Safe or just prettier steel?

Mallorca's Island Council plans three new pedestrian and cycle bridges over the Via de Cintura near Son Rossinyol/IKEA. Costs, safety and everyday usability remain open questions — a reality check from Palma.

Missing at Playa de Palma: A Dementia Case and the Lessons for the Island

Arnold J., 70, who has senile dementia, has been missing from Playa de Palma since early Monday morning. He was last seen between Balnearios 9 and 10. Anyone with information is asked to call 112 or any police station in Mallorca.

Poverty in Palma: Why the Food Queues in Front of Churches Are Growing

In front of the food distribution on Calle Comte de Barcelona, increasingly long queues are forming. Who stands there in the cold, and why is the help not enough?

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