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Alcúdia: Anwohnerzonen mit 2000 Plätzen — Wer jetzt falsch parkt, zahlt

Blick aufs Festland

04/26/2026

4 Min.

200-euro trap in Alcúdia: Park wrong now, pay — and what it really means

Alcúdia has reserved around 2,000 parking spaces exclusively for residents. Key question: does this protect neighbourhoods — or does the measure disproportionately affect tourists and businesses? A look at consequences, gaps and practical solutions.

Luxury villas at Playa de Palma: How an alleged forced prostitution ring was uncovered

Police say they dismantled a network that lured women to Mallorca and held them in expensive villas for prostitution. What is behind the system — and why did it go undetected for so long?

How two owners retrieved their towed car from the police impound — and what it reveals about procedures in Palma

An unusual incident: Two young people retrieved their car that had been towed for illegal parking from the municipal impound — without paying, breaking through the barrier. A reality check: What security gaps and procedural questions does the case reveal?

Ariany at the Top: How Mallorca's Villages Are Becoming More International — A Reality Check

The number of people living in Mallorca without a Spanish passport is growing rapidly — especially in small municipalities like Ariany. What does this mean for everyday life, infrastructure and social cohesion?

Cycling Fever on the Island: Janine Meyer Shatters Record at Mallorca 312

With radiant weather, thousands of bikes and a German winner, the Mallorca 312 became a festival for the island on Saturday. Janine Meyer made sporting history on the queen distance — and the island got to show once again how passionate it is about cycling.

When the postcard crumbles: Tents at Can Pere Antoni and Palma's housing crisis

Tents on the city beach Can Pere Antoni show that Palma's housing shortage is no longer just a statistic. One clear question remains: how long will we tolerate people living outdoors in the middle of the city?

More Pay, Less Breathing Room: Why Wage Increases on Mallorca Barely Help

The Balearic Islands lead in wage increases — but for many workers around Palma the wallet stays empty. Rising rents, food prices and an overheated property market eat up the gains.

Jewelry Under Scrutiny: Expert Team Coming to Mallorca in June

In June, auction specialists will offer personal appraisals in Mallorca: appointments at The St. Regis Mardavall and Castillo Son Vida on June 17 and 18. Register by e‑mail at info@rapp-auktionen.ch — places are limited.

Tourism Debate in Mallorca: A Sober Interim Assessment

Historian Hasso Spode provides a long-term perspective with his book on the history of travel. What this means for current criticism of holidays and everyday life in Mallorca — and what is often missing from the debate.

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