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Gentrifizierung in Pere Garau: Neues Wohnprojekt sorgt für Zoff in Palma

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01/21/2026

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Who Owns Pere Garau? New Luxury Project Sparks Housing Dispute in Palma

A project with 26 apartments, 40 parking spaces and an investment volume of €4.29 million is planned at Patronat Obrer 11. For many neighbors this is another step of displacement in the multicultural Pere Garau neighborhood.

State of emergency in the east: Yacht washed up on Playa de Sa Marjal — what’s still needed

Storm "Harry" left deep marks on the east of the island: a 25-metre yacht on Playa de Sa Marjal, flooded roads and hours of cleanup. A reality check: why port and coastal protection is too often improvised and which concrete steps are needed now.

Port d'Andratx and the Dream of a Second Home: Who Owns the Island?

New notary statistics: In some Mallorcan municipalities most purchases are made by people who live here less than half the year. A reality check on what this means for neighborhoods, rents and everyday life.

Rental-price madness for shared rooms: Why a room in Mallorca has become almost a luxury

Rental prices for shared rooms in Mallorca keep climbing: average €580/month, Palma at €590. What this means for students, seasonal workers and neighbours — and how the island could respond.

Navy Plans New Regatta Boat – Training or Representative Sailing Show?

The Spanish Navy wants to invest around one million euros in a high-performance regatta sailboat. Officially for training — in practice it could reappear at the Copa del Rey. A reality check from Palma.

Pere Garau: 26 apartments at Patronat Obrer 11 – small project, big questions

A building permit for 26 apartments at Patronat Obrer 11 in Pere Garau has been issued. Construction costs around €4 million, up to 40 parking spaces, completion no earlier than 2028. What the neighborhood really needs is not in the papers.

Fitur in Madrid: Consell de Mallorca cancels presentation — what matters now

Due to the official period of mourning after the train accident in Córdoba, the Consell de Mallorca has canceled its planned presentation of the brand "Moda Artesana de Mallorca" in Madrid. A reality check: why the cancellation is more than just an empty slot — and which questions remain open.

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After a Landslide During the Storm: Why Railway Lines Break in Spain — and What Mallorca Must Learn

Near Gelida a retaining wall fell onto a commuter train — a driver died and 37 people were injured. Images from storm "Harry" raise questions about the safety of rail infrastructure and riera (stream) beds. A reality check on what is missing from public debate and which measures are also needed on Mallorca.

Storm "Harry" batters the coasts – a reality check for Mallorca

Meter-high waves and gale-force gusts hit Cala Rajada, Alcúdia, Porto Cristo and the Tramuntana. Aemet continues to warn – how well is the island really prepared?

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