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„Duque de Ahumada“ in Palma: Sicherheit, Transparenz und die Fragen der Insel

Mallorca Aktuell

10/23/2025

4 Min.

High-tech in the harbour: the "Duque de Ahumada" in Palma — security gain or subject for debate?

The Guardia Civil's new patrol ship has moored at Portopí. Between awe at the technology and critical questions about transparency, search and rescue, and the environment, residents, fishermen and activists are reacting. An assessment with concrete proposals for increased trust.

Red Carpet and Sea Air: How the Evolution Film Fest Enchanted Palma for a Week

An evening of flashbulbs, tributes to teamwork and the feeling that Palma itself became a film for a few hours. The Evolution Film Fest brings people, perspectives and night owls together.

Storm 'Benjamín': Is Mallorca Prepared for the Gusts?

Yellow warning for storm 'Benjamín': gusts up to 100 km/h on the coast and in the Tramuntana. What helps now — and which weaknesses the island still has.

Argentinian missing person in Palma found safe — what the case reveals about care for seasonal workers

A 26-year-old Argentine woman who worked as a nanny in Palma voluntarily resurfaced after days of silence. The case raises questions about the support and registration of foreign workers.

Inselpolitik & Gesellschaft

10/22/2025

4 Min.

Sóller rallies opposition to jump in waste fees

Protests are stirring in Sóller: operators of vacation rentals criticize a planned increase in the waste fee from €259 to €388. A newly founded association demands transparency, legal review and alternative models — the debate could change the town and its jobs.

Risk of Collapse in Cala Major: Six Venues Temporarily Closed — What Needs to Happen Now

In Cala Major, six venues and a terrace were immediately sealed off after a crack was discovered in a load-bearing beam. The short-term cordon protects people — but the question remains how vulnerable the building fabric in tourist districts really is.

Missing in Palma: Instagram Update Raises Questions — Community Calls for Rally at the Train Station

A 26-year-old au pair has been missing in Palma since October 14. A sudden Instagram update raises questions rather than providing certainty. Friends are calling for a candlelight vigil behind the train station today. We ask: who really posted on the profile — and how can the search regain momentum?

Inselpolitik & Gesellschaft

10/22/2025

4 Min.

Valldemossa in front — Per-capita income 2023 and the darker side of the numbers

Valldemossa tops the statistics — but what does an average tell us about life in Mallorca? A look behind the number: seasonal work, second homes and political consequences.

Playa de Palma: Probation after Elevator Assault — Enough Justice for Guests?

A verdict following an assault in a hotel elevator at Playa de Palma has left people puzzled: six months' imprisonment, suspended on probation. Is that enough to restore holidaymakers' sense of safety? A look at gaps, prevention and concrete measures.

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