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Katharina Grosse in der Llotja: Die Farbe erobert Palma

Blick aufs Festland

05/28/2026

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Vivid Color in La Llotja: Katharina Grosse Makes Palma's Sea Exchange Walkable

In the heart of Palma Katharina Grosse has turned the Gothic La Llotja into a walkable landscape of color. The work "Arrels" makes the historic hall itself part of the art — an experience that attracts both tourists and locals.

Housing shortage in Mallorca: What happens when emergency personnel can't find a home?

More than 200 additional Guardia Civil officers are to be transferred to the islands this summer – but the housing crisis also affects law enforcement. Who arranges accommodation if personnel can't find anywhere to live within ten days?

When Daycare Centers Stand Still on June 2: What Does a 40 Percent Strike Mean?

Educators have called a strike for June 2: around 40 percent of daycare centers in the Balearic Islands are expected to be affected. Who is caught in the dilemma — parents, staff, politicians — and what solutions are available?

Fire at the abandoned hotel in Cala Millor — two injured, many questions

Two people suffered smoke inhalation in a vacant hotel in Cala Millor. The fire at the former Hotel Calypso raises fundamental questions about the safety of empty buildings on Mallorca.

More TIB Buses Between Magaluf and Palma: Real Relief for Commuters

The Balearic government is significantly increasing TIB service on line L104: during the day buses will now run mostly every 10–15 minutes. For hotel employees in Calvià, half of whom commute by bus, this means noticeable relief.

A Fresh Start on the Paseo Marítimo: Who Will Write the Next Chapter of Bar Marítimo?

The traditional Bar Marítimo, a harbor meeting place since 1951 and closed since 2022, is to be re-assigned. Three applicants are in the running; the port authority will decide.

Digital Blackout in Palma and Binissalem: Why One Hour of Outage Here Is More Than Just an Annoyance

A major outage in the telecom network brought parts of Palma and Binissalem to a standstill. Key question: How vulnerable is our digital infrastructure — and who pays the price when it fails?

Advertising Billboard at the Airport: Who Decides How Mallorca Is Portrayed?

A huge German-language advertising billboard at Palma airport has sparked outrage. Who decided this — and what is missing in the debate about responsibility and oversight?

More buses between Magaluf and Palma: Line 104 runs more frequently during the day

From Monday, TIB Line 104 will have more connections between Magaluf and Palma. Hotel staff and commuters could notice shorter waiting times and fewer cars on the road.

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