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Infanta Cristina kurz in Palma: Zwischen Diskretion und öffentlicher Neugier

Blick aufs Festland

11/17/2025

4 Min.

Brief Visit in Palma: Cristina Returns for a Moment — Between Curiosity and Respect

A quiet, just under two-hour stay by Infanta Cristina at Son Sant Joan airport raises a simple question on the island: How much privacy is allowed for the famous — and who protects it?

Practical, affordable and reusable: Lidl's wooden Christmas tree now on Mallorca

No needle mess, no disposal stress — Lidl brings a 1.6-meter wooden tree to Palma. Ideal for narrow hallways, holiday apartments and anyone who prefers neater decorations.

40 Hours Without Network: Alaró Demands Answers After Outage

For almost 40 hours households and businesses in Alaró were without phone and internet. The municipality demands clarification, compensation and technical measures.

Temperature Drop: Short Winter Interlude in the Tramuntana

A sharp temperature fall brings cooler air and even flakes around 800 m in the Tramuntana. What to expect in Mallorca now and how best to prepare.

Palma: Elevated connections at the airport aim to ease crowding

From March, Palma Airport plans to reduce the congestion in front of the arrivals hall with two new elevated connecting walkways. Wider paths, moving walkways and clearer holding zones for taxis and buses are intended to separate arriving and departing flows — a small construction project with big hopes for more calm and order.

Inselpolitik & Gesellschaft

11/17/2025

4 Min.

Living in Mallorca: Nearly 10,000 Households on the Social Housing Waiting List

The waiting list for social housing in the Balearics is growing — nearly 10,000 families are waiting, more than 6,000 on Mallorca. Why the situation is tipping and what could help.

Decomposed male body found at Es Carnatge dog beach

On Sunday afternoon, walkers at the Es Carnatge dog beach came across a heavily decomposed male body. The Guardia Civil has taken over the investigation.

Body in Es Carnatge: Investigations After Discovery on the Shore

A dead body was washed ashore yesterday afternoon at the small cove of Es Carnatge. The Guardia Civil is investigating — many questions remain, especially about the person's origin.

Veranstaltungen & Highlights

11/17/2025

4 Min.

Christmas Decoration Contest in Calvià 2025: Lights, Windowsills and Neighborhood Pride

Calvià calls again for its Christmas decoration contest: sign up from December 5–16, photos will be posted on Facebook and awarded by like-voting. Prizes range from €120 to €600, award ceremony on January 5. Tips on LEDs, reuse and twilight photos included.

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