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Plaça Mercat in Palma: Sanierung, 20 Monate Baustelle und die entscheidenden Fragen

Blick aufs Festland

10/30/2025

4 Min.

Plaça Mercat: 20 Months of Construction — Renovation Under Scrutiny

The Plaça Mercat in Palma will become a major construction site for around 20 months. Besides new drainage and lighting, questions about maintenance, kiosk culture and logistics remain. Will the renovation deliver more than it costs?

Short loop between Valldemossa and Deia – sea view, pine scent and a little respect

A small, lovely hike along the Ma-10 between Valldemossa and Deia: 3 kilometres, sea views, old stone seats and a narrow ridge that demands respect. Perfect for the morning — short, refreshing and genuinely Mallorcan.

Palma Airport: Module D Closed – Between Modernization and Morning Chaos

From November, Module D at Palma Airport will remain closed until April. The modernization is necessary, but the short-term bottleneck pushes travelers, staff and neighbors to their limits. Why this needs more than barrier tape.

Too heavy for the driver's license: 55 061‑KTW are in workshops in Mallorca

Early in the morning dozens of white patient transport vehicles with warm engines stood inside a workshop hall – not because of an accident, but because 55 new 061‑KTW exceed the legal weight limit of 3,500 kg. People who only have a standard car driving licence will no longer be permitted to drive them in future.

Plaça del Mercat: More space — but at what cost for residents and market traders?

The city plans to upgrade the Plaça del Mercat and Calle Unió: more space for pedestrians, new benches, improved drainage. Good ideas — but key questions remain unresolved: delivery logistics, climate resilience, long-term maintenance and the burden during construction.

Wirtschaft & Innovation

10/30/2025

4 Min.

Airlines demand 300 million: Is the resident discount at risk?

Spanish airlines are demanding a further €300 million for the resident discount. For Mallorca it is not just about numbers but daily accessibility — families, commuters and businesses could soon feel the impact.

Son Castelló: Private ambulance under influence of drugs — motorcyclist dies

A private ambulance whose driver tested positive for cocaine was involved in an accident in Son Castelló. A motorcyclist died. How could an emergency vehicle become a danger?

Train stoppage Palma–Es Pont d'Inca Nou: Who pays the price of the weekend?

The Palma–Es Pont d'Inca Nou route will be closed over the weekend due to installation work at Verge de Lluc. What this means for commuters, shopkeepers and people with reduced mobility — and how the damage can be limited.

Palma 2026: More Parking Spaces, 230 E‑Bikes — Opportunity or Detour?

SMAP plans additional parking areas, modernisations and 23 BiciPalma stations with 230 e‑bikes for 2026. A chance for better mobility — or an incentive for more car traffic?

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