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08/06/2026

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When the Heat Clears Out the Shops: Palma Needs Shade, and Fast

Midday in Palma: shop windows stand open, but doors remain closed. The sun drives customers away from Sant Miquel, Oms and Jaume II — and reveals a gap in planning and politics.

"Go Home" in Bunyola: When frustration meets cars

A rental car defaced in Bunyola with a green spray-painted "Go Home" is more than property damage. A reality check: what's behind such actions, what's missing from the discourse, and how can escalation be avoided?

Hollywood Arrives by Private Jet: Orlando Bloom and Partner Enjoy Days on the 'Rising Sun' off Majorca

Orlando Bloom and Swiss model Luisa Laemmel landed in Palma and continued their trip aboard the megayacht 'Rising Sun'. For Majorca this means glamour — and everyday concerns that should be treated with respect.

How an Apartment Became a Sales Counter: Raid in La Soledat and the Bigger Question Behind It

In La Soledat the Policía Nacional uncovered an active drug sales point: reinforced door, street-facing camera, 60 g of cocaine, €5,000 hidden in a sofa. Why do such hubs arise in the middle of residential neighborhoods — and what is missing to prevent them permanently?

Hydraulic alarm over Mallorca: Why the emergency landing raises unanswered questions

A business jet had to divert to Son Sant Joan on Tuesday because of a possible hydraulic issue. The landing was safe — but is that enough information for the public?

Heat and Off-Grid Living: What Happens to People like "Bauchi" in Mallorca?

Georg "Jesus Brother Bauchi" Berres struggles on his finca with heat, no electricity and scarce water. His case raises a bigger question: How does the island protect people living outside infrastructure from summer extremes?

Near-Tragedy in Magaluf: A Child Submerged — A Reality Check

At a swimming accident at the Hotel Barbados in Magaluf, a two-year-old girl was in life-threatening condition. What went wrong — and which safety gaps are often left unmentioned?

More than One Million 'staying with friends': Numbers, Doubts and What Mallorca Really Needs

Official figures report over one million overnight stays 'staying with friends' in the first six months. Is there a genuine home-from-home phenomenon behind this or the shadow market of illegal holiday rentals? An assessment.

Record heat in the sea off Mallorca: How dangerous is it really?

On Wednesday afternoon the buoy off Dragonera recorded a historic value — 33.02 °C according to the Spanish port authority. What do the numbers actually mean, what consequences are looming, and what is missing from the debate?

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