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Gelbe Warnung: Wind und hohes Wellengangspotenzial an Mallorcas Nordküste

Mallorca Aktuell

09/01/2025

4 Min.

Yellow Warning on the North Coast: Wind, Waves — and What We Should Really Pay Attention To

Aemet has issued a yellow alert for parts of Mallorca: up to 60 km/h gusts and increased wave potential on the north and northeast coast. What this means for beach walks, boat traffic and local businesses — and how we can better prepare.

Cardiac Arrest on Can Picafort Beach: Questions Remain and Ideas for the Future

Late on Sunday afternoon a tourist died after a cardiovascular arrest near the beach bar in Can Picafort. Emergency teams performed prolonged resuscitation, but the man passed away. The incident leaves not only grief but also urgent questions about emergency preparedness on Mallorca's beaches.

Overhead line failure brings rail traffic to a standstill – hectic start to the new timetable

An overhead line defect on Saturday morning caused delays of up to 90 minutes. Why did it happen on the very first day of the regular timetable — and what can commuters do now?

Cala Blava: A Day at the Beach Ends in Death — Who Must Act?

The death of 79-year-old Professor Eugeni Aguiló in Cala Blava raises questions: Was it a tragic isolated incident or a wake-up call for beach safety in Mallorca? An analysis with concrete proposals.

Wirtschaft & Innovation

09/01/2025

4 Min.

650 new vacation rental license spots on Mallorca: Small number, big questions

As of today there are around 650 new overnight licenses for vacation rentals on Mallorca. Behind the number lie opportunities — and risks: who benefits, who pays the price? A look at consequences, pitfalls and sensible rules.

When the Surroundings Overtake Palma: Opportunities, Risks and the Quiet Revolution on the Island

40 of 53 municipalities in Mallorca are growing faster than Palma. What does this mean for water, traffic, landscape and everyday life in villages like Marratxí, Consell or Escorca? A look at the numbers, the little-noticed problems and concrete local solutions.

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4 Min.

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Serious Fall in Santa Ponça: How Safe Are Our Stairwells?

A 55-year-old man was found unconscious in a stairwell in Santa Ponça. The incident raises questions about residential safety, alcohol prevention and neighborhood support.

Son Serra: Camper Area After One Month — Between Order, an App and the Sound of the Sea

The new fenced camper area in Son Serra is up and running: 279 vehicles in four weeks, €16 per night — but behind the order lie questions about control, privacy and social exclusion.

Inselpolitik & Gesellschaft

09/01/2025

4 Min.

Strike Warning in the Public Service: Could the Balearic September Come to a Standstill?

Unions are threatening a large-scale work stoppage in September. What does that mean for authorities, families and everyday life in Mallorca — and what solutions exist beyond slogans?

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