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Stromausfall an der Playa de Palma: Was der Blackout für Tourismus und Gastronomie bedeutet

Blick aufs Festland

07/18/2026

4 Min.

Blackout at Playa de Palma: Candles Instead of Disco Lighting

On Friday evening parts of Playa de Palma suddenly lost power. Seafront restaurants had to close and some guests dined by candlelight. What the event reveals about the island's vulnerability — and what should be done now.

Playa de Palma: Two Tourists Injured for Refusing Sex – Who Protects Guests at Ballermann?

Two Norwegian tourists were attacked at Playa de Palma after refusing sexual services. The National Police are investigating — time for a reality check.

Summer in Mallorca: Felipe VI Returns — a Full Schedule for the Island

King Felipe VI will begin his official summer appointments in Mallorca on July 24. Almudaina, Marivent, the Copa del Rey and the Atlàntida festival are on the agenda — a packed schedule that will bring a lot of attention to the island during high summer.

When the camera itself becomes the problem: Data protection, heritage protection and the consequences

Video recordings are meant to show perpetrators — but they could be legally unusable. Key question: Do investigators lose evidence because private surveillance was installed unlawfully?

Four Days Without Water: Collapse in Palma Raises Questions About Heat Relief

A 54-year-old collapsed in Palma after apparently not having eaten or drunk for four days. First helpers, including several motorcyclists, tended to him until SAMU 061 arrived. A reality check on heat, homelessness and emergency response.

Red Flag, Dark Day: A Death off S'Espalmador — a Reality Check

A US citizen jumped from an anchored boat into the sea while the red flag was flying to retrieve a toy for his daughter — he was later recovered lifeless. Why such accidents happen and what is missing on Formentera.

Gray Giant Yacht off Puerto Portals: Luxury Vessel or Shadowy Visitor?

The 71-meter yacht 'Skat' recently lay off Puerto Portals — painted in battleship gray with its project number code clearly visible. A look at the owner, construction and the questions that occupy us on the waterfront.

Rooftop escape in Lorca: Police arrest alleged dealer — and the bigger question remains

During a search in Lorca, a detainee attempted to escape across the roofs. Police report doses of cocaine and heroin, cash and weapons. What this incident says about control, prevention and the neighborhood remains unclear.

Impressioning in Mallorca: How burglars silently break into second homes — and what to do now

A new burglary technique called impressioning leaves locks intact and unsettles owners of second homes. A critical assessment, practical protective measures and a call to action.

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