Mallorca News

The idyllic Balearic island of Mallorca has become the focus of a sensational investigation that offers deep insights into the opaque dealings of Russian oligarchs. At the center is Nikolai Kolesov, a feared supplier of Putin's helicopters and a key figure in the Russian defense industry.

The island government of Mallorca has achieved a significant victory in the fight against illegal holiday accommodations. After intensive negotiations, a groundbreaking alliance between the Mallorca Island Council and Airbnb was sealed on Friday (June 20) in Madrid.

Former Balearic President Francina Armengol, who has been the President of the Spanish Parliament since 2023, is once again in the spotlight in connection with the corruption scandal surrounding the awarding of public contracts by the Socialists.

On Friday, June 13, as announced at the end of May, Island Council President Llorenç Galmés presented the draft of a legislative proposal to the other parties for review.

If you live in Mallorca or plan to bring a car to the island, you should look beyond Palma when registering your vehicle.

The Balearic Islands continue to lead the way in addressing the challenges of growing tourism. Following the examples of Ibiza and Formentera, Mallorca is now also planning to limit the number of vehicles entering the island. This measure aims to improve the quality of life for residents and protect the fragile environment of the Mediterranean gem.

After months of tough negotiations and a significant delay, the conservative Popular Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party have agreed on the budget for the current calendar year in the Balearic Islands. This was announced by President Marga Prohens on Friday (May 30).

A advertising slogan by a German real estate company has caused heated discussions on Mallorca. The campaign, titled "Game of Homes," is widely seen as mocking the island's tense housing situation.

Shocking revelations are shaking the Balearic Islands: animal welfare organizations have filed a complaint against a poultry farm in Llucmajor for alleged violations of public health and fraud. Reports and visual evidence depict living chickens amidst animal carcasses, rats, and hedgehogs in extremely unhygienic conditions.

Mallorca, the popular Balearic island, is implementing drastic measures to combat its growing traffic problems and the effects of overtourism. From 2026, non-resident foreigners and Spanish nationals with a residence on Mallorca will only be allowed to own one vehicle per property.