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Spain's two biggest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, have called a 24-hour general strike for Tuesday 11 November — the first joint walkout in 14 years — to protest the escalating housing crisis ahead of the 29 November snap election. Flights to and from Mallorca face disruption, along with trains, buses, and local services. Travellers should check with their airline immediately and review travel insurance purchased before 7 October 2026 when the strike was announced.
Palma remained on red alert after violent scenes during Saturday night's Blocus housing protest, with six minors fined during the unrest. Police urged calm as counter-protesters also took to the streets calling to "defend what is ours." The demonstrations are part of the broader housing crisis movement now driving the national general strike.
Pablo Campos Maya, known as "El Pablo," and 22 other suspects have been arrested in a major operation targeting money-laundering on the island. The case is one of the largest organised crime operations to be dismantled in Mallorca in recent years.
The Public Prosecutor has filed a formal complaint against Pedro Bestard, vice-president of the Council of Mallorca, over the alleged private use of official government vehicles — a case first brought to light in May. The filing is a request for an investigating judge to open possible criminal proceedings for misappropriation. Bestard, of Vox, denies any wrongdoing.
Jordi Mora, president of the Pimem small business federation, has called for a reduction in the total number of tourist accommodation places on the island — including legal holiday rentals — arguing that Mallorca needs a more sustainable model. He says accommodation prices have risen 12–14% annually for three years, squeezing tourist spending in local restaurants and shops. "We must increase value and ensure growth benefits society as a whole," he told MDB.
Work has begun on a €2 million regeneration of the Plaça dels Pins in Cala Rajada, funded by the Balearic tourist tax. The project is the latest in a series of infrastructure improvements bankrolled by the ecotax across the islands.
Real Mallorca's Copa del Rey fixture has been postponed following the tragic Toledo train crash and will now be played on Thursday 5 November at 9pm. The club joins other Spanish football teams in rescheduling matches as a mark of respect following the disaster.
Today looks dry and pleasant with temperatures around 20–21°C in Palma. However, rain is forecast to arrive from Tuesday and is expected to continue for much of the rest of the week — a reminder that Mallorca's summer season is firmly behind us.
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