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At Least 68 Killed as Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain
Spain has suffered its second deadly high-speed rail disaster in under a year after a Renfe and an Iryo train collided on the Madrid–Andalusia line between the towns of Mora and Orgaz in Castilla-La Mancha on Wednesday morning, killing at least 68 people. Footage showed a derailed carriage perched on an elevated section of track with wreckage strewn across the embankment below. Traffic on the entire Madrid–Seville line has been suspended, and investigators are examining whether the crash shares the same maintenance failings as January's Adamuz collision, which killed 46.
Palma Businesses Call Emergency Security Meeting Ahead of Blocus Protest Tonight
Retail and hospitality associations in Palma are urgently seeking a meeting with the Spanish Government Delegate after the 'Blocus' group called for protests tonight (Friday) and Saturday evening from 7.30pm. Businesses fear a repeat of the violence and vandalism seen at similar protests in France and Barcelona last weekend. Sociologists say the unrest reflects deep youth frustration over the housing crisis and difficulty of building an independent life on the islands, where rental availability is among Spain's worst.
Ten Arrested for Using Forged Documents to Work at Mallorca Hotel
Police have arrested ten people who allegedly used forged identity and employment documents to obtain work at a hotel in Santanyí. The operation follows a wider crackdown on document fraud across the Balearics. Authorities have not named the hotel or the nationalities of those arrested.
264 Migrants Arrive in Balearics by Small Boat in Just 36 Hours
The Spanish Government Delegation reports that 264 people reached the Balearic Islands on small boats between Monday afternoon and early Wednesday, with most landings in Ibiza and Formentera. The total for 2026 has now reached 7,098 people on 393 boats — within touching distance of the full-year 2025 figure of 7,321. Fourteen migrants were picked up from a boat eight miles east of Cabrera island.
Almost 80,000 Balearic Homes Could Be Built Right Now — Without New Planning Rules
New figures from Spain's housing ministry show that nearly 80,000 homes across the Balearic Islands have existing planning permission and could be built immediately without any changes to municipal rules. The revelation comes amid a deepening housing crisis on the islands, where rental scarcity and high prices are driving youth discontent and fuelling the protest movement. Critics say the slow pace of construction is a political and commercial choice, not a legal obstacle.
Ryanair Tightens Check-In Deadline — Bags Must Be Dropped 60 Minutes Before Departure from 10 November
Ryanair is reminding passengers that from 10 November, baggage check-in desks at all its airports — including Palma de Mallorca — will close 60 minutes before the scheduled departure, up from the current 40 minutes. The change affects the 20% of passengers who check luggage and is designed to reduce missed flights caused by long queues at security and passport control. The 80% of passengers who travel with hand luggage only are unaffected.
British Visitors Provide Welcome Late-Season Boost to Mallorca Tourism
British tourists are continuing to visit Mallorca well into the shoulder season, with warm autumn temperatures keeping hotel occupancy higher than usual for late October. Travel operators report that the extended season is proving a valuable lifeline for hospitality businesses as they manage the transition from peak summer trading to the quieter winter months.
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