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News from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera

The latest news from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

News21 Jun 2026

Free PORTSIDE Ibiza party returns to the island's port with Luciano and Bedouin

The open-air electronic music event, themed "For Ibiza, With Love", is aimed at residents, seasonal workers and visitors alike.

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News20 Jun 2026

To rent a studio in Palma, a single person needs to earn €44,000 a year

Buying an average studio in Spain requires a net income of about €21,000 and nearly €48,000 in savings; renting is even harder.

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News20 Jun 2026

Irish woman arrested after attacking Guardia Civil officers at Palma airport

The 36-year-old, who had been disruptive on a flight from Edinburgh, broke an officer's finger and damaged a patrol car.

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News18 Jun 2026

Foreign residents in Palma face long waits for TIE residence cards

A surge in applications linked to Spain's extraordinary regularisation has left applicants unable to get appointments to collect their cards.

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News18 Jun 2026

Aldi launches €6.49 anti-theft bags in Spain to beat summer pickpockets

The bum bag and two shoulder bags have an RFID-blocking pocket, cut-resistant fabric and lockable zips, and go on sale on 20 June.

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News17 Jun 2026

British tourists spent a record €24 billion in Spain last year

UK visitors remain Spain's biggest spenders, well ahead of Germans and French, as the country welcomed 97 million international tourists in 2025.

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News17 Jun 2026

Ibiza and Formentera hotels prepare for the 12 August total solar eclipse

The hotel federation FEHIF held a workshop on eclipse tourism, covering guest experiences, safety, transport and maritime operations.

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News15 Jun 2026

Tourist seriously injured after fall at Es Caló des Moro, one of Europe's top-rated beaches

A 27-year-old visitor fell up to seven metres onto rocks at the tiny Santanyí cove and was flown to Son Espases by helicopter.

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News10 Jun 2026

American tourist, 19, seriously injured in fall from hotel terrace in Ibiza

The young man fell about 12 metres at a hotel in Santa Eulària and was admitted to intensive care with spinal and lung injuries.

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News7 Jun 2026

Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to "abandon divisive and polarising narratives"

Received by the King at the Royal Palace on his first visit to Spain, the Pope called for reconciliation, dialogue and attention to the young and the poor.

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News2 Jun 2026

Loggerhead turtles from Ibiza's Es Cavallet nest prepare to return to the sea

Around 20 young turtles raised under a head-starting programme are in a final pre-release phase at the Cap Blanc aquarium.

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News1 Jun 2026

Appeal to find Irishman Tommy O'Neill, last seen in Sant Antoni, Ibiza

The 34-year-old has not been heard from since 13 May, and his family say they are worried about his wellbeing.

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