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18 arrested over alleged Blocus-linked unrest in Spain

Police say online channels linked to “Blocus” identified targets and urged disorder across several Spanish cities. The 18 suspects include 13 minors; the force said the inquiry remained active and further arrests were possible.

Clashes in Palma Prompt Riot Police Deployment

Clashes between far-left groups and Núcleo Nacional in central Palma prompted a National Police deployment on Friday evening. Shops closed early and covered their windows as groups moved towards Sant Miquel.

Balearic Vox MP María José Verdú dies aged 58

Vox MP María José Verdú has died aged 58 after a long illness. In her first term in the Balearic Parliament she served as deputy spokesperson and chaired its Health Commission. She also held municipal office in Bunyola.

Cabrera de Mar woman found at sea after flood

The woman swept into a stream in Cabrera de Mar was found at sea about six kilometres away. Dana Adam also sent UME units to the Balearic Islands, where schools closed. Authorities suspended classes in parts of Valencia and Alicante too.

A Deadly Secret Unfolds in a Secluded Mallorca Hotel

A storm traps thirteen guests on a remote island near Mallorca in 1959. When an English tourist is found dead, suspicion spreads through the isolated hotel. Netflix’s El problema final brings a tense period thriller to the screen.

Spanish Hotels Warn Imserso Program No Longer Covers Costs

Hotels across Spain say Imserso travel rates are too low to break even. With nearly 900,000 subsidized spots and millions of applicants, basic destinations such as Benidorm and Mallorca may withdraw. The future of off-season tourism support is uncertain.

Fugitive Mallorca scammer found hiding in kitchen cabinet

Carlos García Roldán, convicted of defrauding 240 buyers in Mallorca, was arrested after months on the run. Police found him hiding in a kitchen cabinet at his mother’s home. The case highlights the scale of real estate fraud in Spain.

Mallorca’s Bar Castilla Closes After 10 Years Under Enrique Perlado

Bar Castilla, a beloved fixture in Palma’s Es Fortí district, has closed after a decade under Enrique Perlado. The 65-year-old owner, known for his signature torreznos, is leaving after a legal dispute over the rented premises. Perlado now faces the challenge of continuing to work in hospitality until retirement.

Nick Kyrgios Suspended from Tennis After Positive Drug Test

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine during the Mallorca Open. The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed the suspension. Kyrgios admitted fault and will not compete pending a tribunal decision.

Palma de Mallorca Airport Set for Official Name Change

The Spanish government is preparing to rename Palma de Mallorca Airport to Palma-Mallorca Airport, reflecting the city’s official name while retaining the island reference. The change is not yet final, and the airport’s PMI code will remain unchanged.

Felipe VI Begins Private Holiday on Yacht in Mallorca Waters

King Felipe VI began his private holiday in Mallorca after completing his official duties. He was seen aboard a yacht with friends, including singer Jaime Anglada. The monarch reportedly plans to extend his stay in Palma to spend more time with Queen Sofía.