1) 🚍 Public transport boosted for major local sports events
Palma’s city bus service (EMT) is deploying extra buses and service reinforcements ahead of the Supercopa de España de Fútbol Sala and an RCD Mallorca match this weekend, to manage crowds and ensure mobility during high-traffic periods. Ultima Hora
2) 🏚️ Historic tower partially collapses in Palma
A medieval tower near the Baluard de Sant Pere suffered a significant structural failure in central Palma, raising concerns about heritage preservation and public safety. Authorities are assessing the damage and next steps. Euro Weekly News
3) 🏠 Mallorca housing crisis intensifies
Tenant groups and housing advocates warn that rising rents and low availability are pushing thousands of residents toward eviction or homelessness. Palma and other parts of the island are feeling a deep social strain as locals struggle to afford long-term housing amid tourist pressures. Euro Weekly News
4) ✈️ Strong holiday bookings as season starts
Mallorca is seeing a sharp rise in holiday bookings from the UK on “Sunshine Saturday,” marking one of the first major travel demand spikes of the year compared with the same period last year — a positive sign for tourism recovery. Majorca Daily Bulletin
5) 🏖️ Strict rules for tourists now in place
Local authorities are enforcing new regulations with fines up to €500 for disruptive visitor behavior (e.g., public drinking, littering, nudity outside designated beach areas) in popular areas like Magaluf and Santa Ponsa, to improve coexistence between tourists and residents. Travel And Tour World