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Catalonia faces warnings for Mediterranean mini-hurricane as 200-litre rain warning hits the coast

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Catalonia is preparing for a possible Mediterranean mini-hurricane from this evening, with forecasters warning of more than 200 litres of rain per square metre in about six hours and Civil Protection ready to ping phones with an ES-Alert.

Meteocat director Sarai Sarroca told a midday briefing on Saturday, October 3, that rain already falling “can get a lot worse” and could become “an exceptional episode”. Prediction chief Santi Segala said every model points to a mesoscale convective system, a huge organised storm complex that can behave like a mini-hurricane over the Mediterranean. That is not an Atlantic hurricane, although it can still drop torrential rain, kick up strong winds, and throw up waterspouts or tornadoes near the coast.

Regional president Salvador Illa was blunter. “This is not a joke. Watch what is coming,” he said.

Barcelona, Tarragona and Girona take the brunt

Storm cells are expected to hammer the coast and pre-coastal strip of Tarragona, Barcelona and Girona, then push into inland Girona on Sunday. Meteocat has put danger at 5 or 6 out of 6. Bursts of 40 litres in 30 minutes are possible. AEMET’s special warning for Sunday also flags Barcelona and Girona, with cells tracking south to north and totals that could top 200 millimetres in 12 hours.

Worst of the window runs from 8pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday. The ground is already soaked, so fast run-off and flash flooding is a serious threat. Ametlla de Mar has recorded about 265 litres since Thursday, and Mas de Barberans about 227, after the floods that killed a woman in Albacete and swamped southern Tarragona.

Shops, sport and non-essential trips told to stop

Civil Protection wants movement limited from this evening except for essential services and force majeure. Outdoor sport, culture and leisure should stop, as should markets, fairs and trips into parks or the countryside. Imma Sole, deputy head of Civil Protection, said crowds and journeys that are not vital should wait: “This is not the moment.”

Barcelona has switched its local plan to emergency phase and asked people to clear roofs and drains and stay out of flood-prone streets. Girona is activating its flood plan from 5pm and calling off Sunday events. An ES-Alert is due across the Catalan coast and pre-coast, Girona counties and Moianes. Southern Tarragona’s Ebro counties are left off this one after their earlier warning. Phone alerts of this kind already disrupted trains in Tarragona last week.

Balearics and Castellon still in the same wet set-up

AEMET is not limiting the unstable weekend to Catalonia. Strong storms can still hit the Balearic Islands, and Castellon is coming off red-alert rain that left more than 170 litres in places. Eastern Pyrenees rain may also brush Roussillon. A cut-off low west of Spain is spreading showers across the north and centre on Sunday, at lower intensity than on the Mediterranean side.

Anyone on the Catalonian coast tonight , as well as that of the north of Valencia region, should follow Proteccio Civil updates via 3Cat and AEMET rather than last night’s map. Medicanes are smaller than Atlantic hurricanes, and floodwater, not wind alone, usually does the damage.

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British tourists arrested after taxi driver left bloodied in Magaluf

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Another taxi driver attempted to intervene and was also punched in the face by the younger brother. Photo credit: Rocky Reborn/Shutterstock

If you’ve ever been in a situation where you’ve depended on a taxi driver to get you home, you’re probably aware that there are certain conditions you need to meet as a passenger before you can climb into the back seat. Being able to behave yourself is one of them, and being so drunk that you’re likely to cause problems is another.

Two British tourists in Mallorca appear to have discovered just how serious that second condition can become after a taxi driver in Palmanova refused to take them because they were too intoxicated. What followed was a violent confrontation that left one driver covered in blood and missing several teeth, while the two brothers ended their night in the hands of the Guardia Civil.

Taxi refusal sparks violent confrontation

The incident happened at around 2.30am on Wednesday at a taxi rank on Passeig Mar in Palmanova, close to Magaluf. The two British brothers, aged 31 and 21, had reportedly been drinking heavily when they arrived at the rank. According to local reports, the pair first verbally abused two female taxi drivers before trying to get another taxi. A male driver then refused to take them because of their condition.

That decision was followed by a violent confrontation. The younger brother reportedly spat at the driver, before his older brother began punching him. The attack continued with the driver being punched and kicked, leaving him with serious facial injuries and several teeth knocked out.

Another taxi driver was also attacked

The violence did not stop with the first driver, another taxi driver attempted to intervene and was also punched in the face by the younger brother. Other drivers at the rank witnessed the confrontation and contacted the Guardia Civil. Officers arrived at the Palmanova taxi rank and arrested both brothers.

The injured driver was left covered in blood following the attack, with his missing teeth among the injuries reported by local media. The location is in Palmanova, one of Calvià’s main tourist resorts, just along the coast from Magaluf. Taxi ranks in the area can be particularly busy during the late-night hours as tourists leave bars, clubs and other nightlife venues.

British brothers face court proceedings

The brothers were brought before a judge in Palma following their arrests. The 31-year-old was remanded in custody, with the court setting bail at €15,000. His 21-year-old brother was released on bail. Both are facing proceedings relating to the injuries caused during the incident.

Ultima Hora reported that the older brother was considered to have played the greater role in the assault. The case will now continue through the Spanish judicial system. For the taxi drivers involved, what began as an ordinary night shift quickly turned into a serious confrontation.

A night out ends very differently

Taxi drivers in busy holiday resorts regularly deal with passengers who have been drinking, but there is a clear difference between getting into a taxi after a few drinks and being too intoxicated for a driver to feel comfortable accepting the fare. In this case, the refusal to take the two tourists did not end the situation. Instead, it was followed by an attack involving two drivers and the arrests of the two brothers.

The 31-year-old remains in custody unless he meets the €15,000 bail conditions, while his younger brother has been released as the proceedings continue. What should have been a simple taxi ride back to their accommodation instead ended with an injured driver, a second driver assaulted and two British holidaymakers facing the Spanish courts.

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British Tourists Arrested After Taxi Driver Left Bloodied In Magaluf

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Another taxi driver attempted to intervene and was also punched in the face by the younger brother. Photo credit: Rocky Reborn/Shutterstock

If you’ve ever been in a situation where you’ve depended on a taxi driver to get you home, you’re probably aware that there are certain conditions you need to meet as a passenger before you can climb into the back seat. Being able to behave yourself is one of them, and being so drunk that you’re likely to cause problems is another.

Two British tourists in Mallorca appear to have discovered just how serious that second condition can become after a taxi driver in Palmanova refused to take them because they were too intoxicated. What followed was a violent confrontation that left one driver covered in blood and missing several teeth, while the two brothers ended their night in the hands of the Guardia Civil.

Taxi refusal sparks violent confrontation

The incident happened at around 2.30am on Wednesday at a taxi rank on Passeig Mar in Palmanova, close to Magaluf. The two British brothers, aged 31 and 21, had reportedly been drinking heavily when they arrived at the rank. According to local reports, the pair first verbally abused two female taxi drivers before trying to get another taxi. A male driver then refused to take them because of their condition.

That decision was followed by a violent confrontation. The younger brother reportedly spat at the driver, before his older brother began punching him. The attack continued with the driver being punched and kicked, leaving him with serious facial injuries and several teeth knocked out.

Another taxi driver was also attacked

The violence did not stop with the first driver, another taxi driver attempted to intervene and was also punched in the face by the younger brother. Other drivers at the rank witnessed the confrontation and contacted the Guardia Civil. Officers arrived at the Palmanova taxi rank and arrested both brothers.

The injured driver was left covered in blood following the attack, with his missing teeth among the injuries reported by local media. The location is in Palmanova, one of Calvià’s main tourist resorts, just along the coast from Magaluf. Taxi ranks in the area can be particularly busy during the late-night hours as tourists leave bars, clubs and other nightlife venues.

British brothers face court proceedings

The brothers were brought before a judge in Palma following their arrests. The 31-year-old was remanded in custody, with the court setting bail at €15,000. His 21-year-old brother was released on bail. Both are facing proceedings relating to the injuries caused during the incident.

Ultima Hora reported that the older brother was considered to have played the greater role in the assault. The case will now continue through the Spanish judicial system. For the taxi drivers involved, what began as an ordinary night shift quickly turned into a serious confrontation.

A night out ends very differently

Taxi drivers in busy holiday resorts regularly deal with passengers who have been drinking, but there is a clear difference between getting into a taxi after a few drinks and being too intoxicated for a driver to feel comfortable accepting the fare. In this case, the refusal to take the two tourists did not end the situation. Instead, it was followed by an attack involving two drivers and the arrests of the two brothers.

The 31-year-old remains in custody unless he meets the €15,000 bail conditions, while his younger brother has been released as the proceedings continue. What should have been a simple taxi ride back to their accommodation instead ended with an injured driver, a second driver assaulted and two British holidaymakers facing the Spanish courts.

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Mallorca village transforms into an open-air art and wine festival for its 10th anniversary

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A Mallorca village will be transformed into a celebration of contemporary art, wine, music and local creativity this October as TastArt returns to Porreres for its 10th anniversary.

The three-day event will take place from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, with exhibitions, performances, wine tasting and family activities spread across the village.

The highlight will be Saturday night’s Nit de l’Art, when Porreres opens up different spaces to artists and visitors for an evening combining contemporary culture with the island’s wine-making traditions.

Porreres becomes an art trail

The main TastArt celebration takes place on Saturday, October 10 from 7pm, with visitors able to explore different artistic installations and events around Porreres.

Painting, sculpture, installations, performances, music and dance will all feature, creating an event where the village itself becomes part of the experience.

Rather than being confined to one gallery or exhibition hall, TastArt is designed to bring art into different spaces across the municipality, allowing visitors to wander between venues and discover works along the way.

The event has been created around the connection between art and Mallorca’s wine culture, helping to showcase both contemporary creativity and local producers.

Special 10th anniversary artwork

One of the names to look out for this year is Porreres-born artist Gori Mora, who will return to his home village for the anniversary edition.

Mora will present a new work created specifically for TastArt 2026, adding a particularly local element to the festival’s tenth anniversary.

His participation is part of the organisers’ wider aim of giving local artists a platform while also placing Porreres on Mallorca’s contemporary art circuit.

Wine is a major part of the weekend

TastArt isn’t just about looking at art.

Wine is another central part of the programme, with the weekend beginning on Friday, October 9 at 8pm with a wine tasting at the Molí d’en Amengual.

The tasting is free, although places are limited and advance registration is required. It will give visitors the chance to discover local wine while learning more about the producers behind it.

Wine will also feature during Saturday night’s main event.

This year, participating wineries will sell their wines directly from their own stands at Can Feliu – Museu de Porreres. Organisers have changed the system so visitors will not need to purchase separate wine tokens beforehand, instead buying directly from the individual producers.

Something for families too

Although Saturday’s Nit de l’Art is the centrepiece of the festival, TastArt also has a dedicated programme for younger visitors.

TastArt Kids will take place on Sunday, October 11 from 10.30am to 1pm in the Plaça de la Vila.

The programme is aimed at children and includes creative and artistic activities, while the official festival also describes it as a collective exhibition for artists from Porreres aged under 16.

Participation requires registration, with the official registration period running from September 10 to October 2.

This gives families a chance to experience the festival in a quieter daytime setting after the main Saturday evening programme.

A different way to experience Mallorca

TastArt’s tenth anniversary comes as Mallorca’s villages continue to offer alternatives to the island’s larger cultural events.

The festival brings contemporary art into the streets and local spaces of Porreres while putting the island’s wine culture firmly alongside it.

For visitors, that means an evening spent moving between exhibitions, performances and installations can also become an opportunity to discover the village itself.

With the main event free to attend, TastArt offers an accessible way to experience contemporary culture outside Palma while supporting artists and local producers.

The 2026 TastArt programme runs from October 9 to 11, with the main Nit de l’Art on Saturday evening and TastArt Kids bringing the weekend to a close on Sunday.

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