The Directorate General for Benefits, Pharmacy, and Consumer Affairs has intensified its inspections of Carnival products in establishments across the Canary Islands this year to ensure that items aimed at families comply with safety standards and contain the necessary information for their proper use. As a result of this work, inspection teams have ordered the withdrawal of 559 products from the market, including accessories, makeup, costumes, and wigs. Specifically, 284 accessories, 140 makeup items, 73 costumes, 20 wigs, and 42 miscellaneous items were withdrawn after it was confirmed that they did not meet the required standards for sale.

The Lloseta Town Council has expressed its regret that Mallorca Railway Services (SFM) has still not responded to the formal request (Exp. 91/2026) to provide night train services during the early hours of Saturday, February 14th to Sunday, February 15th, which coincided with the Carnival celebrations in the municipality. According to Javier González, Councilor for Mobility, speaking to ARA Baleares, the request was submitted in anticipation of many young people—especially minors—traveling to the town for Carnival. "We received information, through various sources, that many young people were forwarding a message via WhatsApp to go to Lloseta," he explained.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Palma this Sunday to enjoy the Carnival Parade, one of the most anticipated events on the Balearic capital's festive calendar. Costumes of all kinds, music, spectacular floats, and protest groups filled the city center with a festive atmosphere. Social commentary was a key element among the groups. 'Los bellasombras' (The Beautiful Shadows) was one of the most outspoken, with a large banner bearing the slogan 'Llorenç Villalonga Square. Before-After' and images showing the area's transformation after the tree felling. Composed of participants dressed as trees and tree cutters, and accompanied by a batucada band, the group displayed messages critical of the city's environmental policies and paused in front of the judges as a form of protest. This year's parade featured 11 floats and 36 groups, figures that surpass last year's and further solidify the festival's vitality. The parade proceeded along the Rambla, the streets of Riera and Unió, Plaça de Joan Carles I, and Avinguda de Jaume III, ending at Passeig de Mallorca. The jury was positioned on the stage in Plaça del Mercat, while in Plaça de Joan Carles I the prizes were awarded and the musical group Flamingos performed, bringing the celebration to a close.

Efforts have been underway for some time to eradicate sexist language, including reducing sexism in areas such as advertising and toys. Is the same effort being made in the children's costume sector? In other words, has the range of options broadened beyond princess or ballerina costumes for girls and superhero, police officer, or athlete costumes for boys? For psychologist Elena Crespi, the answer is a resounding "no." She points out that although a new self-regulation code came into effect three years ago, aiming to prevent catalogs and advertisements from linking a type of toy to a specific gender, "wherever we're going, we still see that in firefighter and police officer figures and toys, boys continue to be the protagonists of images typically associated with girls." The only change, he adds, is that if there is, for example, a police costume in which we can see a girl as a model, the dress automatically changes to sexualize that child with tighter trousers or a skirt, a shirt that opens more or a shorter t-shirt."

Palma is gearing up for Carnival 2026. The Palma City Council opened registration this Monday, February 2nd, for the Rúa 2026, the traditional parade of floats and troupes that will travel through the main streets of the city center on Sunday, February 15th, starting at 5:00 PM. The Citizen Participation Department has already published the rules for the float and troupe competition on the municipal website. A total of €2,800 in prizes will be awarded across eight categories. Those interested in participating, either as a float or a troupe, can submit their application from February 2nd to 12th, 2026, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in person at the Citizen Participation Department, located at Plaça de Santa Eulàlia, 9 (third floor). Float and troupe categories

Registrations must be submitted with the documentation specified in the call for entries, including the official forms and, where applicable, authorizations for the participation of minors. The competition establishes four judging categories for both floats and groups: most elaborate, most politically charged, most original, and most lively. Four prizes of €450 will be awarded to floats, while groups will compete for four prizes of €250. Each group may only enter one category. Regarding floats, the rules stipulate maximum dimensions of 16 meters long, 2.50 meters wide, and 4 meters high, and those exceeding these limits will not be permitted to participate. The competition jury will be located in the Plaça del Mercat during the parade, and the prizes will be announced and awarded on the same day, after the parade has concluded. The full announcement can be found on the Palma City Council website. and in the BOIB.

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The Fornalutx Town Council has issued a statement denouncing the events that occurred this Saturday during the summer carnival. There were fights in different parts of the town, insults and contempt, and the lack of respect shown toward the organizing team. In a statement, they denounced the events as "intolerable and shameful."

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