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Mallorca faces an orange storm warning on Friday, 18 September 2026, with up to 60 litres of rain an hour and intense lightning possible before noon.

Ibiza residents could miss out on priority for new Ca n’Escandell homes, the PP says on 18 September, urging Madrid to change the rules under law.

On Ibiza, Ara Eivissa calls for a Sunday protest against airport expansion on 18 September, saying extra capacity would deepen housing pressure.

Madrid, 18 September: Spanish farm groups plan protests as agricultural diesel reaches 1,649 euros a litre, 48% higher than a year ago; aid ends 30 September.

On 18 September 2026 in Barcelona, the Balearic Government set out plans to cut paperwork for Mallorca shops, small firms and the self-employed.

Palma, 18 September: Mallorca Airport helps the Balearics lead Spain for international air arrivals, with twelve-point-one million by August.

Palma, Mallorca, 18 September 2026: unions seek urgent talks on free childcare, public centres and fairer terms for workers at under-threes centres.

Mallorca faces an orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday, 18 September, as Aemet warns of locally very heavy downpours and storms.

Mallorca and the Balearics face showers and locally strong or very strong storms on Friday, 18 September, mainly before noon, Aemet forecasts.

Mallorca employers say on 17 September 2026 that every €100 in extra wage costs leaves workers with €48–€56 after tax and social contributions.

Palma’s Parliament votes on 17 September 2026 for earlier action against dangerous online challenges and a vocational training plan for Menorca.

In Palma on 17 September, Baleval submits 22 changes to Mallorca’s vehicle quota bill and asks the CNMC to give its view on the planned rules.

Palma, 17 September: Casa 47 says Son Busquets has been stalled for five months, holding up the city’s biggest affordable public housing development.

On 17 September 2026, inspectors seal an illegal tourist flat in Eivissa, Ibiza, as its owner and marketer face a €220,001 penalty case.

On 17 September 2026, Mallorca firefighters rescue a woman in Felanitx as storms trigger 46 callouts. A fresh storm front is due overnight across Mallorca.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, the city awards medals and diplomas to staff affected by Sancus court proceedings, including two posthumous honours.

Mallorca’s SOM Família starts on 17 September 2026, with talks and workshops for parents of children aged 0 to 6 in Inca, Manacor and Calvià.

Police arrest a second minor in Palma on 17 September after a 19-year-old dies in a Son Gotleu stabbing. Detectives continue their investigation.

On 17 September 2026, Avani launches a five-night Mekong cruise from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, with hotels and trips from $5,175 per pair.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, the PP calls for Frontex across the Balearics after citing 5,000 arrivals and seeks a cooperation deal with Algeria.

Madrid, 17 September 2026: A survey finds 49% of Spaniards favour solo trips lasting four to seven days, with planes their top travel choice.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, Vox fails to win support for giving Spaniards priority for social housing and housing aid in the Balearic Parliament.

Palma, 17 September: MÉS per Palma says the city has again withheld equality workshops from schools, including sexual and gender diversity sessions.

Palma says on 17 September that no protected heritage was demolished at Sant Jordi, where an archaeologist monitors ground work for 118 homes.

On 17 September, Mallorca groups attack a €350m Palma ring road, saying people in the island’s interior remain dependent on cars. Sineu crossing has no fix.