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News From MallorcaMallorca: PP seeks lower agricultural diesel tax
On 22 September, Sa Pobla, Mallorca, PP brings a lower agricultural diesel tax call to council, urging Madrid to ease farm costs and protect viability.
News From MallorcaMallorca sustainability pact row: Cabrer attacks PSIB
Palma, 22 September 2026: Catalina Cabrer urges PSIB back into the Balearic sustainability pact as Parliament clashes over tourism and migration.
Ibiza rubbish crackdown: 52 fines, 80% in three areas
On 22 September 2026, Eivissa police report 52 fines after checks from 14 to 20 September, with 80% of rubbish cases centred in three named areas.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Vox seeks zero places for migrant children
In Palma on 22 September, Vox calls for zero migrant child places as Balearic island councils care for about 900 minors, with a 400-place limit set by Madrid.
Ibiza votes on site for 245 homes by Can Misses
Eivissa councillors vote on 24 September on land beside Hospital Can Misses for up to 245 protected homes and rental accommodation for public staff.
Ibiza Línea Verde logs 10,324 issues, cleaning leads
Ibiza Town Hall says its Línea Verde logged 10,324 reports by 22 September 2026, with street cleaning and litter bins topping the list in the city.
News From MallorcaPalma burglary suspect held over €75,000 watch
Palma, 22 September 2026: Police arrest a suspect after a €75,000 watch, three phones and three high-end laptops vanish from a home in Palma.
News From MallorcaMallorca tourism: 20m visitors spark Parliament clash
On 22 September 2026, Mallorca's Parliament clashes over tourism as Jaume Bauzá says limits work and MÉS warns of 20 million visitors this year.
News From Mallorca638 Casa 47 homes exceed Spain’s 30% rent limit
Madrid, 22 September 2026: a rental watchdog says all 638 Casa 47 listings cross Spain’s affordability limit when basic bills are added to rent.
News From MallorcaMallorca PISA row: Vox blames immigration for scores
In Palma on 22 September, a Vox MP blames immigration for poor PISA results, while Education Minister Antoni Vera points to the Lomloe.
News From Mallorca16 people intercepted after boat reaches Formentera
On 22 September, Guardia Civil officers intercept 16 people after a boat reaches La Mola on Formentera. The operation begins at 06.17.
Mallorca weather warms: sunny Tuesday brings rise
Mallorca gets a slightly warmer Tuesday, 22 September, with mainly clear skies. A moderate north wind reaches the north of the Balearic Islands, AEMET says.
News From MallorcaBalearic health chief wins Madrid cancer care award
Palma, 22 September 2026: Manuela García takes a Madrid cancer care award after highlighting five oncologists at Can Misses in Ibiza, up from one in 2023.
News From MallorcaBalearics hotels: 11.36m stays slip despite more guests
On 22 September 2026, Balearics hotels report 11.36 million August stays, down 0.4%, even as guest numbers rise and the daily room rate reaches €230.7.
News From MallorcaMallorca wildlife rescue stays open in 2027 shake-up
On 22 September 2026, Mallorca and the Balearics keep wildlife rescue running as staff move to a public foundation on 1 January 2027 after Natura Parc deal ends.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather: clear skies hold across Balearics
Mallorca and the Balearics see mostly clear skies on Tuesday, 22 September, while light westerly winds and coastal breezes shape the day across the islands.
Deià approves its municipal budget
Deià’s municipal budget, together with the rules for its implementation and the staffing documents, has been finally approved.
News From MallorcaMallorca TIB app: bus times and cards on your phone
Mallorca's TIB app launches on Tuesday, 22 September, putting travel cards on phones and showing live bus times at every stop across the island.
News From MallorcaMenorca vehicle limits: Parliament moves bill forward
Menorca vehicle limits move closer on Tuesday, 22 September, as Parliament considers entry restrictions and automatic renewal of the REB scheme.
News From MallorcaPalma science night brings robots, ice cream and walks
On 21 September, UIB announced Palma, Mallorca’s Friday science night: six walks, walking robots, science ice cream and children’s stories at Moll Vell.
News From MallorcaMallorca opens 10-place home for severely disabled children
Marratxí, 21 September: La Nola opens 10 places for severely disabled children, with professional care while their families take a break.
News From Mallorca40 years on: UIB opens Balearic language law show
Palma, 21 September 2026: UIB opens a travelling show on 40 years of the Balearic language law and takes it across campus throughout the academic year.
News From MallorcaPalma honours 15 public transport regulars in 2026
Palma honours 15 public transport users on 21 September 2026, including bus and train passengers and BiciPalma riders with the most kilometres.
News From MallorcaSpain pensions: 2.5-point deficit rise despite reforms
Madrid, 21 September 2026: Spain’s pension deficit is projected to rise 2.5 GDP points by 2050 as Fedea warns forecasts are too optimistic.
News From MallorcaMallorca weather warms as Fuerteventura faces heat warning
Mallorca, 21 September: Tuesday brings a slight rise in daytime temperatures, while Fuerteventura faces a heat warning and possible storms on Tuesday.