News From Mallorca

The Balearic Islands secure €126.1 million in foreign direct investment in the first half of 2026, as Spain’s total rises 31.2% on 21 September.

Madrid, 21 September 2026: Spaniards abroad who never lived in Spain can choose where their vote counts without proving a family link.

Madrid, 21 September: Spain presses all 27 EU states to back official status for Catalan, Basque and Galician, but no vote is planned.

Sa Dragonera, Mallorca, 21 September 2026: a new campaign seeks funds to track threatened wildlife over years and spot changes in island populations.

The Balearic Islands count 192,369 tourism workers there in August 2026, up 2.1%. Turespaña says the self-employed total slipped 0.5% year on year.

On 21 September 2026, Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza, sets out a €250,000 rural property-tax cut and wider family and rent discounts for 2027.

Palma, 21 September: Balearic students aged 14 to 21 can enter Young Business Talents until 21 October for more than €10,000 in prizes.

In Mallorca on 21 September 2026, the new Joves d'EU youth group calls for affordable homes, stable jobs and a daily say in politics for young people.

Palma, 21 September: police arrest a third young man in Son Gotleu over the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old on 13 September, bringing arrests to three.

On 21 September 2026, Son Espases in Palma says its one-day stroke test pathway sends eligible patients home with a portable monitor, then recalls them.

Industrial sales in the Balearic Islands stall in July as Spain rises 4.1%. Since January, turnover has dropped 12.7%, 17 points behind average.

Madrid, 21 September: Spain’s farmers plan urgent protests after agricultural diesel reached €1.649 a litre, 48% up on a year ago. Ministers meet Monday.

Palma, 21 September 2026: Balearics service sales rose 0.4% in July, Spain’s lowest increase, while the national average climbed 4.8%, INE says.

In Madrid on 21 September, Aena says Spain's airports will receive nearly €13bn from 2027 to 2031, while average annual charges rise 0.33% a year.

Mallorca begins Monday, 21 September, with low cloud and possible fog. Skies clear later as the Tramontana blows in the north of the Balearics.

Mallorca weather stays mostly clear on Monday, 21 September, as daytime temperatures edge up and a light north wind turns west by midday with coastal breezes.

On Monday, 21 September 2026, Marga Prohens opens Ciutadella, Menorca’s vocational training year at noon after visiting Hospital Mateu Orfila at 09.45.

On 20 September 2026, protesters in Palma and Eivissa oppose airport expansion plans that could take Balearic airports to 50m passengers by 2031.

Hundreds march through Palma, Mallorca, on 20 September against airport expansion, new tourist routes and night flights as forecasts rise.

On Monday, Marga Prohens opens Ciutadella’s new vocational training course on Menorca after visiting Hospital Mateu Orfila and its new consultation rooms.

Palma, 20 September 2026: Menorca vehicle limits go before Parliament on Tuesday, opening a route to entry restrictions on the island despite claims it is late.

Mallorca faces morning fog and low cloud on Monday before skies generally clear. Moderate Tramontana winds blow in the north of the Balearics, Aemet forecasts.

Firefighters extinguish a car fire in Muro, Mallorca, on Sunday 20 September at 15.50. The vehicle is left completely burnt out. Inca crews assist.

Binissalem's Festa des Vermar honours people over 80 on 20 September 2026, with a church service, traditional performances and a shared meal.

On 20 September 2026, Sant Antoni de Portmany shuts s'Arenal beach in Ibiza after sewage reaches the bathing area. Tests must clear the water before reopening.