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19 September 2026

Mallorca: illegal home and pool torn down on finca

On 19 September, an owner tears down an illegal 100-square-metre home, pool and 40-square-metre storage building on a Mallorca finca, then faces a fine.

More than 40 stalls fill Menorca food fair this weekendNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

More than 40 stalls fill Menorca food fair this weekend

More than 40 exhibitors bring Menorca produce, cookery sessions and music to Es Mercadal on Saturday 19 September, with free entry all weekend.

Ibiza hospital death: police investigate 64-year-oldNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Ibiza hospital death: police investigate 64-year-old

Police investigate after a 64-year-old patient is found dead at Hospital Can Misses in Ibiza on 19 September. Investigators receive camera footage.

Mallorca puts electric cars and fire drill on showNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca puts electric cars and fire drill on show

Palma’s mobility day on 19 September 2026 brings electric cars, a vehicle-fire drill and road-safety lessons as Mallorca plans 26 civic routes.

Mallorca sports fair opens 180 free activitiesNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca sports fair opens 180 free activities

Palma, Mallorca's sports fair brings 180 free activities to Son Moix on Saturday, 19 September, as the landmark venue marks 50 years across the complex.

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19 September 2026

Palma protest marks 145 deaths at the borders

On 19 September 2026, Palma’s Antiracist Assembly recalls 145 deaths since 30 July and challenges border policies it says put control first.

News From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Santa Eulària offers €50,000 to bring young talent home

On 19 September 2026, Santa Eulària des Riu on Eivissa sets aside €50,000 to help young graduates return or launch businesses, with up to €5,000.

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19 September 2026

Mallorca: eight new cameras watch Alaró sports sites

On 19 September, Alaró, Mallorca, installs eight security cameras at its football pitch, sports hall and tennis and padel courts for €5,400.

Mallorca housing crisis drives PSOE's 2027 campaignNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca housing crisis drives PSOE's 2027 campaign

In Lloret de Vistalegre on 19 September 2026, Mallorca PSOE starts its 2027 plan with housing, overcrowding and climate action at its core.

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19 September 2026

Mallorca hotel AI forum targets bookings and profits

Calvià hosts Mallorca’s hotel AI forum on 1 October 2026, examining pricing, sales channels and direct bookings as technology reshapes tourism.

Alaior mayor race: PSOE picks Eduardo Robsy to runNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Alaior mayor race: PSOE picks Eduardo Robsy to run

PSOE picks Eduardo Robsy as its Alaior mayoral candidate on Menorca on 19 September 2026, promising dialogue and a push to unblock stalled projects.

Son Pardo trotting returns for €25,000 raceNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Son Pardo trotting returns for €25,000 race

Palma, 19 September 2026: Son Pardo trotting returns on 26 September with a 25,000-euro Group III race after a full track renewal in Palma.

15 Palma pupils begin speaking contest trainingNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

15 Palma pupils begin speaking contest training

Fifteen pupils in Palma began speaking training on 19 September for the 2026 Olimpiada de la Palabra. They face a jury final in November 2026.

Balearics tax bills: 2,279 choose when to payNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Balearics tax bills: 2,279 choose when to pay

Palma, 19 September 2026: 2,279 taxpayers have made 4,047 flexible payments, splitting or settling Balearics tax bills early online so far.

Balearics open €600,000 family support fundNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Balearics open €600,000 family support fund

Palma, 19 September: the Balearic Government opens a €600,000 fund for charities supporting vulnerable families, young people and child protection.

Mallorca storms bring 72 litres to Calvià, 31 at airportNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca storms bring 72 litres to Calvià, 31 at airport

Calvià, Mallorca, 19 September: Friday's storms drop 72 litres per square metre, while Palma airport records 31 litres and rain lashes the capital.

€5.3m fuel aid reaches Balearics transport firmsNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

€5.3m fuel aid reaches Balearics transport firms

In Palma on 19 September, 550 Balearics transport firms and self-employed operators start receiving €5.3 million in fuel-cost support.

News From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Balearic Middle East aid stays outside business income

Palma, 19 September 2026: Balearic aid aimed at easing the Middle East war's economic impact will not count as taxpayers' business income under the deal.

113 solar panels power four Mallorca treatment plantsNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

113 solar panels power four Mallorca treatment plants

On 19 September 2026, Mallorca installs 113 solar panels at four wastewater plants, helping Ariany, Sant Joan, Lloret and Llubí cut grid use.

Palma driver without licence tests positive for cannabisNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Palma driver without licence tests positive for cannabis

Palma police stop a 47-year-old van driver without a valid licence on 14 September. A saliva test indicates cannabis use and the van is immobilised.

Mallorca: bone marrow donor registrations jump to 545News From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca: bone marrow donor registrations jump to 545

On 19 September 2026, Palma reports 545 bone marrow donor registrations in 2025, while Balearic hospitals carried out 92 transplants.

Ibiza beach overcrowding: 1,513 at Platges de ComteNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Ibiza beach overcrowding: 1,513 at Platges de Comte

On 4 August 2026 at 3pm, 1,513 people pack Platges de Comte in Ibiza, nearly three times its estimated capacity of 537, a study finds.

Palma police seize 16.5 kilos of hashish; two remandedNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Palma police seize 16.5 kilos of hashish; two remanded

Palma, Mallorca police seize 16.5 kilos of hashish on 19 September; two men are remanded after officers trace a parcel in an inquiry begun in late July.

Mallorca pickpocket team makes over 50 arrestsNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Mallorca pickpocket team makes over 50 arrests

On 19 September, Mallorca police say their theft squad has made more than 50 arrests since May, including five held in Port d’Andratx and Palma.

Palma airport works: PP demands firm end datesNews From Mallorca
19 September 2026

Palma airport works: PP demands firm end dates

On 19 September, the PP calls on Aena to set end dates for Palma Airport works and answer claims over Ibiza wastewater and Maó's control tower.

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