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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.
News From MallorcaMore 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.
News From MallorcaIbiza 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
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.
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.
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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
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.
News From MallorcaAlaior 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.
News From MallorcaSon 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.
News From Mallorca15 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.
News From MallorcaBalearics 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.
News From MallorcaBalearics 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From Mallorca€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.
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.
News From Mallorca113 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.
News From MallorcaPalma 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca: 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.
News From MallorcaIbiza 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.
News From MallorcaPalma 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.
News From MallorcaMallorca 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.
News From MallorcaPalma 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.