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Palma, 17 September 2026: Balearic lawmakers unanimously call for more top-protection areas in Cabrera National Park and a new management plan.

Madrid, 17 September 2026: Abel Matutes Foundation reports €1.56m spent in 2025, including 72 projects across Ibiza and Formentera.

Mallorca faces an orange warning for rain and thunderstorms on Friday. Ibiza and Formentera are also on alert as locally heavy showers are forecast.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 17 September, Marga Prohens met representatives of ferry companies Trasmed and Grimaldi Lines.

On Thursday, 17 September, Alaró's Socialists challenge the PP after only four of nine governing councillors attend Monday's urgent meeting in person.

On Thursday 17 September, a storm sends Pitiusas pupils home from 13:00 as a weaker front heads for Mallorca, with 50 litres per square metre forecast.

In Seville on 17 September, FEDER says 3.4 million people face rare diseases, with diagnosis taking six years on average and few specific treatments.

Palma postal staff protest on 17 September 2026 as CSIF says Mallorca posties cover up to three districts and sickness absence has risen 60%.

Guardia Civil is investigating a 27-year-old after women said he followed their cars for kilometres from Inca to Mancor de la Vall, Mallorca, on 8 August 2026.

Vox says Ciutadella’s Es Born pedestrian scheme could bring restoration, legal and business costs on 17 September as it demands a new plan.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, MÉS says the Balearic housing observatory leaves key gaps on empty homes, renovations and second homes.

On 17 September 2026, Mallorca reports 32,812 offences in six months, up 10.4%, while sexual offences rise across the Balearics, official figures show.

On 17 September 2026, UGT halts work and clears Sóller 2010 in Mallorca after false-ceiling parts fall and no report confirms stability.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, MEP Rosa Estaràs calls for health crisis planning as development aid for health falls 21% in a year worldwide.

PSOE confirms Héctor Pons as its Maó mayoral candidate on Menorca on 17 September 2026, promising to build on completed public projects.

On 17 September 2026, Mallorca says it will double Deixalles support places to 22 in 2027 for people with mental health disabilities.

On 17 September, Mallorca’s Fergus Group takes over the 795-room Don Juan Resort in Lloret de Mar, Girona, Catalonia’s largest hotel.

Police arrest a man carrying ketamine allegedly for sale in Maó, Menorca, on 17 September, then seize more drugs after local festivities.

Ibiza, 17 September 2026: Alsa records 4.9 million bus journeys since April, adds 220 drivers and puts 70 new buses on the road amid rising demand.

Madrid, 17 September: Spain's care reform promises new rights, but groups warn families could be let down unless funding rises and waiting times fall.

Soltour launches four Colombia tours for 2027, with 10% off early bookings made from 15 September to 15 October 2026 in Madrid, with flights.

Energy prices push Spain’s inflation to 4.25% in August. On 17 September, Madrid weighs help beyond 30 September as Díaz calls for rent limits and a refining levy.

In Madrid on 17 September, a vaccine expert explains why flu jabs can prevent serious complications, hospital stays and death in people at risk.

In Palma on 17 September, MÉS per Mallorca attacks a €350m second-ring road plan, saying the money should instead strengthen public transport.

From 22 September, Mallorca’s TIB app puts the Tarjeta Única on passengers’ phones, with live bus arrivals in real time across Palma and the island.