News From Mallorca

A lorry and car crash on Mallorca’s Inca motorway on Friday, 18 September 2026, injuring at least one person and leaving a 2.5km queue towards Inca.

Police hold a former worker in Palma on 18 September after seven forced break-ins at Playa de Palma premises, while a Can Pastilla raid inquiry continues.

Palma, 18 September 2026: The Balearic Government vows to oppose airport capacity expansion as PSIB points to a July request for capacity-led investment.

Madrid, 18 September 2026: A child-rights group urges Spain’s regions to appoint protection coordinators for nearly 20,000 children in care.

Palma’s blood donation bus opens beside the Cathedral on Wednesday 23 September, with UME vehicles, spinning bikes and bone marrow sign-up.

On 18 September 2026, Mallorca cares for 503 unaccompanied migrant children as centres face more than 1,000% overcrowding and the Consell seeks help.

Mallorca approves nearly €3.06m on 18 September 2026 for radioactive PET medicines at Son Espases in Palma, protecting access to key scans.

On Ibiza, Can Escandell homes will go only to people with five years’ residence, the Balearic Government says in Palma on 18 September 2026.

Palma’s electric bus plan rises from 16 to 57 on 18 September 2026, while €12m in tourism-tax funding stays unchanged after approval.

Madrid, 18 September: Pedro Sánchez unveils plans for 50% of lecturers on every degree to hold PhDs, alongside more in-person teaching.

Madrid, 18 September: a survey of 5,299 people at six Spanish beaches finds 91.6% know the yellow bin is for drinks cans. See which city led.

Mallorca faces thunderstorms, hail and strong winds on Friday, 18 September. More showers may reach the Balearics on Saturday before settled weather.

Madrid, 18 September: Spain’s Housing Ministry and Facua back verified housing guidance, Housing Law campaigns and the free 047 information line.

On 18 September, Ibiza's PSOE rejects airport growth that brings more passengers, backs a safer airport and warns of pressure on housing and water.

In Palma on 18 September, the Balearic government urges a Frontex deployment as its spokesman says the migrant boat route keeps growing.

Palma, 18 September: Mallorca and the Balearics seek EU action as shipping adds 15–30% to goods costs, squeezing business support for island firms.

Mallorca, 18 September 2026: after 4,007 pupils joined FLIP-UP workshops, 213 asked for emotional help. The programme returns this school year.

On 18 September, Calvià, Mallorca, secures €23.92m for wastewater treatment plants, covering funding for maintenance and operations from 2027 to 2029.

The central reservation on the Ma-13 near Marratxí is restricted eastbound at kilometre 10.5 following an accident.

Palma, Mallorca, 18 September 2026: Balearic farmers face €1.73m more in agricultural diesel costs as Asaja joins national protests over a year.

Palma, 18 September: Rosario Sánchez attacks the Balearic Government after 5,627 migrant arrivals and calls for action with Spain's central government.

In Palma on 12 September, a teen cyclist tests 0.66 mg/l after hitting an e-scooter rider, who is taken to a medical centre with a possible fracture.

Formentera hosts a European Day of Languages concert in Sant Francesc on Tuesday, 22 September, with the Balearic Symphony string quartet and Laura de la Fuente.

On 18 September 2026, Palma City Council says nearly 400 people were identified as victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation, 58% in private homes.

Palma, 18 September: Mallorca leaders press for less red tape while protecting strict internal checks on public resources at a local government seminar.