News From Mallorca

Palma’s Parliament votes on 17 September 2026 for earlier action against dangerous online challenges and a vocational training plan for Menorca.

In Palma on 17 September, Baleval submits 22 changes to Mallorca’s vehicle quota bill and asks the CNMC to give its view on the planned rules.

Palma, 17 September: Casa 47 says Son Busquets has been stalled for five months, holding up the city’s biggest affordable public housing development.

On 17 September 2026, inspectors seal an illegal tourist flat in Eivissa, Ibiza, as its owner and marketer face a €220,001 penalty case.

On 17 September 2026, Mallorca firefighters rescue a woman in Felanitx as storms trigger 46 callouts. A fresh storm front is due overnight across Mallorca.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, the city awards medals and diplomas to staff affected by Sancus court proceedings, including two posthumous honours.

Mallorca’s SOM Família starts on 17 September 2026, with talks and workshops for parents of children aged 0 to 6 in Inca, Manacor and Calvià.

Police arrest a second minor in Palma on 17 September after a 19-year-old dies in a Son Gotleu stabbing. Detectives continue their investigation.

On 17 September 2026, Avani launches a five-night Mekong cruise from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, with hotels and trips from $5,175 per pair.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, the PP calls for Frontex across the Balearics after citing 5,000 arrivals and seeks a cooperation deal with Algeria.

Madrid, 17 September 2026: A survey finds 49% of Spaniards favour solo trips lasting four to seven days, with planes their top travel choice.

In Palma on 17 September 2026, Vox fails to win support for giving Spaniards priority for social housing and housing aid in the Balearic Parliament.

Palma, 17 September: MÉS per Palma says the city has again withheld equality workshops from schools, including sexual and gender diversity sessions.

Palma says on 17 September that no protected heritage was demolished at Sant Jordi, where an archaeologist monitors ground work for 118 homes.

On 17 September, Mallorca groups attack a €350m Palma ring road, saying people in the island’s interior remain dependent on cars. Sineu crossing has no fix.

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.