News From Mallorca

Palma, 17 September: Mallorca storms trigger 16 call-outs, flooding buildings and felling trees as Escorca records 73.6 litres per square metre.

Ibiza and Formentera face strong thunderstorms, hail and gusts on Thursday 17 September 2026, while Mallorca has a lower chance of storms, Aemet says.

On 17 September 2026, traffic on the Ma-1 near Calvià is restricted southwestbound between kilometres 12.5 and 14 due to an accident.

Traffic is restricted on the Ma-1 near Calvià westbound at kilometre 14 due to an accident.

On 17 September 2026, 205 migrants arrive across the Balearic Islands as teams rescue 29 south of Cabrera and intercept 17 on Formentera.

Six defendants face a Palma hearing on 17 September 2026 as prosecutors seek 27 years over alleged cocaine and cannabis sales in Son Banya.

Palma, 17 September 2026: six people face a preliminary hearing over cocaine, heroin and cannabis. Prosecutors seek 39 years in prison between them.

A Palma court hears on 17 September a case against a man accused of holding and attacking his partner. Prosecutors seek 11 years and 3,000 euros.

Two defendants face trial in Palma on 17 September after prosecutors say a woman escaped an attempt to force her into a car on 15 March.

A man faces trial on Thursday, 17 September, accused of raping his stepdaughter for 15 years in Manacor. Prosecutors seek 27 years in prison.

At 12.00 on Saturday, 19 September, Palma’s Plaza de las Columnas hosts a protest calling on the EU to end outsourced migration controls.

Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez calls for a Balearics rental cap in Eivissa, Ibiza, on 16 September 2026 and attacks Marga Prohens' record on homes.

Palma, 16 September: Balearic Government seeks EU island-status funding for farmers and fishers and tailored controls for coastal boats in Madrid.

Palma, 16 September: Mallorca faces up to 40 litres of rain an hour on Thursday afternoon, with thunderstorms forecast and an orange warning in force.

Palma workers at the DomusVi care home pause Friday protests on 16 September after talks start and agreements emerge, while unions keep watch.

On 16 September, storms prompt the University of the Balearic Islands to halt outdoor activities on Ibiza and Formentera; Palma and Menorca continue as normal.

Seven suspects are remanded after beach theft arrests in Palma and Calvià on 16 September, as police trace owners of 42 seized phones from two raids.

On 16 September, Spain’s Social Impact Fund said its Balearic Islands operations generated twice the investment it committed, from €400 million in 39 deals.

Mallorca faces an orange warning for rain and storms on Thursday. Spain’s weather agency forecasts hail, very strong gusts and rough seas off Mallorca.

Palma, 16 September: Mallorca's Parliament urges Spain's government to reshape the island allowance for state workers around real living costs and staffing needs.

Guardia Civil officers locate 17 migrants after their boat reaches Faro de la Mora, Formentera, on 16 September; Balearics total hits 159.

On 16 September, PP, Vox and Francisco Cardona block a Palma hearing on water reports for building projects as Parliament backs housing and rail plans.

On Wednesday, 16 September, teams find 17 migrants in Formentera and rescue 28 ten miles off Santanyí, Mallorca. A total of 142 reach the Balearics.

Palma Parliament asks the Govern on 16 September to widen breast cancer screening to women aged 45 to 49 and 70 to 74, and publish quality reports.

On 16 September, 19 migrants come ashore at La Mola, Formentera. Guardia Civil intercept them, lifting the Balearic Islands coast total to 97.