News From Mallorca

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca train services fell 52% in August, MÉS per Mallorca says, while Son Rullan works cut SFM timetables across the island.

Jet2 adds summer seats between Leeds Bradford and Palma de Mallorca from 2 July to 24 September 2027 in a 22-route UK expansion after high demand.

Palma, 15 September 2026: UIB joins Spain’s university rectors in condemning the murder in Mexico of a 21-year-old University of Granada exchange student.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Hotel AI is spreading, but fewer than 10% have cut manual work by over 30%, a study of 58,000 properties in 53 countries finds.

On 15 September 2026, Aena reports Palma airport handled 4.8 million August passengers, up 2.3%, while flights through Son Sant Joan also rose.

Miguel Ángel Arranz takes command of Son Sant Joan Air Base on Friday, replacing Colonel Carlos de Montemayor.

Palma’s PSOE says Mayor Jaime Martínez is dismantling Bellver playground on 15 September 2026, fuelling a local row over play space and shade.

Palma, 15 September: Maria del Mar G. G., 41, has been found after disappearing on 1 September. SOS Desaparecidos has deactivated the search alert.

Palma's Social Security register reaches 294,136 in July, its best figure in 20 years. August records 12,447 contracts on 15 September 2026.

A youth court holds a minor after a fatal stabbing in Palma on Sunday. The victim died in hospital as police continue investigating the killing.

In Palma on 15 September, the Balearic Government weighs second-home curbs as rents rise 30% and average prices reach €5,600 per square metre.

Palma, 15 September: Balearic debt falls by more than €500m, but opposition parties accuse the island government of cuts and lower investment.

Mallorca has processed 146 illegal holiday-let cases by July but closed none, socialists say on 15 September, demanding answers on 54 stop orders.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Ryanair warns Spain may miss out on some of 300 new Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets unless airport charges are reduced in Spain.

Menorca bars and restaurants file six requests on 15 September for 2027 grants to replace machinery, furniture and equipment as profitability falls.

Madrid, Tuesday 15 September: Spain's government calls Alberto Núñez Feijóo's citizenship-stripping plan for serious offenders absurd and desperate.

Menorca’s UIB site starts the 2026-27 year on 15 September with 284 students, while enrolment remains open for more courses and master's courses.

Palma clears a 62-flat price-capped block in l’Olivera on 15 September, with the building licence processed in 50 days despite August’s break.

On 15 September, Menorca's university in Alaior can tender a €3.5m refurbishment, creating student space in its neighbouring building beside its current site.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Iberojet begins non-stop services to San Salvador from Madrid and Barcelona, with two weekly Airbus A350-900 flights.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Tourists book excursions just 11 days ahead, while agencies plan 49 days ahead, Civitatis figures show across 160 countries.

On 15 September, 15 researchers including a Balearic Islands team begin a 37-day fish survey west of Ireland aboard the Vizconde de Eza.

On 15 September in Inca, Jaume Bauzà defends a public contest for the Teatre Principal director as opposition attacks the plan and language rules.

A man is arrested in Llubí, Mallorca, on 15 September after jewellery, electronics and €40,000 were taken from a safe in a July burglary.

MÉS per Mallorca challenges the 2026 waste-tariff plan in Palma on 15 September 2026, arguing prices need review before a 10% cut is confirmed.