News From Mallorca

On 15 September 2026, Spain opened aid claims for proven wildfire damage in the Balearic Islands, with tax relief and repair grants possible.

On 15 September in Madrid, the government backs Almaraz staying open until 2030 after gas rose above €82/MWh amid the Middle East crisis.

Palma, 15 September 2026: PSIB says an administrative error has left more than 4,000 Mallorca vocational students without Flip-Up support this term.

On 15 September, Es Mercadal’s Sa Fontassa school nears completion in Menorca, bringing 450 places and easing the squeeze at Mare de Déu del Toro.

On 15 September in Santa Eulària, Ibiza, the Defensor del Pueblo again demands information on Can Rova 2 children after the council fails to reply.

Menorca, 15 September 2026: Més per Menorca urges the EU to give islands stronger powers over non-resident buyers and tourist lets in new housing law.

On 15 September, Mallorca’s Ritma in Fornalutx and Pueblo in Sóller join Spain’s 41 best-new-opening nominees for TheFork Awards. Voting runs to 11 October.

On 15 September 2026, EAE Business School finds 65.6% of 25-to-45-year-olds delay life plans as housing costs bite; ownership is 54% in the Balearics.

In Palma on 15 September, the Balearic Government rejects Madrid’s funding plan, saying it ignores island status, population growth and tax powers.

Palma takes a 1,200m² site in Sant Agustí on 15 September to build a Cala Major park with green space, outdoor fitness and a playground for Cala Major residents.

Police in Ciutadella, Menorca, arrest a man on Thursday after witnesses link him to alleged marijuana sales to minors at a beach in Ciutadella.

Palma, Mallorca, 15 September: 146 illegal holiday rental cases bring €2.1m in fines as repeat offenders on Mallorca face prosecutors from autumn.

Mallorca, 15 September: a €1.7m plan backs a traffic app and 5G signs to show live traffic and available parking in Mallorca's busiest zones.

On 15 September 2026, a report says the Balearics have beaten their 2025 electric-car goal, while Spain is only 17.5% towards 2030 and charging lags.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: PP spokeswoman Ester Muñoz says the party is working on a law to remove citizenship from immigrants who commit serious crimes.

On 15 September 2026 in Ibiza, the PP urges a lasting boost for the Balearics sea border after Ceuta's July crisis, warning of pressure on rescue and reception.

On 15 September, Eltiempo.es says Spain’s heat runs more than +4ºC above average, with records from Huelva to Barcelona and warmth ahead.

On 15 September 2026, AirHelp says Palma airport recorded 60.5% punctuality over summer, the lowest rate among Spain's larger airports in the country.

On 15 September, more than 80 workers continue rebuilding Mallorca’s storm-damaged power grid in Valldemossa, Esporles and Banyalbufar.

In Palma on 15 September, Marga Prohens calls central government inaction on irregular migration to the Balearics “desperate” as a boat reaches Colònia.

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca has handled 146 illegal holiday-let cases by July, with proposed fines above €4.3 million and 54 fast-track cases resolved.

In Palma on 15 September, Marga Prohens says the Balearics will assess any EU-backed limits on second homes and purchases by non-residents.

On 15 September 2026, United Aviation Services buys Mallorcair at Palma Airport, adding private-flight handling and an FBO to Stellair Group.

On 15 September, Barceló opens the 202-room Occidental Bangtao Beach Resort on Phuket, its second hotel in Thailand, including pool-access rooms.

Ibiza's overnight stays fell 8% in 2025 while tourist numbers rose 1.2%. On 15 September 2026, Jaume Bauzá and Álex Pitaluga clashed over the figures.