News From Mallorca

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Spain’s hospitality sector posts a 37% hiring outlook for the final quarter, ahead of technology, retail and logistics.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Spain’s OCU warns driving-school pupils about hidden costs, limited lessons and switch fees of up to €300 in some contracts.

Formentera’s coastal permits face scrutiny on 15 September 2026 as a minister blames the left and PSOE challenges a ruling issued after an event.

Palma, 15 September: Juan Manuel Lafuente defends aid for Mallorca’s traditional boats as PSIB demands funding over the Portocolom case in Parliament.

On 22 September in Palma, GOB and Terraferida take six proposals for Mallorca to Marga Prohens, from tourist rentals to roads, water and climate.

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca health minister Manuela García backs Son Espases chief Cristina Granados as Socialists demand her dismissal in Parliament.

On 15 September 2026, the Balearics lead Spain as approved building area for new homes and major refurbishments climbs 55.39% in the first half of 2026.

On 15 September in Palma, Antonia Estarellas says National Police and Guardia Civil lack staff and resources across the Balearic Islands, in Parliament.

In Palma on 15 September, Fanmed urges a scientific review of sea protection at Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana, with expansion of the area possible.

Palma, 15 September 2026: A young man dies after a stabbing near Calle Indalecio Prieto. Police arrest a minor and continue the investigation.

On 15 September, PSOE urges Santa Eulària Town Hall in Ibiza to act now on hot classrooms and speed up school air-conditioning work.

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca's health chief says 85,000 services are suspended as a national doctors' strike looms and waiting lists ignite a row.

On 15 September 2026, data show Balearic inflation at 4.4% in August, with restaurant and accommodation prices up 8.2% from a year earlier.

Consumer prices in the Balearic Islands rose 4.4% year on year in August. INE released the figures on 15 September; Spain's rate stood at 4.3%.

Eivissa police found 33 boxed nicotine vapes and a card terminal on 15 September after a person said they were waiting to make a delivery sale.

Mallorca sees mostly clear skies on Tuesday, 15 September, as high cloud passes and a light westerly wind brings coastal breezes, Aemet says.

The Balearic Government brings together several previously amended funding rules for contracted private educational institutions in an updated overview.

A small boat carrying 12 people from the Maghreb was stopped off Colònia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca, on Monday night.

The first Rolex boutique in Mallorca has opened in Palma.

USO Baleares protests in Palma on Tuesday, 15 September, demanding clear payment rules and a timetable for unresolved 2020 school pay deals.

A Palma court hears rape allegations on 15 September after prosecutors say a woman became pregnant. They seek eight years and €25,000 compensation.

At 09:30 on 15 September, a Palma court hears claims a man sexually assaulted two women, including a minor, on an EMT bus. Prosecutors seek jail.

On 15 September, a Palma court hears allegations that a man raped a woman while she slept. Prosecutors seek 12 years and €25,000 compensation.

Palma, Mallorca's Parliament meets at 10.00 on Tuesday, 15 September, to debate Tirme waste charges, summer night trains and the Ceuta crisis.

Palma, 14 September: IB3 unveils La Campana, as four young cancer survivors reveal the physical and emotional effects of childhood illness today.