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Mallorca court support gets €1.3m over four years
On 11 September 2026 in Palma, Mallorca, the Balearic Government approves up to €1.3m to keep court support running for civil and criminal cases.
News From MallorcaMallorca: second-home purchase limits under review
On 11 September in Palma de Mallorca, the Balearic Government weighs EU limits on second-home purchases by non-residents if they help locals find housing.
Petra land transfer unlocks 19 social homes
Petra gains an urban plot for 19 publicly subsidised homes on 11 September 2026, while Ibavi takes a second site to plan another housing scheme from Gestur.
Mallorca health agency appoints Alberto Anguera
Palma, 11 September: Alberto Anguera takes charge of the Balearic health agency, bringing 30 years’ experience as it prepares for health risks.
News From MallorcaSpain heat returns: 38ºC forecast this weekend
Madrid, 11 September: Spain faces renewed summer heat, with 38ºC possible in Seville, Córdoba and Badajoz as mainly dry weather takes hold.
30 voices: Eivissa market plan cuts stall numbers
Eivissa’s future market draws more than 30 submissions on 11 September, as plans set out 75 stalls, terraces and a new green space for the site.
News From MallorcaPalma solar power opens to homes and firms until 30 September
Palma households, freelancers and firms within 5 km of ParcBit can apply for shared solar power until 30 September 2026, including Son Castelló.
News From MallorcaPalma Gesa revamp: car park cut, solar glass planned
Palma, 11 September: plans for the long-idle Gesa building cut the underground car park, add solar glass and target completion by the end of 2029.
News From MallorcaMallorca demands answers on Sánchez migration report
On 11 September, the Balearic Government in Palma asks Madrid whether released Ceuta papers are the migration report Pedro Sánchez cited in parliament.
News From MallorcaIB3 puts 33 Balearic towns in TV village contest
In Palma on 11 September, IB3 unveils its contest for 33 Balearic towns, starting 20 September, and a prime-time quiz from 21 September.
Ibiza tests Portuguese man o’ war beach alarm
Sant Antoni, Ibiza, tests its beach emergency response on 11 September 2026 after a mock Portuguese man o’ war sighting at Es Pouet beach, including a 112 call.
Mallorca wastewater plants get €2.29m to stay running
Mallorca’s Manacor and Cala Murada secure €2.29m on 11 September 2026, keeping wastewater treatment running from 2027 to 2029 under new funding.
News From MallorcaSon Espases resignations: Mallorca chief keeps job
Palma, Mallorca, 11 September 2026: Son Espases chief Cristina Granados keeps government backing after repeated management resignations.
News From MallorcaTravel agents challenge Spanish state contracts
Madrid, 11 September 2026: CEAV steps up scrutiny of public tenders and challenges the new CORA contract for Spanish government travel services.
News From MallorcaBalearic schools gain 198 teachers as term starts
Balearic schools start the 11 September term with 198 more teachers, the PP says, alongside free nursery places and building projects across the islands.
Ibiza care home secures €10.34m for 80 over-65s
Ibiza, 11 September 2026: the Balearic Government approves up to €10.34m for 80 residential care places at Reina Sofía, locked in for four years.
News From MallorcaPalma cocaine haul: 1,353g found inside man’s body
Police arrest a man arriving in Palma from Charleroi on 6 September after 109 cocaine packets weighing 1,353 grams are found inside his body.
News From MallorcaMallorca archive protects Darder maps and notebooks
Palma, 11 September: Darder's maps, photographs and field notebooks move to the Arxiu del Regne de Mallorca for safer storage and wider access.
News From MallorcaBalearic Government challenges two migrant child transfers
Palma, Mallorca, 11 September 2026: the Balearic Government challenges orders moving two unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands and Melilla.
News From MallorcaSpain doctors call indefinite strike from 28 October
Doctors across Spain announce an open-ended strike from 28 October in Madrid on 11 September 2026, demanding their own employment rules nationwide.
News From MallorcaMallorca fuel prices: diesel could jump €0.24
On Mallorca, fuel retailers warn diesel could cost €0.24 more a litre from 1 October unless tax relief returns. The call comes on 11 September.
Ibiza electricity grid: €17m plan covers 68km
Ibiza, 11 September: Endesa unveils a €17m plan for 77 electricity-grid works by 2030, covering 68km across all five municipalities.
News From MallorcaBalearics AI Week brings 10 events for small firms
The Balearic Islands host 10 AI Week events from 21 to 24 September, offering workshops, advice and expert sessions to help small firms use AI.
Mallorca's Marilles puts Pablo Rodríguez Ros in charge
Palma, 11 September: Pablo Rodríguez Ros takes charge of Marilles as Aniol Esteban moves to strategy and fundraising after nine years.
News From MallorcaPalma horse carriage row: complaint targets drivers
On 11 September 2026, Progreso en Verde takes videos of Palma horse-carriage clashes to prosecutors and seeks a criminal investigation into drivers.