News From Mallorca

On the Balearic Islands, 40.1% of homes have a registered energy certificate, a 10 September 2026 report finds. Spain's retrofit drive is accelerating.

Palma’s neighbourhood centres offer 266 activities and 4,606 places from the first week of October. Enrolment opens on 16 and 17 September online.

More than 8,000 tourism professionals meet at FIBES in Seville from 6 to 8 October 2026 to tackle cost pressure, talent shortages and fast-moving AI.

Palma makes bus, train and Metro travel free on 22 September, after a week in Palma of new buses, bike events and SFM rail control-centre visits.

On 10 September 2026, former Sóller councillor Cati Pizà enters Podemos primaries for Mallorca Island Council, promising affordable homes and tourism limits.

In Palma on 10 September, ministers reveal 37 Balearic families received €21,825 through the Cheque Canguro scheme to hire household staff.

Mallorca's Enric Mas retains Vuelta lead in Jerez on 10 September, losing only 33.27 seconds to Roglic in the 32.1-kilometre individual time trial.

Palma, 10 September: Unidas Podemos proposes giving the city power to add up to €4 a day to tourist tax, with more revenue staying in Palma.

Rescuers restore an 87-year-old Swiss tourist's pulse after a drowning at Playa de la Romana, Peguera, Mallorca, on Thursday afternoon, 10 September.

Madrid, 10 September 2026: A global study finds extreme heat arriving before summer or lasting into autumn, raising risks beyond the usual season.

León, 10 September: Imserso sets aside 7,447 €50 trips for low-income pensioners; bookings begin 14 September and island coast is included too.

On 10 September 2026, Mallorca's council rejects forced transfers of unaccompanied minors from Ceuta and demands stronger action along its coast.

Formentera, 10 September 2026: Ibisec drafts a €445,000 revamp for CEIP Mestre Lluís Andreu as Marga Prohens visits two schools to open the school year.

On 10 September, Sóller’s five-year Aqualia contract extension fails to advance as PSIB urges public control of water in the Mallorca town now.

In Palma on 10 September, PSIB moves to block €41 million extra for Tirme and demands a halt to Mallorca’s waste-fee review and budget change.

Palma, 10 September 2026: Balearic primary schools can join Endesa’s free energy platform, with 1,500 classroom kits available across Spain.

On 10 September, Mallorca's Consell joins AEMO, opening the route to a national olive oil tourism network linking groves, mills, food and local firms.

On 10 September, prosecutors warn that the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, lack specialist centres for children with behaviour problems.

Mallorca restaurants raise the alarm on 10 September 2026 after a poor first week, saying the issue is what holidaymakers spend on the island.

UGT wins four of nine staff seats at the Balearic blood bank on 10 September in a re-run across Mallorca, Menorca and Eivissa after a voting challenge.

Palma, 10 September 2026: Mallorca’s Parliament backs a plan to protect Channel undersea mountains and seek marine national park status for its waters.

On 10 September, MÉS demands opening dates for three completed Mallorca day centres in Sóller, Palmanova and Maria de la Salut after stalled paperwork.

Palma police trace the owner of a bag with €2,829, passports and bank cards left on bus line 7 on 4 September after a social media search.

Palma, 10 September 2026: Balearic trade groups want shops to open on Sunday 12 December 2027, replacing 26 December in their draft calendar.

In Palma on 10 September 2026, PP and Vox block a sustainability pact update as MPs approve Manuel de Falla anniversary events for 2026 across the Balearics.