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News From MallorcaBalearics households save 19.5% as budgets bite
Balearic households save 19.5% of income, but cuts to food, travel and heating expose the pressure in Mallorca and Spain on 10 September 2026.
News From MallorcaMallorca heat returns: tropical nights next week
Mallorca, 10 September 2026: showers may hit the Balearics on Thursday before Saharan high pressure brings heat and tropical nights next week.
News From Mallorca22 migrants stopped off Formentera in stolen speedboat
On 10 September, Guardia Civil stops a stolen speedboat carrying 22 migrants off Formentera; three men are arrested and two held in custody.
News From MallorcaPalma Airport shove breaks worker’s two wrists
A Palma Airport worker broke both wrists after an alleged shove in early September. On 10 September, police said they had arrested a man for the alleged assault.
News From MallorcaMallorca’s Son Espases chief faces sack call
In Palma on 10 September, nursing union Satse calls for Son Espases chief Cristina Granados to go after nursing director Natalia Vallés resigns.
News From MallorcaDoctors’ statute: MPs weigh separate Spanish law
Madrid, 10 September 2026: Health Minister Mónica García asks MPs to weigh a separate doctors’ statute as Spain’s wider workforce bill advances.
News From MallorcaBalearics: 33.5% of toddlers attend funded private nurseries
On 10 September 2026, a Madrid report says 33.5% of Balearic children aged 0 to 3 attend publicly funded private nurseries while public provision falls short.
Ibiza rubbish and pet breaches trigger 85 cases
Eivissa on Ibiza records 85 rubbish and pet offence reports by 8 August 2026. Local Police step up rubbish checks from Monday for a week.
News From MallorcaPalma: one woman hurt in homophobic stone attack
A woman is hurt after a man allegedly throws stones and uses a wrench against two women in Palma, Mallorca, on 10 September. Police arrest him.
News From MallorcaMallorca aid: families await €9m from €84m plan
Palma, 10 September: MÉS says Mallorca families still await €9m for vulnerable households from an €84m Iran war relief plan announced in March.
News From MallorcaFelanitx storm death: PSIB demands ES-Alert warning
In Palma on 10 September 2026, PSIB says the Balearic government should have sent an ES-Alert after heavy rain killed a woman in Felanitx on Wednesday.
Illegal taxis on Ibiza face €157,500 in fines
Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, closes nine illegal taxi cases on 10 September 2026, handing out €157,500 in fines as checks step up.
News From MallorcaMallorca storm: 860 users still face power cuts
Power crews repair eight lines across Mallorca after Wednesday, 10 September’s storm. Port des Canonge access road is shut as 860 users remain affected.
News From MallorcaBalearics: AI cyber violence cases involve under-18s
On 10 September 2026, prosecutors say AI cyber violence in the Balearics has at times targeted under-18s, while slow platform replies can weaken evidence.
News From MallorcaBalearics courts set trials for 2028 amid staff strain
Balearics courts are already setting trials for 2028, the prosecution service warns on 10 September, citing staff shortages and clashing hearings.
Accident on the Ma-19 near Palma: Traffic southeastbound restricted
Traffic is restricted southeastbound on the Ma-19 near Palma at kilometre 12 following an accident.
News From MallorcaPalma adds seven supported housing places for mental health
Palma gains seven supported housing places for people with mental health problems on 10 September 2026, backed by €768,000 through December 2028.
News From MallorcaMallorca and Balearics launch shallow-bay protection plan
Palma, 10 September: the Balearics open consultation on a plan for shallow bays, including checks on moorings, boat speeds and sensitive infrastructure.
News From MallorcaMallorca storm: solar panels fall on cars at Palma university
Solar panels fall onto cars at the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma after Wednesday's storm. Can López car park stays shut on 10 September.
News From MallorcaBalearic deportations to Morocco stall over passports
Balearic deportations to Morocco stall on Thursday, 10 September 2026, as prosecutors cite original passports, court delays and consular limits.
News From MallorcaMallorca projects: 35 plans could bring €365m investment
Palma, 10 September: 35 projects are planned for Mallorca as 51 business proposals could bring around €365 million of investment to the Balearics.
News From MallorcaMallorca gains 190 school places as Formentera starts term
On 10 September, Palma gains 190 places at IES ses Estacions, while 1,238 pupils start the 2026-2027 school year on Formentera with extra staff and classrooms.
News From MallorcaPalma gets seven night trains for Rels B concert
Palma runs special SFM trains through Friday 11 night as Rels B plays free at Parc de la Mar, with services to Manacor and Sa Pobla after midnight.
News From MallorcaSuicide prevention: 90 psychologists join Balearics schools
Palma, 10 September: 90 educational psychologists join Balearic schools this Thursday as Idisba plans a suicide-prevention study of 4,300 teenagers.
News From MallorcaBalearics migration row: 1,000 sea arrivals monthly
Palma, 10 September 2026: Balearic leaders say 1,000 people arrived by sea in each summer month and accuse Madrid of withholding reports.