News From Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca hotels average 290 euros a night from 14 to 21 September 2026, with 96% booked, making the city the priciest of five.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 9 September, Antoni Costa rejects Vox's call to cut ties with the PSOE and says the Balearic government will keep talking.

In Palma on 9 September 2026, Juan Manuel Lafuente denies outside pressure or a specific case led to Maria Joaquina Ferrer’s sacking as coast chief.

Mallorca faces orange weather warnings on Wednesday, 9 September, with thunderstorms expected later and yellow alerts for wind and waves around the coast.

Sant Josep police clear an unauthorised woodland camp in Port des Torrent, Ibiza, on 9 September 2026, removing a lorry full of rubbish.

Cabrera, 9 September 2026: rescue teams bring 20 people from a boat to safety, lifting the Balearics' total for the week's first three days to 203.

On 9 September in Palma, Mallorca’s Parliament starts work on a car-entry cap plan, with fees, rental-car limits and fines up to €30,000 for breaches.

Palma’s Jewish culture centre reopens at 19.00 on Wednesday 9 September, with Marga Prohens attending as the Ledor Vador Foundation is unveiled.

Cas Català in Calvià lands a €1m Euromillones prize on 8 September. The El Millón ticket was validated on Paseo Illetas; next draw offers €111m.

A forest fire burns a small pine grove in Bisanyes, Alcúdia, Mallorca, on 8 September. Ibanat crews put out the flames shortly before 20.00.

In Palma on 8 September 2026, musician Bernat Xavier Xamena unveils a 17-Ironman challenge to raise funds for child cancer research and treatments.

Valencia, 8 September 2026: paediatricians urge families to reset sleep, screens and breakfast gradually before children return to school.

Madrid, September 8: Spain approves 40.41 million euros for local housing and land projects, alongside measures targeting rents and tourist flats.

Madrid, 8 September 2026: PISA puts Spanish pupils half a school year behind the OECD in reading, prompting calls for investment and change.

On 8 September 2026, Balearic schools join 100 new centres in Fundación Botín’s Educación Responsable network, adding arts, books and film resources.

On 19 September, RANA’s charity market at Palma’s Parc de la Mar sells clothes, books and toys, funding child protection and adult victim treatment.

On 8 September in Madrid, Minsait said its Balearic digital heart-care pilot gained Health Ministry certification, with AI support planned next.

Mallorca faces orange rain and thunderstorm warnings on Wednesday, while AEMET also flags wind and waves around the island as a front moves in.

On 8 September 2026, Madrid pledges more sea-rescue capacity for the Balearics after six Formentera operations involving pateras this summer.

Palma, 8 September 2026: Aena calls the Balearic airport co-management law unconstitutional after Spain lifts its veto, and vows action if it passes.

Esporles, Mallorca, completed a €24,000-plus revamp at CEIP Gabriel Comas i Ribas on 8 September, repainting rooms and fitting library shelves.

Food prices in Spain are 35.3% higher over five years. In Madrid on 8 September, Greenpeace urges a farm climate plan to curb rising costs.

In Palma on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, ANPE says PISA results demand stable teaching teams, less paperwork and more support across the Balearics.

Palma launches an 80-hour course in October 2026 to tackle doctor burnout, mixing three retreats, 16 online sessions and individual support.

Palma’s parliament votes on Wednesday on taking forward Mallorca’s car cap bill, with limits for private cars and hire vehicles planned before year-end.