News From Mallorca

On 6 September, rescuers pick up 26 people 12 miles off Cap de Ses Salines, Mallorca, lifting weekend migrant arrivals in the Balearics to 98.

Fire crews continue tackling a blaze at abandoned cattle sheds in Santa Maria del Camí, Mallorca, on Sunday 6 September after smoke forced residents out.

On 6 September, Costitx, Mallorca, Mayor Antoni Salas is leaving after 20 years, with deputy Joan Munar set to take over at Friday's council meeting.

Palma Airport handles 1,045 of 1,572 flights scheduled across the Balearic Islands on Sunday 6 September, putting it ahead of Ibiza and Menorca.

In Palma on 6 September, two men are sent to prison after three alleged gold-chain snatches at an event. Police say the inquiry remains open.

On 6 September, authorities said an unfinished Manacor property on Mallorca held up to 30 people. The owner now faces a possible overcrowding fine.

Two men are arrested after a home fire in Manacor, Mallorca, with four ignition points and alleged gun threats. Police continue inquiries on 6 September.

On 6 September, Palma police say school reports uncovered six family abuse cases since November, involving eight victims and six arrests.

Mallorca and the Balearics warm up on Sunday, 6 September, as Aemet forecasts morning haze, high cloud later and light breezes on the coast.

Sixteen people arrive by boat at the Ses Salines lighthouse on Mallorca on 5 September 2026, as five boats carrying 72 migrants reach the Balearics.

Palma’s cat colony protest leaves Plaça d’Espanya at 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, demanding animal welfare law is enforced across municipalities.

On 5 September, the PP again seeks a hearing from Alfonso Rodríguez in Palma over migrant arrivals in the Balearic Islands and a reported risk warning.

Sa Ràpita triathlon closes the Ma-6021 and Ma-6030 on Mallorca from 08.30 to 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, affecting routes towards Campos.

Marga Prohens arrives at Santa Margalida Town Hall at 20.30 on Sunday, 6 September, before joining the Beata procession and jar-breaking ritual.

A Mallorca fire in Santa Margalida flares up again on Saturday 5 September after four people leave nearby homes because of smoke. Crews return.

On 5 September, the Balearic Government releases €366,000 for hotel workplace groups to tackle absence, equality and flexible working across the islands.

On 5 September, a chance haul south of Formentera brings 26 Roman amphorae up from 1,400 metres. Museum staff now work to preserve them safely.

On 5 September in Palma, PSOE puts Cristina Llorente and Carles Bona in charge of its 2027 plan, targeting housing, heat and congestion.

Madrid and Brussels, 5 September: Spain says it will block new EU official languages until Catalan, Basque and Galician gain recognition.

On 5 September, 100 migrants reach Mallorca in 24 hours, with boats landing at Cala Santanyí and Colònia de Sant Jordi. The Consell demands action.

A man suffers neck and torso wounds in a Plaza Gomila fight in Palma at about 05.00 on Saturday, 5 September. National Police arrest an 18-year-old Spaniard.

On Ibiza, 5 September 2026, Àlex Pitaluga enters the PSOE primary for 2027, putting housing, tourist growth and land pressure at the centre.

From 6 to 28 September, free energy advice reaches five Mallorca stops, with walk-in help on saving energy, efficiency and self-consumption.

On 5 September 2026, Formentera says the state withheld migrant boat risk information as 198 under-18s arrived between January and August.

On 5 September, PP in Inca, Mallorca, challenges Mayor Virgilio Moreno over his plan to take the Teatre Principal director contest to court.