News From Mallorca

In Madrid on 2 September, Sara Aagesen hailed Aena’s plan for solar power to supply 51% of its electricity by 2029. Its scheme covers 12 airports.

Mallorca faces temperatures above 35ºC on Wednesday as AEMET forecasts calima and morning fog banks across the Balearics, with Mediterranean breezes expected.

TUI announces in Madrid on 2 September 2026 that Louise Bates takes charge of TUI Blue on 1 October, replacing Artur Gerber, who stays adviser.

On 2 September, 60 Mallorca teenagers aged 15 to 17 are in Cantabria for five days of surfing, canyoning, canoeing and outdoor adventure.

Mallorca faces rising heat on Thursday as temperatures climb under clear skies. Aemet forecasts Mediterranean breezes across the Balearic island.

Firefighters control a farm fire at Son Catiu in Inca, Mallorca, on 2 September, but the cause and size of the affected land remain unknown.

Brussels, 22 September: Spain puts Catalan, Basque and Galician back before EU ministers, but Germany still questions the legal basis for recognition.

Three aircraft, three fire engines and 14 forest firefighters tackle an agricultural fire at Son Catiu farm in Inca, Mallorca, on 2 September 2026.

Palma, 2 September 2026: Mallorca reaches 41.9°C as the Balearics logs its hottest August since 1961, with hot nights and scant rain.

Lifeguards rescue a young British man with drowning symptoms near s'Espalmador, Formentera, on 2 September after a 112 call at 13.30; take him ashore via Illetes.

On 2 September 2026 in Palma, ex-Son Espases communications chief Sabrina Vidal alleges workplace bullying after anxiety attacks and leaving IBSalut.

Madrid, 2 September 2026: Spain moves towards a €13bn airport plan for 2027-31, while Aena, airlines and regulator clash over future charges.

Ryanair cuts its 2027 target to 214 million passengers in Madrid on 2 September, warning sustained oil prices could push up European fares.

Madrid, 2 September: Spain says 337,917 regularised foreign nationals are in Social Security, while 40,000 have visited job centres as the process stays open.

In Palma on 2 September, PP and Vox move to block a hearing for Juan Manuel Lafuente after Mallorca coast chief Maria Joaquina Ferrer loses her post.

HBX Group adds Vorsee’s predictive AI to hotel platforms in Madrid on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, aiming to spot booking-demand shifts earlier.

On 2 September, PSOE in Santa Eulària demands answers on Jesús traffic trial, including studies, resident feedback and how its impact will be judged.

In Palma on 2 September, the Real Mallorca Foundation unveils a programme that brings players and fans together to protect the Mediterranean.

On 2 September in Lekunberri, Isabel Rodríguez says Spain's housing decree is ready, but it still lacks the Congress votes needed for approval.

Madrid, 2 September: Cepyme says nearly 340,000 foreign workers in Spain’s social-security system are linked to an exceptional regularisation drive.

On 2 September 2026, Vicent Roselló joins Sant Josep, Ibiza’s PSOE primary, seeking the 2027 mayoralty with housing and public services in focus.

Mallorca town halls host Ceuta protests on Wednesday, 2 September, as PP and Vox call for support and rivals accuse PP of using the issue in Ceuta.

Palma approves a €1.2m, 18-month overhaul of nine public housing buildings, helping 80 homes across four districts on 2 September 2026.

On 2 September 2026, Ibiza and Santa Eulària sign a €944,400 Can Marçà road plan for pavements, a traffic light and renewed lighting on the route.

In Palma on 2 September 2026, Marga Prohens urges the Balearics to join a Ceuta protest and accuses Spain’s government of hiding information.