News From Mallorca

Palma, 2 September 2026: Experian finds 74 Balearic firms entered insolvency proceedings by August, down 21.3% on the same period in 2025.

Palma will honour Sancus victims in the second half of September. On 2 September, city hall says acquitted people get medals, initially investigated get diplomas.

Sant Antoni says rainwater, not sewage, reached Es Pouet on 2 September. The beach stayed open as precautionary water-test results remain pending.

Palma, 2 September: CAEB says Balearic jobs remain steady through summer, but Carmen Planas flags July inflation of 3.9 per cent across the islands.

Eivissa hosts an Ibiza airport expansion protest on Sunday 20 September as AJE challenges new gates, a bigger VIP lounge and non-Schengen zone.

Madrid, 2 September: Facua has reported ING after the bank cut its promised 10% credit-card cashback offer from 18 days to four. Customers may have spent more.

On 2 September 2026, a driver appears in court after a late-Sunday Porto Cristo, Mallorca crash killed a 23-year-old woman and injured two passengers.

Madrid, 2 September 2026: Spain's health minister says the Balearics can end 24-hour doctor shifts by reorganising the system as unions threaten a strike.

Madrid, 2 September: Spain’s unemployment register grows by 44,500 in August as average Social Security membership falls by 162,840 during the month.

In Palma on 2 September, UGT says the Balearics' August jobs record cannot hide high housing costs, heavy workloads and pressure on daily life.

Madrid, 2 September 2026: Spain’s August jobs data reveals previously uncounted work and unemployment as foreign nationals are regularised.

On 2 September, Ibiza's council asks Parliament for coastal powers as vehicle entries fall by 10,300 and public transport users rise 40% in August.

In Madrid on 2 September, USO says Spain’s August jobs data worsen as 162,840 fewer people pay into Social Security despite migrant regularisation.

Madrid, 2 September: Endesa says its private network monitors millions of power supplies around the clock and helps teams pinpoint faults faster across Spain.

Palma, 2 September 2026: Mallorca's PP says July's 2.5 million international tourists and 0.1 per cent growth show its tourism curb is working.

Palma, Mallorca, 2 September: Balearic officials draft rules that could let people and companies start activities before approval, with later checks.

In Brussels on 2 September, Carlos Cuerpo says Spain added 680,000 social security registrations in 12 months, with regularisation helping the rise.

Palma’s Palau del Consell will light its façade blue on 2 September as Mallorca backs Ceuta after the 31 July mass arrival of migrants there.

In Palma on 2 September, CCOO says August unemployment fell across the Balearics, but tourist saturation worsens social anger and working conditions.

In Palma on 2 September 2026, Mallorca’s council says it will cap private and hire cars by year-end, with the rule aimed at next summer season.

Palma, 2 September 2026: Mallorca averages more than 1.39 million people in June, while the Balearic Islands peak passes 1.93 million in June.

Palma, 2 September: nearly 400 people help redraw the Balearic Islands’ environmental education strategy as the government prepares its next steps.

Balearic gymnast Nicolau Mir wins individual silver and Spain team bronze at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto on 2 September, with more finals ahead.

Palma, 2 September: idealista says Balearics resale homes reach a record €5,595 per m2 in August, while Palma slips 0.3% from July to €5,522.

Mallorca is forecast to exceed 35ºC on Wednesday, 2 September, as calima haze and early fog banks arrive under mostly clear Balearic skies, Aemet says.