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Balearics jobs: total falls by 226 during AugustNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Balearics jobs: total falls by 226 during August

The Balearic Islands lose 226 social security contributors in August, taking the total to 693,812; figures released on 2 September still show annual growth.

Mallorca weather: warmer Wednesday with clear skiesNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Mallorca weather: warmer Wednesday with clear skies

Mallorca and the Balearics head into Wednesday, 2 September, with mostly clear skies, light easterly winds and slightly warmer daytime weather.

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2 September 2026

New on Mallorca: August 2026

Verified openings and reopenings on Mallorca in August 2026.

Palma sea programme closes with Prohens at Son MoixNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Palma sea programme closes with Prohens at Son Moix

Marga Prohens closes the Fundación Real Mallorca sea programme presentation at Palma’s Son Moix conference hall at 13.25 on Wednesday, 2 September.

Mallorca election countdown: Galmés sets final-year planNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Mallorca election countdown: Galmés sets final-year plan

In Palma on Wednesday, 2 September, Llorenç Galmés gathers his government team to set Mallorca’s priorities and projects before expected May elections.

Menorca vehicle limit plan heads for summer voteNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Menorca vehicle limit plan heads for summer vote

Menorca's Island Council debates on 2 September 2026 whether to clear a vehicle-entry limit for next summer, as PP seeks a deal with left-wing parties.

Palma backs Ceuta as leaders join Plaza de Cort rallyNews From Mallorca
2 September 2026

Palma backs Ceuta as leaders join Plaza de Cort rally

Marga Prohens and Jaime Martínez join Palma’s Ceuta rally in Plaza de Cort on Wednesday, 2 September, as opposition parties criticise the event.

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1 September 2026

Autism rights at stake as Spain backs new rules

Madrid, 1 September: Autismo España demands enforceable, evidence-based cognitive accessibility rules after Spain approves a new regulation.

Mallorca flights: Madrid fares fall to €27 each wayNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Mallorca flights: Madrid fares fall to €27 each way

Mallorca flights from Madrid start at €27 each way in Iberia Express's 1 September sale. Book by 23 September for travel until 10 June 2027.

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1 September 2026

Palma and Maó cinemas screen Carmen opera on Thursday

On 1 September, óh!pera Summer announces Carmen for Palma and Maó cinemas on Thursday: a 150-minute French-language opera set on a 1950s Hollywood shoot.

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1 September 2026

Spain plans eight-child nursery groups, down from 20

Spain’s Education Ministry plans to cut nursery group limits from 20 to eight by 2029-2030, as paediatricians press for faster action on 1 September.

Menorca tanker water: PP seeks source of 28,000m³News From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Menorca tanker water: PP seeks source of 28,000m³

On 1 September in Maó, Menorca, the PP said reports list 28,000 cubic metres delivered by tanker from May to July but not its source.

Mallorca's Enric Mas keeps Vuelta red for third dayNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Mallorca's Enric Mas keeps Vuelta red for third day

On 1 September, Mallorca's Enric Mas holds the Vuelta red jersey after stage 10 in Elche de la Sierra, where Bastien Tronchon wins the sprint.

Palma: Madrid passengers surge 200% for Shakira residencyNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Palma: Madrid passengers surge 200% for Shakira residency

Palma de Mallorca, 1 September 2026: Madrid-bound passengers rise 200% between 16 September and 11 October as Shakira’s residency boosts demand.

€60 ticket: Madrid protects local transport budgetsNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

€60 ticket: Madrid protects local transport budgets

Madrid, 1 September 2026: Spain will cover losses and extra costs for authorities joining the €60 nationwide ticket, but no payment sums are set.

Prohens closes Mallorca sea programme in PalmaNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Prohens closes Mallorca sea programme in Palma

Marga Prohens closes the La nostra mar Mediterranean programme in Palma on Wednesday, joined by RCD Mallorca president Andy Kohlberg and Ana Torres.

Eivissa council meeting scrapped as Vox blasts August breakNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Eivissa council meeting scrapped as Vox blasts August break

Eivissa Town Hall suspended its August council meeting. Vox says the move curbed opposition scrutiny for two months. 1 September 2026.

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1 September 2026

Proyecto Hombre turns 39, expects 1,000 in Palma

Proyecto Hombre Baleares marks its 39th anniversary at Son Morro in Palma on Thursday, with nearly 1,000 expected and Marisa Rojas performing live.

Six years on, Spain’s inclusive school plan stallsNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Six years on, Spain’s inclusive school plan stalls

Madrid, 1 September 2026: Down España says Spain’s promised inclusive education plan remains unsigned as the new school year begins without a timetable.

Mallorca: Balearic social housing wins OBEL AwardNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Mallorca: Balearic social housing wins OBEL Award

Mallorca, 1 September 2026: the Balearic social housing model wins the OBEL Award for changing how public homes are planned and built.

Mallorca school books get a 100% tax deductionNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Mallorca school books get a 100% tax deduction

On 1 September, Mallorca families learn school books qualify for a 100% tax deduction, while after-school language classes get 15% relief now.

Mallorca nears 35ºC as extreme fire danger returnsNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Mallorca nears 35ºC as extreme fire danger returns

Mallorca, Wednesday: 35ºC is forecast inland as heat builds until Friday. Fire danger is set to reach extreme levels, with dry afternoon storms possible.

London city breaks surge as TUI Spain sales jump 12%News From Mallorca
1 September 2026

London city breaks surge as TUI Spain sales jump 12%

TUI Spain reports a 12% rise in London travel sales in Madrid on 1 September, adding Thames cruises, central RIU hotels and Harry Potter trips.

Doctors threaten strike over 75-hour working weekNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Doctors threaten strike over 75-hour working week

Doctors in Madrid threaten an open-ended strike on 1 September 2026 over a bill APEMYF says could leave medics working 75 hours a week.

Catalonia holds key as regions reject Spain finance planNews From Mallorca
1 September 2026

Catalonia holds key as regions reject Spain finance plan

On 1 September 2026 in Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Asturias and PP regions line up against Spain’s finance plan, leaving Catalonia crucial.

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