News From Mallorca

The Balearics recorded two heat-linked deaths in August, while Spain’s daily mortality monitor estimates 2,149. Figures were released on 1 September.

On 1 September 2026, Palma ranks third among Spain’s provincial capitals at €5,329 a square metre, while the Balearics lead Spain’s market in August.

Palma, 1 September 2026: Mallorca opens four Brussels grants for university graduates, paying €1,800 a month. Online applications close 22 September.

On 1 September, GOB urges Mallorca to restore S'Albufera's freshwater flows and es Comú dunes through a new, long-overdue park plan for the nature reserve.

Town halls across Spain are due to host Ceuta rallies on 2 September after more than 70,000 irregular migrant arrivals in late July. PP urges an end to bans.

Rallies for Ceuta are planned outside town halls across Spain on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, as the PP and PSOE clash over their purpose.

Palma's Catalan Book Week brings seven bookshops and Mallorcan publishers to the Misericòrdia gardens from 24 to 27 September for its 37th edition.

By 1 September 2026, 74 forest fires have burned 36.3 hectares across the Balearics. Mallorca accounts for 49 fires and 81% of affected land.

Madrid, Tuesday 1 September: Spain sends its 45-hour health work week plan to cabinet as doctors’ unions and regional governments keep up opposition.

Palma, 1 September 2026: Marga Prohens joins a 20.00 rally outside the Town Hall backing Ceuta after its president condemned July's mass migrant entry.

Mallorca may see morning fog on Tuesday, 1 September, before high clouds and light calima cross the Balearics. Aemet forecasts rising temperatures.

On 1 September 2026, new Balearics tourism figures show 2.569 million international arrivals in July and €4.145 million spent, up 8.3%.

Air Europa resumes five weekly direct flights to Caracas on Tuesday, 1 September, ending its Valencia diversion after Venezuela’s June earthquakes.

Spain raises its diesel tax cut to 20 cents a litre on 1 September after July prices climb 15.7%, while petrol keeps its 5-cent cut in September.

Mallorca and the Balearics start Tuesday, 1 September, mainly clear before higher clouds arrive. Aemet puts muddy rain chance low later in the day.

In Madrid on 1 September 2026, Banca March completes its €393 million sale of 90% of Inversis to Euroclear, which plans to buy the whole firm.

Mallorca trains return to their normal timetable on Tuesday, 1 September, with more daily services and both tracks open at Son Fuster and Marratxí.

On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, teams resume Civil War digs in Son Servera, Mallorca, searching cemetery and private plots for the missing people.

Mallorca and the Balearics open applications on 1 September for a youth rent grant worth 250 euros a month, with a 30 September deadline.

On Mallorca, raor fishing opens on 1 September with a 50-fish daily limit. Catch one in the closed season and fines start at €151 for each fish.

Alcudiamar’s 2025 report, published in Palma on 31 August 2026, says 400 pupils visited its harbour to learn about water, waste and clean energy.

Palma, 31 August: Balearics retailers warn non-EU online platforms could divert up to €510m in sales by 2030 and demand tougher checks.

On 31 August 2026, Palma City Hall says it will appoint Cristina Chinchilla Bauzá as health chief on Wednesday after her predecessor quits for personal reasons.

Mallorca faces high cloud, light haze and possible morning fog inland on Tuesday. Coastal winds may turn moderate, while temperatures rise in the Balearics.

Mallorca hotel association sends condolences on 31 August after former Balearic tourism minister Celestí Alomar dies aged 76 in an online message.