News From Mallorca

Mallorca supported 30 at-risk older people in 2025, up 43% on a year earlier. On 31 August 2026, the Council detailed 10 temporary beds for emergencies.

On 31 August, Spain awards the Balearic Islands €454,600 for two AI projects targeting businesses and healthcare through Red.es schemes nationwide.

Palma, 31 August 2026: IES Ses Estacions gains a €2.8m-plus block with vocational training rooms and a flexible classroom for ESO and Bachillerat.

On 31 August, a new 1.25 million euro call opens free support across Mallorca and the Balearics for serious illness, disability and carers.

Palma, 31 August 2026: PSIB seeks an audit of Tirme's Mallorca waste tariffs after a critical Consell report and demands clarity on Ibiza waste funding.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 31 August, minister Antoni Vera backs a pay decree ahead of a nursery strike, with a key vote due on 9 September for nursery staff.

On 31 August 2026, the Consell de Mallorca opens four Can Picafort cases over unauthorised coastal public-space use, with €43,665 at stake.

Palma police tow a car to Sa Riera on 28 August after finding temporary plates linked to a different vehicle. A 32-year-old mechanic is investigated.

On 31 August, police in Palma report two arrests at Can Pere Antoni beach after a tourist collapses and officers recover a stolen blue rucksack.

Balearic Islands, 31 August: energy drinks are already banned for minors as nurses urge Spain to follow and demand clearer health warnings.

On 31 August 2026, Artesiete FAN in Palma set out autism-friendly cinema plans with softer sound, gentle light and freedom to move during films.

Palma police link a man to up to 68 garage break-ins in August, including two stolen cars. He was remanded in custody after his 28 August arrest.

More than 10,000 pools have been built on Mallorca since 2015. On Monday, 31 August, Terraferida calls for a ban on new private pools and water curbs.

On 31 August, Air Europa restarts Madrid-Caracas flights on Tuesday and Iberia follows Thursday after June earthquakes disrupted Venezuelan air services.

On Sunday 30 August, an ONCE ticket sold in Cala Millor wins 2,000 euros a month for 10 years. Seller Abraham Valencia Gutiérrez made the sale.

Palma, 31 August: UGT ends the Son Reus animal welfare centre strike and plans legal action over alleged strike-breaking by council officials.

Palma, 31 August 2026: Terraferida says Mallorca built 10,680 pools from 2015 to 2024, with 30% on rural land as construction rises.

On 31 August 2026 in Palma, EAPN Baleares condemns hate speech and violence linked to Ceuta and demands stronger protection for migrant minors.

Madrid, 31 August: Spain name Alba Torrens among 12 for the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany, where Alicia Flórez makes her major debut.

The Guardia Civil intercepts a sixth boat in Formentera on Monday, 31 August, bringing the number of migrants found after six arrivals to 89.

On 31 August 2026, advertised second-hand homes in the Balearics average €5,443 per m², while an 80 m² flat costs €435,459. Palma de Mallorca is at €5,250 per m².

On Tuesday, 1 September, teams resume Civil War digs in Son Servera, Mallorca, searching its cemetery and private land for missing people from the war.

Balearic Islands ministers head to Brussels on 3 September seeking EU fishing-rule changes and a halt to automatic cuts during a plan review.

On 31 August 2026, 76 migrants arrive in five boats at Formentera. Emergency teams rescue 49 after three boats reach the island, officials say.

Palma, 31 August 2026: Balearics holiday lets welcomed 351,324 guests in July, but overnight stays fell 2.5% as average stays reached 4.45 days.