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News From MallorcaMallorca neighbours fight six-hour Palma music night
Palma neighbours urge City Hall to curb six hours of music at Sa Feixina on 4 September, warning that earlier events made nearby homes vibrate.
News From MallorcaPalma police arrest 46-year-old over motorhome takeover
Police arrest a 46-year-old in Palma on 25 August after finding her changing a motorhome lock. Its owner later reports damage and missing items.
News From MallorcaMallorca sun: Menorca faces orange mini-tsunami alert
Mallorca sees largely clear skies on Saturday, 29 August 2026, as Menorca remains under an orange rissaga alert, the mini-tsunami warning continues.
News From MallorcaMallorca faces mud rain risk as nights turn cooler
Palma, Saturday 29 August: Mallorca and the Balearics face cloud and a slight chance of light mud rain before clearer, cooler night skies arrive.
News From MallorcaAdjusted Funding for Private Renewable Energy Installations
For some projects that have already been approved, the payment is being reduced because the installations implemented were smaller or cost less than planned.
News From MallorcaGrant amounts for private solar and small wind installations are adjusted
Once the documented work has been completed, grants for private installations using renewable energy are to be paid out at adjusted amounts.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Prohens joins Lloret Festa des Sequer
Marga Prohens attends Lloret de Vistalegre's 45th Festa des Sequer on Saturday, 29 August, reaching the town hall at 18.00 for a mayoral welcome.
News From MallorcaMallorca may hit 35ºC as Menorca mini-tsunami alert stays
Mallorca could exceed 35ºC on Saturday as Menorca stays under an orange mini-tsunami alert. Aemet expects lower night temperatures across the Balearics.
News From MallorcaSon Bordoy protest over alleged threats and water cut
On 28 August, Son Bordoy residents in Palma protest against Pryconsa, alleging threats, pressure and a water cut at land planned for homes.
News From Mallorca36 Sahrawi children leave Palma after two months
Palma says goodbye on Friday 28 August to 36 Sahrawi children after nearly two months with Balearic host families; on Monday they head to Tindouf.
Balearic Mas holds Vuelta second, 3' 30 behind
On 28 August in Aramón Valdelinares, Enric Mas stays second in the Vuelta as Tadej Pogacar opens a 3' 30 lead and Leknessund wins solo.
News From MallorcaBoat fire off Palma: five rescued off Portitxol
On Friday 28 August 2026, a boat catches fire off Portitxol in Palma. Five people are rescued as Salvamento Marítimo oversees its safe sinking.
News From MallorcaMallorca vehicle cap: plan heads to Parliament
In Palma on 28 August 2026, Llorenç Galmés seeks a Parliament hearing on Mallorca's vehicle cap plan, with proposed entry fees and rental-car limits.
News From MallorcaSon Espases manager quits as Emma Terés takes over
At Palma’s Hospital Son Espases, José Antonio Visedo plans to resign on Monday 31 August. Deputy Emma Terés takes charge until the post opens.
News From MallorcaIbiza drugs raid shuts two tourist supply points, three held
A drugs raid in Sant Antoni, Ibiza, on 28 August closes two suspected tourist supply points as police seize drugs, nitrous oxide and cash and make three arrests.
News From MallorcaMallorca police seize nearly 100,000 goods in Playa de Palma
Palma, 28 August: police have seized nearly 100,000 goods in Playa de Palma since May. The 24-hour patrols run until 31 October and logged 2,243 street-sale notices.
News From MallorcaMallorca university plans medicine on three islands
Palma, 28 August: Mallorca’s new university plans medicine training in Ibiza and Menorca from 2027-2028, subject to approval, alongside new degrees.
News From MallorcaBalearics send 1,100 vaccine doses to Ceuta
Palma, 28 August: Balearics send 1,100 vaccine doses worth 25,000 euros to Ceuta, where migrant vaccinations are due to begin next week, under current plans.
News From MallorcaPalma DomusVi care staff warn of fresh protests
DomusVi Palma staff protest on Friday, 28 August over staff shortages and workload, warning a further demonstration could follow on 4 September.
News From MallorcaMenorca car cap: PSOE wants second-home cars registered
Menorca, 28 August 2026: PSOE wants second-home owners to register cars to avoid the planned entry cap, as councillors meet on Monday to vote.
News From MallorcaSpain eye World Cup podium as Torrens backs team
On 28 August 2026 in Zaragoza, Alba Torrens says Spain are sharpening for the World Cup, with Mali first in two final friendlies at Príncipe Felipe.
News From MallorcaMallorca: Emaya clears rubbish build-up in Son Gotleu
Emaya clears rubbish and bulky waste from Calle Francesc Julià in Son Gotleu, Palma, on 28 August 2026 as inspectors target illegal dumping.
News From MallorcaMissing man Antonio R.M. absent a month in Inca
Antonio R.M., 36, has been missing in Inca, Mallorca, since 28 July. The National Centre for Missing Persons is seeking information about his whereabouts.
News From MallorcaMallorca elrow buses add L10 trips to Son Fusteret
On Saturday, extra L10 buses run from Sindicat to Son Fusteret in Palma for elrow XXL Mallorca, then return to Plaça d'Espanya until 03.00.
News From Mallorca2.6 million euros: Son Espases boosts genetic testing
Palma, 28 August 2026: The Balearic Government approves 2.6 million euros for Son Espases genetic testing equipment to speed genome analysis.