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News From MallorcaMallorca's Moreno wins canoe world final berth
Mallorca canoeist Ángeles Moreno wins the C2 500 heat in Poznan on 26 August, securing Friday's World Championships medal final with Viktoria Yarchevska.
News From MallorcaMallorca may top 35ºC as rain lingers until Friday
On Wednesday, 26 August, Aemet says Mallorca can top 35ºC on Thursday as rain reaches the Balearics, with weak showers still possible on Friday.
Ciutadella puts €768,000 into solar power and trees
Ciutadella, Menorca, commits €767,940 on 26 August 2026 to trees, solar panels, batteries, electric bikes and public charging points through 2027.
News From MallorcaCeuta’s €25m child fund meeting hit by Vox boycott
Ceuta’s €25m migrant child fund comes before regions on 27 August, but Vox leaders from Aragón, Extremadura and Castilla y León boycott the meeting.
News From MallorcaMallorca honours Jaume I landing 797 years on
Santa Ponça marks 797 years since King Jaume I’s landing on Thursday, 27 August 2026, as Marga Prohens joins the ceremony at 20.00.
News From MallorcaMenorca backs farm groups with €105,000 in 2026
On 26 August, Menorca opens €105,000 in 2026 grants for farm groups, covering advice, daily work and agricultural plastic waste management.
News From MallorcaMenorca party calls minister over Posidonia anchoring
On 26 August, Més per Menorca demands answers over mass Posidonia anchoring near Illa de l'Aire and unauthorised activity in protected areas.
Mallorca: Manacor takes over free Lluc walk buses
Manacor takes charge of free buses and sign-ups for the Lluc walk in Mallorca on 12 September, after criticising the Consell's lack of support.
News From MallorcaMallorca's Can López festival brings foam and paella
Inca, Mallorca, 26 August 2026: Can López festival brings Saturday drums and dining, then children’s water and foam fun, paella and pool swimming Sunday.
Palma man, 26, seriously hurt in third-floor fall
A 26-year-old man is seriously hurt after falling from a third floor in Calle Bunyola, Palma, on Wednesday 26 August. Police are investigating.
News From MallorcaMallorca: IB3 backs Deixalles social projects
IB3 puts Deixalles on radio, TV, web and social media after a Palma agreement on 26 August 2026, raising awareness of inclusion and sustainability.
News From MallorcaIbiza gets four direct New York flights a week
United Airlines will fly direct from Ibiza to Newark four days a week from 31 May 2027 until 7 October, opening a new New York link.
News From MallorcaMagaluf gets 53 events to stretch Mallorca season
On 26 August, Calvià unveils 53 Magaluf events on Mallorca, from outdoor films and live music to yoga, filling September and October until 31 October.
News From Mallorca58 Calvià students complete council work placements
On 26 August 2026, 58 students and graduates in Calvià, Mallorca, complete work placements in council departments and private firms under four schemes.
News From MallorcaMenorca mini-tsunami warning: sea swings up to 1.5 metres
Menorca faces an orange mini-tsunami warning from midnight to 13.59 on Thursday, with sea-level swings of up to 1.5 metres forecast, and boats to secure.
Esporles honours five neighbours shot dead in 1939
On 26 August, Esporles marks 87 years since five neighbours were executed in 1939. Records show 32 people faced a military court and 27 got jail terms.
News From MallorcaMallorca mobile phone theft leads to two arrests
Palma, 26 August: Police arrest two men after a woman says her mobile was stolen during a sexual encounter and payment was demanded for its return.
News From MallorcaMallorca worker dies at Tirme, CO hits 100 ppm
Emergency teams find CO at 100 ppm after a night-shift worker is found dead at Tirme in Palma, Mallorca, on 26 August 2026. CCOO seeks answers.
News From MallorcaMallorca drought alert: Manacor cuts lawn watering
Manacor, Mallorca, restricts drinking water for public lawns on 26 August 2026 after a drought alert, while suppliers step up checks for excessive use.
News From MallorcaMallorca Acampaesport: 1,650 take to the water
On 26 August, 1,650 young people join water sports, planet games and competitions at Mallorca’s Acampaesport camp in Colònia de Sant Pere.
Police order Palma terraces cleared over Born disorder fears
On Wednesday, 26 August, National Police order non-fixed terrace furniture removed from Palma’s Passeig del Born before Brunzzit’s outdoor supper.
News From MallorcaAir Europa flights join Destinux for business travel
Madrid, 26 August: Consultia adds Air Europa flights to Destinux, giving companies another airline option while keeping bookings and spending in view.
News From MallorcaMallorca dogs rescued after collar wounds neck
Guardia Civil remove two Akita Inus in Santa Eugènia, Mallorca, on 26 August after finding poor welfare conditions and a 2–3 cm neck wound.
News From Mallorca46 voyages power Mallorca's Mediterranean climate check
Mallorca's oceanographic centre joins A Coruña on 26 August to launch Carimed, drawing on 46 voyages to track Mediterranean temperature, oxygen and pH shifts.
Can Misses A&E staff seek hard-to-fill status
In Ibiza on 26 August, doctors call for Can Misses A&E to gain special status, with incentives, private referrals and a 24-hour SUAP service.