Mallorca News & Magazine

Miguel Ángel Arranz takes command of Son Sant Joan Air Base on Friday, replacing Colonel Carlos de Montemayor.

Palma’s PSOE says Mayor Jaime Martínez is dismantling Bellver playground on 15 September 2026, fuelling a local row over play space and shade.

Palma, 15 September: Maria del Mar G. G., 41, has been found after disappearing on 1 September. SOS Desaparecidos has deactivated the search alert.

Palma's Social Security register reaches 294,136 in July, its best figure in 20 years. August records 12,447 contracts on 15 September 2026.

A youth court holds a minor after a fatal stabbing in Palma on Sunday. The victim died in hospital as police continue investigating the killing.

In Palma on 15 September, the Balearic Government weighs second-home curbs as rents rise 30% and average prices reach €5,600 per square metre.

Palma, 15 September: Balearic debt falls by more than €500m, but opposition parties accuse the island government of cuts and lower investment.

Mallorca has processed 146 illegal holiday-let cases by July but closed none, socialists say on 15 September, demanding answers on 54 stop orders.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Ryanair warns Spain may miss out on some of 300 new Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets unless airport charges are reduced in Spain.

Menorca bars and restaurants file six requests on 15 September for 2027 grants to replace machinery, furniture and equipment as profitability falls.

Madrid, Tuesday 15 September: Spain's government calls Alberto Núñez Feijóo's citizenship-stripping plan for serious offenders absurd and desperate.

Menorca’s UIB site starts the 2026-27 year on 15 September with 284 students, while enrolment remains open for more courses and master's courses.

Palma clears a 62-flat price-capped block in l’Olivera on 15 September, with the building licence processed in 50 days despite August’s break.

On 15 September, Menorca's university in Alaior can tender a €3.5m refurbishment, creating student space in its neighbouring building beside its current site.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Iberojet begins non-stop services to San Salvador from Madrid and Barcelona, with two weekly Airbus A350-900 flights.

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Tourists book excursions just 11 days ahead, while agencies plan 49 days ahead, Civitatis figures show across 160 countries.

On 15 September, 15 researchers including a Balearic Islands team begin a 37-day fish survey west of Ireland aboard the Vizconde de Eza.

On 15 September in Inca, Jaume Bauzà defends a public contest for the Teatre Principal director as opposition attacks the plan and language rules.

A man is arrested in Llubí, Mallorca, on 15 September after jewellery, electronics and €40,000 were taken from a safe in a July burglary.

MÉS per Mallorca challenges the 2026 waste-tariff plan in Palma on 15 September 2026, arguing prices need review before a 10% cut is confirmed.

A dropped phone helps police find two men after three young people report an overnight beach robbery in Can Picafort, Mallorca, on 15 September.

Palma, 15 September: a woman stabs her partner with a kitchen knife after a row in Camp Redó. Police arrest both and the man later leaves hospital.

Palma, Mallorca, 15 September 2026: Spain approves €1.03bn for Balearic airports through 2031, including €621.6m for Palma Airport works and safety.

Palma, 15 September 2026: Mallorca’s housing row sharpens as PSIB says people cannot afford homes and the Govern cites 103 beneficiaries.

On Mallorca, a mental health programme for 4,000 pupils will not return this school year after an administrative error, MÉS says on 15 September 2026.