News From Mallorca

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.

Menorca's Public Health School in Maó, from 16 to 23 September, examines why heat puts over-75s, young children and some neighbourhoods at risk.

On 31 August, hauliers say private cars repeatedly block loading bays at Maó port, putting deliveries at risk. Cameras are planned to deter parking.

Marratxí, Mallorca opens its Son Macià-Nova Cabana sports tent on Tuesday, creating more training space for rhythmic and artistic gymnastics clubs.

Authorities intercept a boat carrying 29 migrants at s'Espalmador beach, Cabrera, on Monday 31 August, bringing the Balearic total to 118 in recent hours.

Palma, 31 August 2026: Balearic cave guides reject overcrowding blame, support visitor caps and urge tougher action on unlicensed operators now.

Mallorca Airport checks 15 passengers from two Italy flights. On 31 August, Italy’s Schengen move keeps Spain’s border checks in place for 15 more days.

Madrid, 31 August: Spain extends checks on flights and ferries arriving from Italy by 15 days after Rome keeps its own checks on Spain in place.

Former Balearic tourism minister Celestí Alomar dies aged 76. Leaders in Palma honour his role in a turning point for tourism on 31 August 2026.

On 31 August, Air Europa launches 40th-anniversary fares from 25 euros, with special rates for Mallorca residents travelling to the Peninsula.