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Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca on West Nile alert after four horses test positive
Four horses in Maó, Menorca test positive for West Nile fever on 21 September 2026, prompting Mallorca and the Balearics to step up health checks.
Mallorca News & Magazine12 beds: Menorca home hospital care starts in 2027
Menorca will launch home hospital care in early 2027, with 12 beds, nine staff and three vehicles, Manuela García said on 21 September 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain tourism campaign wins award for quieter travel
Turespaña’s sustainable tourism campaign takes a travel-film prize in Tortosa, Tarragona, on 18 September 2026, backing quieter Spanish regions.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma airport expansion row: MÉS warns on housing
MÉS per Palma attacks plans for more passengers at Son Sant Joan on 21 September, warning Palma faces deeper pressure on housing and costs.
Mallorca News & MagazineFour youth-made videos tackle cyberbullying online
Madrid, 21 September 2026: young people aged 16 to 21 make four videos on cyberbullying, grooming and sexting after workshops in two regions.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca faces five million tourists claim by 2031
On 21 September 2026, Marga Prohens says the PSOE wants five million tourists in the Balearics by 2031 and attacks airport expansion plans.
Mallorca News & MagazineBunyola cross damaged as climber breaks pillar
In Bunyola, a pillar holding a protected cross breaks during an early-hours climb on 21 September 2026. Mallorca officials inspect the damage.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: autumn begins at 2.05am on Wednesday
Mallorca enters autumn at 2.05am on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, with Venus and Mercury visible after sunset as meteor showers arrive through December.
Mallorca News & MagazineCeuta: 4,000 children wait for urgent transfers
At least 4,000 unaccompanied children remain in Ceuta on 21 September, over 2,000 are homeless, and rights groups press for urgent transfers across Spain.
Palma loses PSIB founder Antoni Tarabini at 86
Palma marks the death of sociologist and PSIB founder Antoni Tarabini, 86, on Monday, 21 September 2026, after a career that included Palma City Hall.
Mallorca News & Magazine434 rooms: Riu Palace Mexico goes adults-only
On 21 September, RIU reopens the 434-room Riu Palace Mexico in Playacar for adults only, adding 56 Elite Club rooms, 30 with private pools.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma patients wait six months as PSOE targets Son Espases
Palma's PSOE seeks the Son Espases manager's removal on 21 September, saying some patients wait more than six months for an operation in Palma.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca teen held after rental car escape in s'Arenal
A teenager allegedly takes an unattended rental car in s'Arenal, Llucmajor, on 19 September 2026, then flees Guardia Civil officers on foot over walls.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca storm: crews clear fallen pines with €80,000
On 21 September, an €80,000 clean-up starts in Port des Canonge, Mallorca, after a storm felled hundreds of pines and damaged roads and homes.
Ibiza faces 200-boat warning as Vox seeks plan
On 21 September, Vox brings a motion to Ibiza council calling for a plan for a possible mass arrival of boats on the Algeria-Balearics route.
Over 100 advisers across Balearics learn job guidance tools
From 21 to 24 September, more than 100 advisers across the Balearic Islands test practical job-guidance tools in the Talent ON training week.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma's Son Castelló pavements get €421,682 revamp
Palma completed the €421,682 Son Castelló pavement revamp on 21 September 2026, adding 550 metres of kerbs and adapting bus stop 1033.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain health reform: unions warn of fresh delay
Madrid, 21 September 2026: Spanish health unions say a new parliamentary group could hold up reform of national health service staff rules.
Ibiza airport protest: PSOE calls for growth limits
Ibiza airport protest on 21 September 2026 drives PSOE calls for growth limits, with the party attacking tourism spending and planning delays.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca tax breaks plan aims to outlast 2028
In Palma on Tuesday, the PP seeks permanent Balearic tax breaks beyond 2028, with PSIB support and proposed incentives for homes. But a row over Madrid.
Ibiza youth demand fair shot at 532 public homes
On 21 September, Ibiza youth group NNGG urges Spain to give islanders a real chance at 532 planned public homes in Ca n'Escandell.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma mobile robbery bid: punch knocks man unconscious
Palma, 21 September: a punch near Porta de Sant Antoni knocks a young man unconscious as an attacker tries to seize his mobile. National Police arrest a suspect.
5,000 protest Ibiza airport expansion plans
About 5,000 people protested an Ibiza airport expansion on 21 September 2026 as the Island Council demands clear plans and a say from Aena now.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: 51m passengers ignite tourism row
Palma, 21 September: PSIB attacks the Balearic government over a 51m passenger forecast, airport fees and Mallorca tourist places in tourism-policy fight.
Andratx housing: 30 flats put locals first
On 21 September 2026, Andratx, Mallorca, approves 30 capped-price homes in Sa Rectoria, favouring people resident in the town for 10 years.