News From Mallorca

Palma, 31 August: Mallorca’s Socialists mourn former tourism minister Celestí Alomar, crediting him with shaping a more sustainable tourism model.

Palma, 31 August: Bishop Sebastià Taltavull opens Mallorca’s Creation Time at 09.00 on Tuesday, urging care for the islands’ natural resources.

Palma, 31 August 2026: MÉS leader Lluís Apesteguia mourns former tourism minister Celestí Alomar and recalls the hotel war over ecotax that followed.

On 31 August 2026, Inca, Mallorca, turns La Florida, Ca's Sereno and its train station into music-video settings for four Balearic acts online.

PSIB says Mallorca’s municipal 0-3 nurseries miss out as a new decree covers pay at concerted centres from September. Algaida, 31 August.

Palma, 31 August: former tourism chief Celestí Alomar has died. He led the portfolio in Francesc Antich’s first Pacte government and backed the ecotasa.

On 31 August 2026 in Peguera, Mallorca, a 33-year-old suffers burns after police say a flatmate threw a boiling pot at his head and made knife threats.

In Palma on 31 August 2026, Jaume Bauzá says Mallorca tourism protesters can bring concerns to his ministry after meeting Neorama participants.

In Alcúdia, Mallorca, on 29 August, Guardia Civil officers start CPR on a 67-year-old cyclist in cardiac arrest and help stabilise him after nearly an hour.

On 31 August 2026, Palma, Mallorca’s Metro extension and transport schemes feature in €1,500 million of EU recovery funding across the Balearics.

On 31 August 2026, Eivissa hands seven affordable rental homes in sa Penya to 17 people, with rents from 203,14 to 460,28 euros a month.

Mallorca supported 30 at-risk older people in 2025, up 43% on a year earlier. On 31 August 2026, the Council detailed 10 temporary beds for emergencies.

On 31 August, Spain awards the Balearic Islands €454,600 for two AI projects targeting businesses and healthcare through Red.es schemes nationwide.

Palma, 31 August 2026: IES Ses Estacions gains a €2.8m-plus block with vocational training rooms and a flexible classroom for ESO and Bachillerat.

On 31 August, a new 1.25 million euro call opens free support across Mallorca and the Balearics for serious illness, disability and carers.

Palma, 31 August 2026: PSIB seeks an audit of Tirme's Mallorca waste tariffs after a critical Consell report and demands clarity on Ibiza waste funding.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 31 August, minister Antoni Vera backs a pay decree ahead of a nursery strike, with a key vote due on 9 September for nursery staff.

On 31 August 2026, the Consell de Mallorca opens four Can Picafort cases over unauthorised coastal public-space use, with €43,665 at stake.

Palma police tow a car to Sa Riera on 28 August after finding temporary plates linked to a different vehicle. A 32-year-old mechanic is investigated.

On 31 August, police in Palma report two arrests at Can Pere Antoni beach after a tourist collapses and officers recover a stolen blue rucksack.

Balearic Islands, 31 August: energy drinks are already banned for minors as nurses urge Spain to follow and demand clearer health warnings.

On 31 August 2026, Artesiete FAN in Palma set out autism-friendly cinema plans with softer sound, gentle light and freedom to move during films.

Palma police link a man to up to 68 garage break-ins in August, including two stolen cars. He was remanded in custody after his 28 August arrest.

More than 10,000 pools have been built on Mallorca since 2015. On Monday, 31 August, Terraferida calls for a ban on new private pools and water curbs.

On 31 August, Air Europa restarts Madrid-Caracas flights on Tuesday and Iberia follows Thursday after June earthquakes disrupted Venezuelan air services.