News From Mallorca

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.

On Sunday 30 August, an ONCE ticket sold in Cala Millor wins 2,000 euros a month for 10 years. Seller Abraham Valencia Gutiérrez made the sale.

Palma, 31 August: UGT ends the Son Reus animal welfare centre strike and plans legal action over alleged strike-breaking by council officials.

Palma, 31 August 2026: Terraferida says Mallorca built 10,680 pools from 2015 to 2024, with 30% on rural land as construction rises.

On 31 August 2026 in Palma, EAPN Baleares condemns hate speech and violence linked to Ceuta and demands stronger protection for migrant minors.

Madrid, 31 August: Spain name Alba Torrens among 12 for the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany, where Alicia Flórez makes her major debut.

The Guardia Civil intercepts a sixth boat in Formentera on Monday, 31 August, bringing the number of migrants found after six arrivals to 89.

On 31 August 2026, advertised second-hand homes in the Balearics average €5,443 per m², while an 80 m² flat costs €435,459. Palma de Mallorca is at €5,250 per m².

On Tuesday, 1 September, teams resume Civil War digs in Son Servera, Mallorca, searching its cemetery and private land for missing people from the war.

Balearic Islands ministers head to Brussels on 3 September seeking EU fishing-rule changes and a halt to automatic cuts during a plan review.

On 31 August 2026, 76 migrants arrive in five boats at Formentera. Emergency teams rescue 49 after three boats reach the island, officials say.

Palma, 31 August 2026: Balearics holiday lets welcomed 351,324 guests in July, but overnight stays fell 2.5% as average stays reached 4.45 days.

Mallorca's Jaume Munar overturns a two-set deficit at the US Open in New York on 31 August 2026 to reach round two against Arthur Rinderknech.

On 31 August, anti-PSOE and pro-Ceuta graffiti appears on a public building in Artà, Mallorca, prompting condemnation from both PSIB and PP.

Mallorca Airport leads the Balearics on Monday, 31 August, with 944 of 1,475 planned flights. Across Friday to Monday, the total reaches 6,443.

Mallorca weather remains settled on Monday, 31 August, as light winds and near-steady temperatures hold across the Balearic Islands.

The Balearics stay largely clear on Monday, 31 August, with morning mist and a light southerly wind turning north-east and east during the morning.

On Monday, 31 August, Menorca’s council considers a car-cap law that could limit arrivals, exempt local drivers and allow an entry fee in future.

In Palma on 31 August 2026, Marga Prohens meets the parents of a girl with butterfly skin alongside health minister Manuela García.

A car leaves the road, overturns and hits a tree on Mallorca on 31 August. One person dies; passengers aged 41 and 35 are taken to hospital.

A 57-year-old falls about four metres over rocks at S'Estany d'en Mas in Porto Cristo, Mallorca, on 30 August and is taken to Son Espases.