News From Mallorca

Palma says goodbye on Friday 28 August to 36 Sahrawi children after nearly two months with Balearic host families; on Monday they head to Tindouf.

On 28 August in Aramón Valdelinares, Enric Mas stays second in the Vuelta as Tadej Pogacar opens a 3' 30 lead and Leknessund wins solo.

On Friday 28 August 2026, a boat catches fire off Portitxol in Palma. Five people are rescued as Salvamento Marítimo oversees its safe sinking.

In Palma on 28 August 2026, Llorenç Galmés seeks a Parliament hearing on Mallorca's vehicle cap plan, with proposed entry fees and rental-car limits.

At Palma’s Hospital Son Espases, José Antonio Visedo plans to resign on Monday 31 August. Deputy Emma Terés takes charge until the post opens.

A drugs raid in Sant Antoni, Ibiza, on 28 August closes two suspected tourist supply points as police seize drugs, nitrous oxide and cash and make three arrests.

Palma, 28 August: police have seized nearly 100,000 goods in Playa de Palma since May. The 24-hour patrols run until 31 October and logged 2,243 street-sale notices.

Palma, 28 August: Mallorca’s new university plans medicine training in Ibiza and Menorca from 2027-2028, subject to approval, alongside new degrees.

Palma, 28 August: Balearics send 1,100 vaccine doses worth 25,000 euros to Ceuta, where migrant vaccinations are due to begin next week, under current plans.

DomusVi Palma staff protest on Friday, 28 August over staff shortages and workload, warning a further demonstration could follow on 4 September.

Menorca, 28 August 2026: PSOE wants second-home owners to register cars to avoid the planned entry cap, as councillors meet on Monday to vote.

On 28 August 2026 in Zaragoza, Alba Torrens says Spain are sharpening for the World Cup, with Mali first in two final friendlies at Príncipe Felipe.

Emaya clears rubbish and bulky waste from Calle Francesc Julià in Son Gotleu, Palma, on 28 August 2026 as inspectors target illegal dumping.

Antonio R.M., 36, has been missing in Inca, Mallorca, since 28 July. The National Centre for Missing Persons is seeking information about his whereabouts.

On Saturday, extra L10 buses run from Sindicat to Son Fusteret in Palma for elrow XXL Mallorca, then return to Plaça d'Espanya until 03.00.

Palma, 28 August 2026: The Balearic Government approves 2.6 million euros for Son Espases genetic testing equipment to speed genome analysis.

Storms bring widespread delays to Palma Airport on Friday, 28 August 2026, as Enaire activates regulations affecting airport operations in Mallorca.

Palma’s Centre Maimó Ben Faraig will display five Jewish objects, including a Sefer Torá and Hanukkiah, under a loan signed on 28 August 2026.

Mallorca Socialists demand a Tirme contract audit in Palma on 28 August 2026 after a critical Consell report flags excessive returns and calls for action.

Palma, 28 August 2026: Balearic government backs fourteen and a half million euros for four home-help agreements, taking the service to 50,500 monthly hours.

On 28 August 2026, the Balearic Government in Mallorca approves €350,000 for Venezuela earthquake aid, funding water, food, shelter and medicine.

Eight Formentera shops receive the Emblemàtics Balears seal on 28 August, marking decades of family trade, local skills and island history.

Palma, 28 August 2026: Teachers over 55 at state-funded private schools can get up to two fewer teaching hours a week starting in 2026-2027.

The Ibiza Island Council honours Guardia Civil chief Antonio Buendía Ávila on 28 August with a ceramic award for more than 40 years of service.

On 28 August in Palma, the PP says Mallorca cannot take lone minors from other regions as its child-protection system faces pressure and calls for a state response.