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News From MallorcaPalma Airport flights: PP calls for PSIB response
On 19 August 2026, the PP called on the PSIB in Palma, Mallorca, to address Aena's August flight plans after Eurocontrol raised capacity concerns.
News From MallorcaMallorca remains a leading summer destination for Spanish travellers
Mallorca remains a leading summer choice for Spanish travellers, Soltour said in Madrid on 19 August, as demand grows for combined trips and alternatives.
News From MallorcaMallorca separate waste collection rises 9.1% in 2025
Mallorca's separate waste collection rose 9.1% in 2025, Mallorca Preservation said in Palma on 19 August 2026, reaching 24.9% of municipal waste.
News From MallorcaBalearic Islands weather: high temperatures on 19 August
The Balearic Islands forecast for Wednesday 19 August brings clear skies, high temperatures, a tropical night and light to moderate south-westerly winds.
News From MallorcaNitx de l’Art Felanitx 2026: Marga Prohens to attend exhibition opening
Marga Prohens will attend the opening of Eugenio Ampudia’s video installation in Felanitx, Mallorca, at 9pm on 19 August 2026 during Nitx de l’Art.
News From MallorcaSant Jeroni convent visit in Palma by Marga Prohens
Balearic President Marga Prohens visits the Sant Jeroni convent in Palma, Mallorca, on Wednesday, 19 August, with Sandra Fernández attending.
News From MallorcaGranada stadium inspection ordered before Mallorca match
Granada CF will inspect Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes before Mallorca's 24 August visit after 432 recent seismic events were recorded in Granada.
News From MallorcaMedia Veda hunting ban urged for Spain’s declining birds
SEO/BirdLife called on 18 August 2026 for Spain’s regions to halt Media Veda hunting of declining birds, citing drought, heat and wildfires across the country.
News From MallorcaAzotea Club de Mar opens at Palma marina
Azotea Club de Mar opened at Club de Mar-Mallorca in Palma, Mallorca on 18 August 2026, adding seafood dishes alongside the existing Saltao restaurant.
Ukrainian Flag Day events in Palma, Mallorca
Palma, Mallorca hosts Ukrainian Flag Day events on Sunday, with Castell de Bellver lit blue and symbols projected in Eivissa on 24 August.
Alcúdia recycling activity engages Viu l’Estiu children
Children in Alcúdia joined a recycling awareness activity on 18 August 2026, creating drawings for a draw for two Ecovidrio mini glass containers.
News From MallorcaAndratx recycling rate reaches 60 per cent
Andratx, Mallorca, reported a 60 per cent recycling rate on 18 August 2026, three months after launching door-to-door waste collection system.
News From MallorcaRei en Jaume awards: 15 finalists to go on show in Calvià
Calvià, Mallorca, will display 15 Rei en Jaume award finalists from 26 August 2026 at Calvià Town Hall, before winners are named in late October.
News From MallorcaBoat accident off s’Estanyol, Mallorca, leaves man dead
A 69-year-old man died after a family tender capsized about 100 metres off s’Estanyol, Llucmajor, Mallorca, on 18 August. Police are investigating.
News From MallorcaBalearic Islands weather: thunderstorms and strong gusts possible
On 18 August, Civil Protection said thunderstorms and strong gusts could reach the Balearic Islands on Thursday, with rain expected on Friday.
News From MallorcaSa Pobla investment plan commits €1.8m to roads and sports
On 18 August 2026, Sa Pobla, Mallorca, approved more than €1.8m for road surfacing, football facilities, a school centre and climate shelters.
News From Mallorcas’Estanyol boat accident: man dies off Mallorca
A man aged about 76 dies after a family boat overturns off s’Estanyol, Llucmajor, Mallorca, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Two others receive medical care.
News From MallorcaBalearic Islands housing: 2,028 homes added in two years
On 18 August 2026, Abini said 2,028 homes had been added in the Balearic Islands through conversions, splits, added storeys and use changes.
News From MallorcaCalvià lifeguard strike planned for busy Sunday
Calvià Council criticised a lifeguard strike planned for Sunday on 18 August, saying it falls during an expected busy beach weekend in Mallorca.
News From MallorcaPalma Airport waiting area criticised by CCOO
On 18 August, CCOO called for urgent upgrades to the Palma de Mallorca Airport waiting area used each day by more than 1,000 professional drivers.
Balearic food shopping cuts reach 58.6% as prices rise
Palma, Mallorca, 18 August 2026: A Triodos Bank study finds 58.6% of Balearic residents have cut food shopping as prices rose, with inflation at 3.6% in July.
News From MallorcaCarob award to Promorent criticised by MÉS in Mallorca
MÉS per Mallorca criticised Carob's award to Promorent in Palma, Mallorca, on 18 August 2026, calling for safeguards for carob gum production.
News From MallorcaNew company registrations in Balearic Islands fall 11.7%
The Balearic Islands recorded an 11.7% fall in new company registrations in July, according to Spanish registry figures released on 18 August 2026.
News From MallorcaMallorca plague outbreak of 1820 was likely not bubonic, study finds
A study reported in Barcelona on 18 August 2026 finds Mallorca’s 1820 plague outbreak was likely pneumonic or septicaemic rather than bubonic plague.
News From MallorcaPalma last-minute breaks among Spanish travellers’ top choices
eDreams data published on 18 August 2026 puts Palma, Mallorca, among Spanish travellers’ favourite last-minute destinations for summer travel.