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Mallorca News & MagazinePalma homelessness row over 230 register removals
Palma, 14 September: MÉS says the council struck 230 homeless people off its register as 180 face eviction from Son Bordoy and calls for shelter.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain housing fears lead at 37.5% as economy worries grow
Madrid, 14 September: Spain’s CIS survey shows housing tops concerns at 37.5%, while economic anxiety rises and migration drops to third place.
Mallorca News & MagazineOver 1,000 join cat colony march in Palma, Mallorca
More than 1,000 people marched in Palma on 6 September 2026 as Unidas Podemos demands action on cat colonies, including vet care, funding and oversight.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: PP demands migrant-risk reports in parliament
On 15 September, Mallorca's parliament hears the PP demand for reports on an alleged migrant-arrival risk, alongside a growing row over housing.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma drink-driver hits traffic light at triple limit
Palma, 14 September: A 28-year-old driver hits a traffic light at 4.30am, then his damaged car blocks an attempted getaway after a 0.84 mg/l test.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics overseas voter roll jumps 24%, Vox warns
In Palma on 14 September, Vox says the Balearic Islands’ overseas voter register rose 24% to 40,810 by 1 May 2026, warning of tight election margins.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma: Son Llàtzer buses drop to hourly runs
On 14 September, PSOE Palma says new EMT timetables in Palma cut Son Llàtzer buses to hourly and reduce the Son Espases-airport bus link too.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma stabbing: 19-year-old dies after street dispute
A 19-year-old dies after a stabbing during a street dispute in Palma, Mallorca, on 14 September. Police arrest a suspect and hunt for the weapon.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics rental searches: 26% come from abroad
14 September 2026: Foreigners make 26% of Balearics rental searches. Andratx tops Spain at 60%, while Calvià and Palma rank among the leaders.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic private-school teachers set for 23-hour week
Palma, 14 September: Balearic government proposes a 23-hour teaching week for private-school secondary staff in a new education pact.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca kidnap case hearing delayed, 15 years sought
On 14 September, Palma’s provincial court delays a hearing as prosecutors seek 15 years over the alleged kidnapping and abuse of a partner.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca cocaine case: five kilos admitted in Son Banya
On 14 September, a woman admits bringing five kilos of cocaine into Son Banya, Palma. Five defendants make deals; one trial continues.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca stays at 32–34C as storm risk builds
Mallorca faces 32 to 34 degrees on Wednesday, with showers possible. Locally strong thunderstorms could hit the Balearics by Friday.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca waste row: PSIB fights €41m Tirme payment
Palma, 14 September: PSIB seeks to halt €41m for Tirme, saying Mallorca’s waste contract lacks legal and technical grounds after a credit change.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca TIB stops gain 200 upgrades for better waits
Palma, 14 September 2026: Mallorca’s TIB bus network has made more than 200 stop upgrades, from shelters in Consell to changes at Palma’s hub.
Mallorca News & Magazine87% stays in Spain: senior travel keeps money at home
Spanish travellers over 65 kept 87% of their travel spending in Spain in 2025, a CaixaBank study published in Madrid on 14 September finds clearly.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics rents hit €20.13 after 5.4% August rise
On 14 September 2026, Balearics rents stand at €20.13 per square metre, up 5.4% in a year, as Fotocasa says household budgets hit their limit.
Mallorca News & MagazineAir Europa takes 21.2% of overbooking complaints
Madrid, 14 September 2026: Air Europa takes 21.2% of summer overbooking complaints handled by reclamador.es. Affected passengers may claim up to €600.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca home curbs return for second-home buyers
In Palma on 14 September, MÉS per Mallorca revives its home-buying curbs as Brussels targets second homes. The PP objects to limits on residents.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca biomass boiler: non-renewable demand down over 90%
In Palma, Mallorca, a new 500 kW biomass boiler heats the indoor pool on 14 September and cuts non-renewable primary energy demand by over 90%.
Mallorca News & MagazineForeign workers make up 26.68% of Balearics jobs
Palma, 14 September 2026: Foreign workers account for 26.68% of Balearic Islands social security registrations after a 2,566 rise in August.
Mallorca News & Magazines’Illot sexual abuse: two-year jail term suspended
On 14 September, a Balearic court suspends a two-year prison term in a sexual abuse case in s’Illot and orders 15,000 euros compensation after an agreed plea.
Mallorca News & Magazine12,000 flags fill Son Moix for Mallorca Diada
Palma, 14 September 2026: 12,000 flags fill Son Moix as music, dancers and a helicopter mark Mallorca’s Diada before the CE Sabadell football match.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma hospital sends 3 new health videos to patients
Son Espases in Palma sends patients three new health videos by SMS on 14 September, covering valve repair, endometriosis and liver biopsy.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca go second after 2-0 win over Sabadell
On 13 September, Mallorca beat Sabadell 2-0 at Son Moix as Adrián Fuentes struck twice before half an hour to send the hosts second in LaLiga Hypermotion.