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Palma homelessness row over 230 register removalsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Palma 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.

Spain housing fears lead at 37.5% as economy worries growMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Spain 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.

Over 1,000 join cat colony march in Palma, MallorcaMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Over 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: PP demands migrant-risk reports in parliamentMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca: 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.

Palma drink-driver hits traffic light at triple limitMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Palma 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.

Balearics overseas voter roll jumps 24%, Vox warnsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Balearics 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.

Palma: Son Llàtzer buses drop to hourly runsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Palma: 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.

Palma stabbing: 19-year-old dies after street disputeMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Palma 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.

Balearics rental searches: 26% come from abroadMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Balearics 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.

Balearic private-school teachers set for 23-hour weekMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Balearic 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 kidnap case hearing delayed, 15 years soughtMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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 cocaine case: five kilos admitted in Son BanyaMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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 stays at 32–34C as storm risk buildsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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 waste row: PSIB fights €41m Tirme paymentMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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 TIB stops gain 200 upgrades for better waitsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

87% stays in Spain: senior travel keeps money at homeMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

87% 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.

Balearics rents hit €20.13 after 5.4% August riseMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Balearics 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.

Air Europa takes 21.2% of overbooking complaintsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Air 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 home curbs return for second-home buyersMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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 biomass boiler: non-renewable demand down over 90%Mallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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%.

Foreign workers make up 26.68% of Balearics jobsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Foreign 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.

s’Illot sexual abuse: two-year jail term suspendedMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

s’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.

12,000 flags fill Son Moix for Mallorca DiadaMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

12,000 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.

Palma hospital sends 3 new health videos to patientsMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Palma 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 go second after 2-0 win over SabadellMallorca News & Magazine
14 September 2026

Mallorca 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.