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Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca project among three chasing Europe final
Palma opens the vote on 14 September as three Balearic projects compete for a November final in Alcoy, including Mallorca’s virtual film set plan.
Mallorca News & MagazineHeritage Nights draw thousands in Spanish heritage cities
Reported from Toledo on 14 September, Heritage Nights drew thousands to 14 Spanish World Heritage cities before La Laguna takes over on 18 and 19 September.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca energy advice: 16,279 people beat target
On 14 September, Mallorca and Balearics energy advice offices report 16,279 people helped by July, already reaching 109% of their 2026 target.
Mallorca News & MagazineButane cylinder hits €18.84 in Spain on Tuesday
Madrid, 14 September 2026: Spain’s regulated butane cylinder rises to €18.84 on Tuesday after higher raw material and freight costs lift the cap.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics rents pass €20 as Palma rise hits 15 months
On 14 September, Fotocasa puts August rents in the Balearics at €20.13 per m² a month; Palma records 15 straight annual rises, and Eivissa tops €24.26.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain construction output drops 9.8% as building slumps
Madrid, 14 September: Spain’s construction output drops 9.8% in July, as building work plunges 35.2% in a seventh straight annual fall.
Mallorca News & MagazineImserso opens island holidays: 7,447 trips at 50 euros
Madrid, 14 September: Imserso puts 879,213 holidays on sale, including 7,447 places at 50 euros. Island coast bookings first follow provincial quotas.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca warms as tropical nights do not dip below 20C
Mallorca and the Balearic Islands warm up on Monday 14 September, while tropical nights keep temperatures at 20 degrees or higher in parts of the islands.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca stabbing: 19-year-old dies in Palma
A 19-year-old dies after a street stabbing in Palma, Mallorca, on 14 September 2026. A young man is arrested as homicide police investigate.
Accident on the Ma-20 near Palma: Traffic northwestbound restricted
On 14 September 2026, the Ma-20 near Palma at kilometre 4 is restricted northwestbound following an accident.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca weather: Clear skies as Menorca sees fog
Mallorca gets clear or lightly clouded skies on Monday, 14 September, while Aemet forecasts possible fog banks on Menorca and light shifting winds.
Mallorca News & MagazineProsecutor seeks six years in Mallorca sexual abuse case
A man faces trial in s'Illot, Mallorca, on Monday 14 September 2026 as prosecutors seek six years over alleged sexual abuse at the Balearic Provincial Court.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca kidnap case: 12 years sought over chained woman
Palma court hears on 14 September 2026 why prosecutors seek 12 years for a man accused of chaining his partner to a bed at a Mallorca home.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca sleep rape trial opens, 10 years sought
Palma, 14 September 2026: A Mallorca court hears claims a man raped his sleeping flatmate. Prosecutors seek 10 years in prison and €20,000.
Mallorca News & MagazineFive kilos of cocaine put six on trial in Palma
Six people go on trial in Palma on 14 September over an alleged five-kilo cocaine delivery to Son Banya, with prosecutors seeking up to 65 years.
Mallorca teachers take unpaid bonuses fight to court
Palma, 13 September: STEI takes Balearic teachers’ fight for full bonus payments to court, seeking four years’ back pay and legal interest.
Mallorca News & MagazineAlba Torrens wins World Cup bronze with Spain in Berlin
Alba Torrens takes World Cup bronze with Spain in Berlin on 13 September, then credits the side’s unity, 40-day preparation and Spain’s young players.
Mallorca News & MagazineEnric Mas wins La Vuelta as Mallorca makes history
Mallorca cyclist Enric Mas wins La Vuelta in Granada on 13 September, becoming the first Mallorcan champion as island leaders hail his historic ride.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca's Enric Mas wins 2026 Vuelta in Granada
Mallorca’s Enric Mas wins the 2026 Vuelta a España in Granada on Sunday, 13 September, after organisers freeze the overall standings with 9.8 km left.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca pair win World Cup bronze with Spain
Palma, 13 September 2026: Mallorca's Alba Torrens and Helena Pueyo win FIBA World Cup bronze after Spain beat Germany 81-58 to take third place.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca pair take World Cup bronze after Spain beat Germany
Mallorca’s Alba Torrens and Helena Pueyo are in Spain’s squad as it beats Germany 81-58 in Berlin on 13 September 2026 for World Cup bronze.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain SMS block: unregistered senders stopped Tuesday
On 15 September 2026, Spain’s mobile networks start blocking SMS, MMS and RCS messages sent under unregistered names, changing how firms reach customers.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca weather: Monday heat brings tropical nights
Mallorca warms up again on Monday, with tropical nights in parts of the Balearics and low cloud or patchy morning fog before clearer skies.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain short-term jobs: one in four lasts a week
Madrid, 13 September 2026: Spain records 241,176 August contracts lasting a week or less as tourism work drives short-term jobs in summer.
Palma pay row: union protests pending 2020 school deal
USO Baleares protests outside Palma’s Education Ministry on Tuesday over pending 2020 pay agreements for concerted schools. Reported 13 September 2026.