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Balearics remain key as irregular crossings rise 34%Mallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Balearics remain key as irregular crossings rise 34%

Frontex says the Balearics remain a key destination as crossings to Spain on the western Mediterranean route climb 34% by August. Reported 11 September 2026.

Palma public homes: Vox puts city ties firstMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Palma public homes: Vox puts city ties first

On 11 September 2026, Vox files eight amendments in Palma, seeking public-home rankings based on verified city ties and bilingual town hall service.

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11 September 2026

Three hurt as Formentera fight involves sticks

Three people suffer minor injuries after two young people use sticks in a fight at a minors’ care centre on Formentera on Friday, 11 September.

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11 September 2026

Eivissa repair hub tackles 655.5kg rubbish per head

Eivissa, 11 September: ReparaLab opens repair sessions from 25 September, offering tools and advice as rubbish reaches 655.5kg per person in 2024.

Mallorca flash flood kills Felanitx woman, 63Mallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca flash flood kills Felanitx woman, 63

Felanitx, Mallorca, marks a day of mourning on Friday, 11 September, after a 63-year-old woman dies in a flash flood on her way to work in severe weather.

Dunbar wins Vuelta stage as Mas holds red leadMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Dunbar wins Vuelta stage as Mas holds red lead

Edward Dunbar wins the Vuelta's 210.8-kilometre stage to Peñas Blancas in Estepona on 11 September 2026 as Enric Mas holds the overall lead.

Balearic Parliament blocks empty-home inspectorsMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Balearic Parliament blocks empty-home inspectors

Palma, 11 September: the Balearic Parliament rejects inspectors to find empty homes for Lloguer Segur, along with linked renovation and data plans.

TUI Palma staff face 22 unpaid days, union claimsMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

TUI Palma staff face 22 unpaid days, union claims

In Palma on 11 September, CCOO says TUI unit Ultramar Express Transport suspended staff for up to 22 unpaid days and is taking the case further.

WorldSkills: three Balearic students head to ShanghaiMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

WorldSkills: three Balearic students head to Shanghai

Palma, 11 September: three Balearic vocational students will compete at WorldSkills in Shanghai from 22 to 27 this month, in cooking and landscaping.

Mallorca backs free hospital TV for patients in needMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca backs free hospital TV for patients in need

Palma, 11 September: Mallorca’s Parliament calls for free hospital TV or subsidies for terminal and long-stay patients with insufficient means.

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11 September 2026

Ceiling collapses in Palma home, building sealed

A ceiling collapses at a sealed 70-year-old house in Camp Redó, Palma, on Friday 11 September. The former residents are staying with family.

Spain pledges free childcare for under-threesMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Spain pledges free childcare for under-threes

Madrid, 11 September: Pedro Sánchez pledges free public childcare for under-threes as Spain proposes new teacher-child ratios in nursery schools.

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11 September 2026

Jesús traffic trial: opposition demands key documents

On Ibiza, parties demand the papers behind Jesús’s traffic trial on 11 September, warning pedestrianisation could push traffic into other streets.

Palma pair face seven alleged robbery chargesMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Palma pair face seven alleged robbery charges

On 11 September 2026, police said two men were back in prison after seven alleged violent robberies at a leisure venue in Palma, Mallorca.

Palma tapas fair brings nine regions to Parc de la MarMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Palma tapas fair brings nine regions to Parc de la Mar

Palma’s Parc de la Mar hosts nine regional houses from Friday, 11 September, with tapas, music, dance, folklore and children’s events through Sunday.

Mallorca rocks: illegal crane returns, man reportedMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca rocks: illegal crane returns, man reported

On 11 September 2026, Guardia Civil report a 66-year-old man after an illegal crane returned to Cala Egos, Mallorca, to launch a rigid inflatable boat.

Mallorca rain tops 60 litres after record summerMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca rain tops 60 litres after record summer

Mallorca records more than 60 litres of rain per square metre on 9 September as Aemet reports Spain's hottest summer since records began in 1961.

Formentera fire: police move couple from gas dangerMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Formentera fire: police move couple from gas danger

On 9 September in Formentera, Guardia Civil officers move an 86-year-old man and his 80-year-old wife clear of a garage fire and gas cylinders.

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11 September 2026

Menorca jewellery firms head to Milan and Madrid

Menorca, 11 September 2026: Three jewellery firms unveil new designs in Milan this weekend before six island businesses join Madrid's Bisutex fair.

€887m deficit: Balearic Islands budget worsensMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

€887m deficit: Balearic Islands budget worsens

Palma, 11 September 2026: the Balearic Islands end June with an €887m deficit, above last year’s figure, as Spain’s regional shortfall rises.

Mallorca’s Inca backs redress for three Franco victimsMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca’s Inca backs redress for three Franco victims

Inca, Mallorca, backed recognition and redress on 11 September 2026 for three victims of Franco’s repression after requests from their families.

Palma theatre season puts school bullying on stageMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Palma theatre season puts school bullying on stage

Palma unveils its 2026-2027 theatre season on 11 September, with school-bullying dramas, Balearic premieres and a Snow White musical.

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11 September 2026

Mallorca councils seek state cash for island allowances

Ara Més calls on the state in Es Mercadal, Menorca, on 11 September to fund island allowances and spare councils service cuts or tax rises locally.

Mallorca waste fee row: PSIB targets €43m Tirme paymentMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca waste fee row: PSIB targets €43m Tirme payment

In Palma on 11 September 2026, PSIB seeks to halt Mallorca’s waste-fee revision and a €43m Tirme payment, citing reports it says raise legal doubts.

Mallorca sea hits 33.02ºC: water temperature recordMallorca News & Magazine
11 September 2026

Mallorca sea hits 33.02ºC: water temperature record

Off Mallorca, the Dragonera buoy reached 33.02ºC on 5 August, the highest reading in Puertos del Estado’s network as summer records spread.