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Mallorca News & MagazineAqualia water deal stalls in Mallorca's Sóller
On 10 September, Sóller’s five-year Aqualia contract extension fails to advance as PSIB urges public control of water in the Mallorca town now.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca waste fees: PSIB challenges €41 million for Tirme
In Palma on 10 September, PSIB moves to block €41 million extra for Tirme and demands a halt to Mallorca’s waste-fee review and budget change.
Mallorca News & Magazine1,500 free energy kits open to Balearic schools
Palma, 10 September 2026: Balearic primary schools can join Endesa’s free energy platform, with 1,500 classroom kits available across Spain.
Mallorca olive oil tourism plan takes first step
On 10 September, Mallorca's Consell joins AEMO, opening the route to a national olive oil tourism network linking groves, mills, food and local firms.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca lacks centres for children with behaviour problems
On 10 September, prosecutors warn that the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, lack specialist centres for children with behaviour problems.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca restaurants face worst September start in memory
Mallorca restaurants raise the alarm on 10 September 2026 after a poor first week, saying the issue is what holidaymakers spend on the island.
UGT takes four seats in Balearic blood bank vote
UGT wins four of nine staff seats at the Balearic blood bank on 10 September in a re-run across Mallorca, Menorca and Eivissa after a voting challenge.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca backs protection plan for underwater mountains
Palma, 10 September 2026: Mallorca’s Parliament backs a plan to protect Channel undersea mountains and seek marine national park status for its waters.
Mallorca News & MagazineThree Mallorca day centres built but still shut
On 10 September, MÉS demands opening dates for three completed Mallorca day centres in Sóller, Palmanova and Maria de la Salut after stalled paperwork.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma bus bag: police trace owner of €2,829
Palma police trace the owner of a bag with €2,829, passports and bank cards left on bus line 7 on 4 September after a social media search.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic shops shift December Sunday opening to 12th
Palma, 10 September 2026: Balearic trade groups want shops to open on Sunday 12 December 2027, replacing 26 December in their draft calendar.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: PP and Vox block sustainability pact update
In Palma on 10 September 2026, PP and Vox block a sustainability pact update as MPs approve Manuel de Falla anniversary events for 2026 across the Balearics.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma school start: 165 police guard 140 checkpoints
Palma puts 165 officers at 140 school checkpoints on 10 September, while city buses add weekday services as the new school year starts on Thursday.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain home swaps jump 29% to nearly 40,000 this summer
On 10 September, HomeExchange reports nearly 40,000 home swaps in Spain from June to August 2026, up 29.4%, as domestic exchanges take the lead nationwide.
Mallorca water pipes: PP presses mayor over delay
On 10 September, Sa Pobla's PP says promised water pipes to a future reservoir still lack a budget line and urges Mayor Biel Ferragut to act in 2026.
Menorca housing plans: 251 flats signed off
Menorca recorded 251 certified private flats in apartment blocks over its latest two half-years, 52% above the preceding 12 months, the PP said on 10 September.
Jesús speed camera planned after Estruç traffic surge
On 10 September, Santa Eulària plans a speed camera in Jesús, Ibiza, after neighbours report more traffic and fast vehicles in Calle Estruç.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma animal transport claim: live and dead animals together
On 10 September in Palma, UGT accuses Athisa of moving live and dead animals in the same vehicles and demands inspections of its Son Reus fleet.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics households save 19.5% as budgets bite
Balearic households save 19.5% of income, but cuts to food, travel and heating expose the pressure in Mallorca and Spain on 10 September 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca heat returns: tropical nights next week
Mallorca, 10 September 2026: showers may hit the Balearics on Thursday before Saharan high pressure brings heat and tropical nights next week.
Mallorca News & Magazine22 migrants stopped off Formentera in stolen speedboat
On 10 September, Guardia Civil stops a stolen speedboat carrying 22 migrants off Formentera; three men are arrested and two held in custody.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma Airport shove breaks worker’s two wrists
A Palma Airport worker broke both wrists after an alleged shove in early September. On 10 September, police said they had arrested a man for the alleged assault.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca’s Son Espases chief faces sack call
In Palma on 10 September, nursing union Satse calls for Son Espases chief Cristina Granados to go after nursing director Natalia Vallés resigns.
Mallorca News & MagazineDoctors’ statute: MPs weigh separate Spanish law
Madrid, 10 September 2026: Health Minister Mónica García asks MPs to weigh a separate doctors’ statute as Spain’s wider workforce bill advances.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics: 33.5% of toddlers attend funded private nurseries
On 10 September 2026, a Madrid report says 33.5% of Balearic children aged 0 to 3 attend publicly funded private nurseries while public provision falls short.