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Aqualia water deal stalls in Mallorca's SóllerMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Aqualia 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 waste fees: PSIB challenges €41 million for TirmeMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

1,500 free energy kits open to Balearic schoolsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

1,500 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.

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10 September 2026

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 lacks centres for children with behaviour problemsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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 restaurants face worst September start in memoryMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

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10 September 2026

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 backs protection plan for underwater mountainsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

Three Mallorca day centres built but still shutMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Three 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.

Palma bus bag: police trace owner of €2,829Mallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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.

Balearic shops shift December Sunday opening to 12thMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Balearic 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: PP and Vox block sustainability pact updateMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca: 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.

Palma school start: 165 police guard 140 checkpointsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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.

Spain home swaps jump 29% to nearly 40,000 this summerMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Spain 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.

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10 September 2026

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.

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10 September 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.

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10 September 2026

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.

Palma animal transport claim: live and dead animals togetherMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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.

Balearics households save 19.5% as budgets biteMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Balearics 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 heat returns: tropical nights next weekMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

22 migrants stopped off Formentera in stolen speedboatMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

22 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.

Palma Airport shove breaks worker’s two wristsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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’s Son Espases chief faces sack callMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca’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.

Doctors’ statute: MPs weigh separate Spanish lawMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Doctors’ 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.

Balearics: 33.5% of toddlers attend funded private nurseriesMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Balearics: 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.