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Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca Lujo Casa fugitive held in Barcelona
On 10 September 2026, Balearic Islands officers arrest Lujo Casa suspect Carlos García Roldán at a Barcelona home after nine months on the run.
Mallorca News & MagazineSahrawi citizenship bill splits Spain's Congress
On 10 September 2026, Spain’s Congress debates citizenship for Sahrawis born under Spanish rule, but the PP demands two years’ legal residence.
Mallorca News & Magazine37 Balearic Meliá hotels get AI to speed up fixes
Madrid, 10 September: Meliá and Telefónica expand their deal, bringing AI-backed support to 37 Balearic hotels and speeding up fault fixes.
Mallorca News & MagazineFormentera plans 40 teacher homes for incoming staff
Formentera, 10 September: the Balearic Government plans 40 homes for teachers moving to the island and will set management rules this winter.
Ibiza's Can Misses secures second MRI for 2027
Eivissa, 10 September 2026: Can Misses starts buying a second MRI scanner for 2027, backed by €1.3m after 5,258 scans in six months as demand remains high.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca homes: non-resident buying limits weighed
In Palma on 10 September, the Balearic Government weighs limits on non-residents buying second homes as it examines a European housing proposal.
Mallorca News & MagazineCasa47 rental adverts face warning over missing details
Madrid, 10 September: Casa47 rental adverts lack energy labels and key rent details, the Observatorio del Alquiler says, citing 19 homes in Turís.
Mallorca News & MagazineAffordable homes: Spain puts €40.41m into rents and moves
Madrid, 10 September: Spain commits up to €40.41 million for affordable homes, social rents and family moves under a new housing decree published Thursday.
Mallorca News & MagazineSon Espases nursing chief quits after 2½ years
Natalia Vallés steps down as nursing director at Son Espases in Palma on 10 September, citing a move to another autonomous community for a new role.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpanish nurses lose 700 euros as union pushes law
In Madrid on 10 September, SATSE presses Congress to pass a health service jobs law, after saying nurses lose about 700 euros a year in unpaid extras.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma metropolitan plan links three Mallorca towns
On 10 September 2026, Mallorca’s PP unveils a Palma metropolitan plan linking Calvià, Marratxí and Llucmajor within two years under its proposal.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma housing plan: cruise tax doubles under PSIB bid
On 10 September 2026, PSIB proposes a Palma housing company, rent caps and an €8 cruise charge to help fund affordable homes in the city.
Mallorca families can claim €1,000 for holiday camps
Palma, Mallorca, 10 September 2026: Balearic families can seek up to €1,000 per child for holiday camps and care before the 9 October deadline.
Mallorca storm death: Felanitx orders 24-hour mourning
Felanitx, Mallorca, orders 24 hours of mourning on 10 September after a woman drowns during a storm, cancelling Thursday's Sant Nicolau events.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: Balearic start-ups fall 11.7% in July
Palma, 10 September: INE figures show 354 Balearic companies formed in July, down 11.7%, while the Spanish total climbed 2.2% in the latest figures.
80,000 Sahrawis: Spain votes on citizenship
Madrid, 10 September: Spain’s Congress votes on citizenship for up to 80,000 Sahrawis, while first-degree descendants could also apply.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca protest song branded ‘a shame’ by Prohens
Palma, 10 September: Balearic president Marga Prohens calls a German song against residents’ anti-tourism protests unacceptable and shameful.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca wave warning: rough seas hit all Balearics
Mallorca and every Balearic island face a yellow wave warning on Thursday, 10 September, as strong winds sweep the north of the islands at times.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca weather: showers as Pitiusas face hail risk
Mallorca may get showers overnight and in the afternoon on Thursday 10 September, while the Pitiusas face heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca nursery protest: pay talks face backlash
On 10 September, nursery staff gather at Plaza de Cort in Palma as they accuse employers of stalling pay talks and demand new minimum standards.
Mallorca News & MagazineFormentera school year opens with three visits
Marga Prohens opens the 2026-2027 school year on Formentera on Thursday, 10 September, with visits to three schools. Mallorca and Menorca also have visits.
Mallorca’s Calvià joins eight-city Europe tourism final
On 9 September 2026, Calvià on Mallorca and Eivissa reach the eight-city European tourism final, with Brussels hearings set for November.
Mallorca storm damages Palma campus, pool shuts
Storm damage shuts the pool and sports hall at Palma's university campus on Wednesday, 9 September, but teaching resumes across the UIB on Thursday.
Mallorca News & MagazineCeuta firms press for help as CAEB joins crisis talks
On 9 September 2026, CAEB joins leaders in Ceuta as companies raise security and logistics concerns after more than a month of problems for local firms.
Mallorca News & MagazineIbiza opens Dalt Vila for 500 heritage events
On 11 and 12 September 2026, Ibiza opens Dalt Vila and two museums at night as more than 500 cultural events reach 15 UNESCO World Heritage cities.