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Mallorca Lujo Casa fugitive held in BarcelonaMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

Sahrawi citizenship bill splits Spain's CongressMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Sahrawi 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.

37 Balearic Meliá hotels get AI to speed up fixesMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

37 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.

Formentera plans 40 teacher homes for incoming staffMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Formentera 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.

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10 September 2026

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 homes: non-resident buying limits weighedMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

Casa47 rental adverts face warning over missing detailsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Casa47 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.

Affordable homes: Spain puts €40.41m into rents and movesMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Affordable 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.

Son Espases nursing chief quits after 2½ yearsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Son 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.

Spanish nurses lose 700 euros as union pushes lawMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Spanish 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.

Palma metropolitan plan links three Mallorca townsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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.

Palma housing plan: cruise tax doubles under PSIB bidMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Palma 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.

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10 September 2026

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.

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10 September 2026

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: Balearic start-ups fall 11.7% in JulyMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca: 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.

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10 September 2026

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 protest song branded ‘a shame’ by ProhensMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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 wave warning: rough seas hit all BalearicsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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 weather: showers as Pitiusas face hail riskMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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 nursery protest: pay talks face backlashMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Mallorca 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.

Formentera school year opens with three visitsMallorca News & Magazine
10 September 2026

Formentera 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.

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9 September 2026

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.

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9 September 2026

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.

Ceuta firms press for help as CAEB joins crisis talksMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Ceuta 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.

Ibiza opens Dalt Vila for 500 heritage eventsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Ibiza 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.