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Balearics: 3,723 boat migrants spark government rowMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Balearics: 3,723 boat migrants spark government row

Palma, 9 September 2026: Declassified Ceuta papers record 3,723 people arriving by boat in the Balearics, fuelling a row between Sánchez and Prohens.

The Hole creators set a new live show for 2027Mallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

The Hole creators set a new live show for 2027

Madrid, 9 September 2026: The Hole creators plan a new live show for spring 2027, with a tour of Spanish cities to follow as details stay secret.

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9 September 2026

Flooding on the Ma-4015 near Manacor: The full carriageway closed

The Ma-4015 near Manacor has been closed due to flooding from kilometre 0 to kilometre 8 since 9 September 2026.

Palma drug trial: 15 in court, several admit chargesMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Palma drug trial: 15 in court, several admit charges

Palma, 9 September 2026: several defendants admit charges as the Adriatico drug trial opens, while others seek to have the case thrown out.

Vox puts Rodríguez in Balearics organisation postMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Vox puts Rodríguez in Balearics organisation post

On Wednesday, 9 September, Vox names Sergio Rodríguez to take the Balearics organisation role, replacing María Vidal on its provincial executive committee.

Mallorca vehicle transfers now face a tax checkMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca vehicle transfers now face a tax check

Palma, 9 September: Mallorca vehicle buyers need a positive Balearic tax report before traffic officials process a change of ownership under a new deal.

Mallorca storm: 63-year-old dies in FelanitxMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm: 63-year-old dies in Felanitx

Heavy rain in Felanitx, Mallorca, proves fatal on Wednesday, 9 September, as a 63-year-old woman dies after an apparent fall in the street.

Mallorca storm kills woman amid 173 incidentsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm kills woman amid 173 incidents

Mallorca storm on 9 September leaves a 63-year-old woman dead in Felanitx, cuts power to 5,000 customers and triggers 173 emergency call-outs.

Mallorca nursery staff get pay boost from January 2027Mallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca nursery staff get pay boost from January 2027

Palma's Parliament backs a 9 September 2026 decree that puts Balearic nursery staff on delegated payroll from January 2027 and adds a pay supplement.

Mallorca wave warning: yellow alert covers BalearicsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca wave warning: yellow alert covers Balearics

Mallorca and the Balearics face a yellow wave warning on Thursday 10 September. Ibiza and Formentera also expect heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Mallorca storm disrupts UIB classes and Palma metroMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm disrupts UIB classes and Palma metro

A Mallorca storm suspends some UIB classes in Palma on Wednesday, 9 September, after lightning stops metro trains to Parc Bit as technicians assess the campus.

Vuelta lead on line as Enric Mas faces Jerez time trialMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Vuelta lead on line as Enric Mas faces Jerez time trial

On 9 September 2026, Matthew Brennan wins in Sevilla as Enric Mas holds the Vuelta lead before Thursday's 32.1-kilometre Jerez time trial.

Mallorca energy drink ban carries €60,000 finesMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca energy drink ban carries €60,000 fines

Palma Parliament backs an under-18 energy drink ban on 9 September across the Balearics, with breaches carrying fines of up to €60,000.

Mallorca floods: 63-year-old dies in FelanitxMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca floods: 63-year-old dies in Felanitx

A 63-year-old woman dies in Felanitx, Mallorca, after floodwater sweeps her away on Wednesday, 9 September. Guardia Civil officers investigate.

Mallorca Parliament calls for ban on new holiday letsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca Parliament calls for ban on new holiday lets

On 9 September, the Balearic Parliament in Palma, Mallorca, partly backed a ban call on new holiday lets and housing rules for island residents.

Mallorca flights hit: 44 cancelled, 200 delayedMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca flights hit: 44 cancelled, 200 delayed

Storms, heavy rain and 65 km/h gusts disrupt Palma Airport on Wednesday, 9 September, cancelling 44 flights and delaying more than 200 services.

Mallorca storm triggers 100 incidents as trees fallMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm triggers 100 incidents as trees fall

Mallorca storm brings 100 incidents on 9 September 2026, as trees fall, roads flood and gusts reach 109 km/h in Capdepera while orange alert stays on.

Mallorca storm triggers 100 call-outs as trees fallMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm triggers 100 call-outs as trees fall

On Wednesday, 9 September, Mallorca records 100 emergency call-outs as trees fall and flooding hits buildings and roads. Gusts reach 109 km/h in Capdepera.

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9 September 2026

Mallorca school start hit by heat, leaks and staff gaps

Palma, 9 September: STEI says Balearic schools open Thursday with leaks, heat and staff shortages, including unfilled cover posts in Menorca.

Palma adds 210 taxi licences for 2027 high seasonMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Palma adds 210 taxi licences for 2027 high season

On 9 September 2026, Palma approves 210 temporary taxi licences for 2027 and winter shifts, adding extra cover on weekend nights and holidays.

Mallorca storm: 109 km/h gusts hit the islandMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Mallorca storm: 109 km/h gusts hit the island

Mallorca storm on 9 September 2026 brings 109 km/h gusts in Capdepera and 47 l/m2 rain in Llucmajor, with an orange alert across the Balearics.

Son Espases chief: minister stays silent on quit callsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Son Espases chief: minister stays silent on quit calls

Palma, 9 September: Health Minister Manuela García avoids explicitly backing Son Espases chief Cristina Granados as opposition demands her resignation.

Formentera gets over four-and-a-half million for power gridMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Formentera gets over four-and-a-half million for power grid

On 9 September 2026, Endesa sets out more than four and a half million euros in Formentera power-grid works after summer faults hit the island.

Menorca flights: Parliament backs low-season minimumsMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

Menorca flights: Parliament backs low-season minimums

On 9 September 2026, the Balearic Parliament backs minimum low-season Menorca-Barcelona flights and a fare cap for residents, but rejects airline incentives.

London bookings jump 191% for Spain's October breakMallorca News & Magazine
9 September 2026

London bookings jump 191% for Spain's October break

Madrid, 9 September: Trip.com says London bookings by Spanish travellers for the 12 October break are up 191%, while Europe takes 54.7% of hotel bookings.