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Mallorca News & MagazineSpain airports set for €13bn investment as charges rise
In Madrid on 21 September, Aena says Spain's airports will receive nearly €13bn from 2027 to 2031, while average annual charges rise 0.33% a year.
Mallorca weather: fog clears, Tramontana blows
Mallorca begins Monday, 21 September, with low cloud and possible fog. Skies clear later as the Tramontana blows in the north of the Balearics.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca weather: Monday warms as skies stay clear
Mallorca weather stays mostly clear on Monday, 21 September, as daytime temperatures edge up and a light north wind turns west by midday with coastal breezes.
Prohens opens vocational training year in Ciutadella
On Monday, 21 September 2026, Marga Prohens opens Ciutadella, Menorca’s vocational training year at noon after visiting Hospital Mateu Orfila at 09.45.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca airport protest over 50m Balearics plan
On 20 September 2026, protesters in Palma and Eivissa oppose airport expansion plans that could take Balearic airports to 50m passengers by 2031.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca airport protest: hundreds march in Palma
Hundreds march through Palma, Mallorca, on 20 September against airport expansion, new tourist routes and night flights as forecasts rise.
Prohens launches Ciutadella training course on Monday
On Monday, Marga Prohens opens Ciutadella’s new vocational training course on Menorca after visiting Hospital Mateu Orfila and its new consultation rooms.
Mallorca News & MagazineMenorca vehicle limits reach Parliament on Tuesday
Palma, 20 September 2026: Menorca vehicle limits go before Parliament on Tuesday, opening a route to entry restrictions on the island despite claims it is late.
Mallorca Monday weather: fog and Tramontana winds
Mallorca faces morning fog and low cloud on Monday before skies generally clear. Moderate Tramontana winds blow in the north of the Balearics, Aemet forecasts.
Mallorca News & MagazineMuro car fire: one vehicle burns out in Mallorca
Firefighters extinguish a car fire in Muro, Mallorca, on Sunday 20 September at 15.50. The vehicle is left completely burnt out. Inca crews assist.
Mallorca News & MagazineBinissalem Festa honours its over-80s on Mallorca
Binissalem's Festa des Vermar honours people over 80 on 20 September 2026, with a church service, traditional performances and a shared meal.
Mallorca News & MagazineSewage spill shuts Ibiza beach after pump failure
On 20 September 2026, Sant Antoni de Portmany shuts s'Arenal beach in Ibiza after sewage reaches the bathing area. Tests must clear the water before reopening.
Balearics take two slots in Michael Portillo TV series
On 20 September 2026, Channel 5’s Spain with Michael Portillo puts the Balearics in two of eight episodes as a second series films now.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: 26 pateras face removal from Balearic ports
On 20 September 2026, PortsIB moves to clear 26 pateras and 12 engines from Balearic ports, with three items from Mallorca heading to Son Tous.
Mallorca News & Magazine70 cycle 10km through Marratxí on family ride
Around 70 people cycle 10km through Marratxí on Sunday, 20 September, closing a mobility week of family games, road safety and guided exercise.
18 kilos of drugs and 54 laughing gas boxes found in Ibiza
On 20 September, police in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, arrested a person after finding 54 laughing gas boxes and about 18 kilos of drugs.
Mallorca News & MagazineMenorca traffic squeeze: PSOE seeks 15% fewer summer cars
Menorca’s PSOE proposes a 15% cut in incoming cars in the first summer, after studies flagged July and August road overload. 20 September 2026
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca trains staff to help women facing violence
Palma, 20 September: Mallorca launches training to help frontline workers spot violence against women and strengthen support in island municipalities.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca health service launches new IBSalut logo
Palma, 20 September: Mallorca's health service begins rolling out the IBSalut logo across hospitals, health centres, vehicles and digital services.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca food cards reach 7,228 vulnerable people
Palma, 20 September: food cards are helping 7,228 vulnerable people in Mallorca, letting eligible families buy food and hygiene goods at three chains.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: 503 migrant children spark a numbers row
Palma, 20 September: Mallorca Socialists demand answers after IMAS reports 503 unaccompanied migrant children, versus an earlier tally of 202 in centres.
Mallorca News & MagazineCare waiting lists: minister demands zero by 2028
Barcelona, 20 September 2026: Pablo Bustinduy demands that Spain’s regions halve care waiting lists by 2027 and bring them down to zero in 2028.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma driving without a licence pair face fast-track court
Palma police stopped a 21-year-old driving without a licence on 10 September. His partner says she lent him the keys; both face a fast-track hearing.
Mallorca News & MagazineManacor man throws boulder after death threats
Manacor, Mallorca, 20 September: police arrest a man after a boulder nearly hit a woman at a home where he allegedly threatened those inside.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma arrests man over six break-ins and gaming hall raid
A man is held in Palma on 20 September after police linked him to six break-ins and a gaming hall robbery, including raids on a café and beauty salon.