News From Mallorca

On 29 September 2026, Balearic hotel group Meliá unveils plans for 67 rooms and suites in central Rome, a rooftop bar and an opening in 2027.

From Madrid on 29 September 2026, AirHelp brings flight compensation checks to ChatGPT and Claude. Its figures show how many eligible passengers never claim.

On 29 September 2026, a study says club ticket deals draw tourists away from Ibiza Town's port before 00.30, leaving bars and restaurants with less trade.

On 29 September in Palma, Mallorca, Balearic MPs seek intelligence on possible mass migrant arrivals. A motion about Ceuta divides the chamber.

Mallorca, 29 September 2026: Spain plans 10% VAT on holiday flats and new protections for tenants. Congress could consider both housing decrees on Friday.

On 29 September, Mallorca’s council highlights online safety help for 20 children at Padre Montalvo. The specialist role has spread to other homes.

On 29 September, police report a suitcase theft at Palma Airport, Mallorca: a woman spots her bag taken into a toilet, and an officer recognises the suspect.

The Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, could miss out on €412 million a year in 2027 if leaders block Spain’s plan, PSOE warns after a 29 September vote.

On 29 September, the Balearic Islands Volunteering Platform brings back courses and advice for would-be volunteers, groups and authorities on Mallorca.

Police in Palma, Mallorca, arrest a man over a fifth reported breach of a city ban. The 29 September account links the order to thefts at 25 shops.

On 29 September, the Red Cross reports helping 12,574 older people and carers across the Balearic Islands in 2025, and calls for stronger rights.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 September 2026, Progreso en Verde calls for tourist horse carriages to be phased out and demands veterinary checks.

On 29 September, Balearic hotel chain RIU joins The Code UK to strengthen safeguards against sexual exploitation of children and teenagers in tourism.

Madrid, 29 September 2026: Air Europa tests fuel-saving steps on Brazil and Amsterdam flights, and seeks to cut waste and fund homes in Brazil.

On 29 September, MPs back a call to stop Menorca Airport's remote tower plan and build a new one, as Sumar warns the current tower is deteriorating.

Menorca schools cut outings as coaches prove hard to book. On 29 September 2026, Antoni Vera outlines a bus contract plan for two trips per school each year.

Madrid, 29 September 2026: Spain’s ministers back eviction protection until 2030 and longer tenancies. Congress must decide on both housing decrees on Friday.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 September 2026, UGT demands heat protection for Balearic government staff after PP and Vox reject school air conditioning.

On 29 September 2026, a Balearic official says over 3,000 people have reached Formentera by boat this year, as child care costs outstrip state funding.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 September 2026, the Balearic PP attacks two housing decrees, saying one will fail despite plans to extend rental contracts.

In Palma on 29 September 2026, MÉS backs new eviction protection but calls for a deeper housing overhaul as Spain approves two housing decrees.

In Palma, Mallorca, Vox rejects Spain’s housing decrees on 29 September as an election ploy. The measures cover evictions, rentals and property funds.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 September 2026, GOB calls for the water plan to be withdrawn, citing an unproven 180-litre target and missing environmental review.

Palma, Mallorca, 29 September 2026: Spain extends eviction protection to 2030 and leases by two years as the PSIB accuses Prohens of inaction.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 September 2026, Vox backs school air conditioning after rejecting proposals last week. Its own motion is due this month.