Mallorca News & Magazine

Palma, 8 September 2026: PISA 2025 puts the Balearics below Spain in maths, reading and science; Vera blames fewer maths and language lessons under LOMLOE.

In Palma, Mallorca, on 8 September, MÉS per Mallorca demands control of migration procedures, saying slow cases fuel exploitation and insecure work.

Police arrest a third man after a house fire and pistol threats in Manacor, Mallorca, on 8 September. Detectives found four separate fire points.

Palma, 8 September 2026: the Balearics cuts care-assessment waits to 192 days, but 6,131 people still await a decision; disability waits are eight months.

Palma, 8 September: Mallorca plans a 2027 vehicle cap for hire cars and access points, with proposed fines from €300 to €30,000 for breaches.

Palma, 8 September: Used-car prices in the Balearics reach 13,455 euros in August, up 13.5% year on year, the biggest regional rise in August.

On 8 September, MÉS per Palma proposed a tourist tax that could raise €20.4 million a year for public and affordable homes in Palma, the party says.

Madrid, 8 September 2026: Iberojet posts an €8.4m loss for 2025 after aircraft incidents add about €18m in costs; Ávoris lends €12m.

Spain’s 15-year-olds post their worst PISA scores on 8 September 2026 in Madrid, as the OECD links weaker reading results to screen use and rushed reading.

On 8 September 2026, Mallorca unveils 60 public rental homes for Pont d'Inca, Marratxí, with local residents first in line for them.

Mallorca farmers can seek 0.10 euros per litre for agricultural diesel bought from 1 March to 30 June 2026. The 750,000-euro fund opens on Wednesday.

On 8 September in Mallorca, Quesos Grimalt says weak demand sends some local milk to Valencia, as it plans fresh products and only nine farms remain active.

Spain’s PISA 2025 results on 8 September 2026 show the wealthiest pupils lose 33 reading points since 2022, the sharpest fall recorded.

Madrid, 8 September 2026: Spain’s PISA 2025 scores hit record lows in reading, maths and science; the OECD points to screen use as a clue.

On 8 September, the PP urges Sa Pobla, Mallorca, to speed up planning files, saying delays leave people waiting to build, invest or open businesses.

Palma, 8 September: ORA road markings cover only the odd-numbered side of Reyes Católicos as a residents’ group presses for both sides in Palma.

Palma's EspaiSalut adds child check-up bookings on 8 September 2026, lets carers act for patients and puts the health card QR code on phones.

On 8 September 2026, PISA puts the Balearic Islands below Spain in maths, reading and science, and last for school belonging among regions.

On 8 September 2026, a study puts Sóller, Mallorca, first in Spain for foreign drivers' summer parking, almost four times ahead of Marbella.

Madrid, 8 September 2026: An elder abuse helpline logs more than 800 cases in eight months, with psychological abuse leading the reports.

Eivissa opens the €3.6m Paco Vázquez sports centre on 8 September, adding a competition court and up to three basketball courts for clubs and schools.

Mallorca faces a heat warning on Tuesday, 8 September, as Aemet forecasts temperatures that remain high for the time of year, low cloud and fog.

Mallorca faces high temperatures on Tuesday, 8 September, with clear skies, morning mist and fog patches before a southerly breeze develops.

At least 50 migrants reach Mallorca, Formentera and waters off Cabrera on Monday and Tuesday, with 24 people rescued one mile south of Cabrera.

Palma hosts the Estrella 17 launch on Tuesday, 8 September, as Bernat Xavier Xamena plans 17 Ironmans in 17 days for child cancer research.