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Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca's Reynés takes second place at Miss World
Mallorca's Elisabeth Reynés takes second place at Miss World in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 6 September 2026, a first for Spain in 75 years of contest.
Mallorca News & MagazineEndangered Mallorca horse takes centre stage in Sineu
On 6 September 2026, Sineu puts Mallorca’s endangered native horse in focus at its first Diada, with carriages, tack and horseshoeing.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca shop rents rise: MÉS warns of closures
In Palma on 6 September 2026, MÉS takes a plan to the Consell de Mallorca as rising commercial rents put long-standing small shops at risk of closure.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearic contestant takes second at Miss World 2026
Elisabeth Reynés of the Balearic Islands takes second at Miss World in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 6 September 2026 after a standout month of contests.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca jobs: over-50s get 18.1% of new contracts
Palma, 6 September: On Mallorca, over-50s make up 45.8% of unemployment but get 18.1% of new contracts. PP seeks action on age bias.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca theatre row: Inca challenges director rules
Inca Town Hall moves towards legal action on 6 September over Teatre Principal director rules, as PSIB accuses PP of political interference.
Mallorca News & MagazineIbiza emergency radio hits 87.2% after seven antennas
Ibiza's emergency radio network now covers 87.2% of the island after seven new antennas, improving links for responders on 6 September 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineHundreds march through Palma for cat colony care
Hundreds march through Palma on 6 September, calling for local authorities to enforce cat colony rules properly and stop relying on volunteers.
Mallorca News & MagazineEight Mallorca police join Maó festival safety drive
Eight officers travel from Mallorca to Maó, Menorca, for the Mare de Déu de Gràcia celebrations on 7 and 8 September, with horse safety in focus.
Mallorca News & MagazineThree knives seized as Palma police check hits Son Roca
Palma, 6 September: Police seize three knives in a Son Roca check after complaints of night-time noise, and report a driver without a licence.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca heat warning: 38°C forecast for Sunday
On Mallorca, a yellow heat warning runs from 12.00 to 19.00 on Sunday, 6 September, as Aemet forecasts 36°C to 38°C across the Balearic Islands.
Mallorca rescue lifts Balearics migrant arrivals to 98
On 6 September, rescuers pick up 26 people 12 miles off Cap de Ses Salines, Mallorca, lifting weekend migrant arrivals in the Balearics to 98.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca fire: smoke forces Santa Maria residents out
Fire crews continue tackling a blaze at abandoned cattle sheds in Santa Maria del Camí, Mallorca, on Sunday 6 September after smoke forced residents out.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca mayor steps down after 20 years in Costitx
On 6 September, Costitx, Mallorca, Mayor Antoni Salas is leaving after 20 years, with deputy Joan Munar set to take over at Friday's council meeting.
Palma airport leads Balearic Sunday with 1,045 flights
Palma Airport handles 1,045 of 1,572 flights scheduled across the Balearic Islands on Sunday 6 September, putting it ahead of Ibiza and Menorca.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma chain snatches: two men jailed after three robberies
In Palma on 6 September, two men are sent to prison after three alleged gold-chain snatches at an event. Police say the inquiry remains open.
Mallorca News & Magazine30 in Mallorca home as overcrowding probe begins
On 6 September, authorities said an unfinished Manacor property on Mallorca held up to 30 people. The owner now faces a possible overcrowding fine.
Mallorca News & MagazineManacor fire: police arrest two after pistol threats
Two men are arrested after a home fire in Manacor, Mallorca, with four ignition points and alleged gun threats. Police continue inquiries on 6 September.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma schools uncover six family abuse cases since November
On 6 September, Palma police say school reports uncovered six family abuse cases since November, involving eight victims and six arrests.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca weather warms on Sunday as sea breezes return
Mallorca and the Balearics warm up on Sunday, 6 September, as Aemet forecasts morning haze, high cloud later and light breezes on the coast.
16 migrants reach Mallorca by boat at Ses Salines
Sixteen people arrive by boat at the Ses Salines lighthouse on Mallorca on 5 September 2026, as five boats carrying 72 migrants reach the Balearics.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma cat colony protest calls for law enforcement
Palma’s cat colony protest leaves Plaça d’Espanya at 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, demanding animal welfare law is enforced across municipalities.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: Prohens joins Beata procession in Santa Margalida
Marga Prohens arrives at Santa Margalida Town Hall at 20.30 on Sunday, 6 September, before joining the Beata procession and jar-breaking ritual.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics migrant arrivals: PP demands answers
On 5 September, the PP again seeks a hearing from Alfonso Rodríguez in Palma over migrant arrivals in the Balearic Islands and a reported risk warning.
Sa Ràpita triathlon shuts two Mallorca roads on Sunday
Sa Ràpita triathlon closes the Ma-6021 and Ma-6030 on Mallorca from 08.30 to 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, affecting routes towards Campos.