Mallorca News & Magazine

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.

Palma’s cat colony protest leaves Plaça d’Espanya at 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, demanding animal welfare law is enforced across municipalities.

Marga Prohens arrives at Santa Margalida Town Hall at 20.30 on Sunday, 6 September, before joining the Beata procession and jar-breaking ritual.

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 closes the Ma-6021 and Ma-6030 on Mallorca from 08.30 to 12.00 on Sunday, 6 September, affecting routes towards Campos.

On Sunday, Marga Prohens joins Santa Margalida’s Beata procession on Mallorca, arriving at the town hall at 20.30 before the walk to church with local officials.

A Mallorca fire in Santa Margalida flares up again on Saturday 5 September after four people leave nearby homes because of smoke. Crews return.

On 5 September, the Balearic Government releases €366,000 for hotel workplace groups to tackle absence, equality and flexible working across the islands.

On 5 September, a chance haul south of Formentera brings 26 Roman amphorae up from 1,400 metres. Museum staff now work to preserve them safely.

On 5 September in Palma, PSOE puts Cristina Llorente and Carles Bona in charge of its 2027 plan, targeting housing, heat and congestion.

Madrid and Brussels, 5 September: Spain says it will block new EU official languages until Catalan, Basque and Galician gain recognition.

On 5 September, 100 migrants reach Mallorca in 24 hours, with boats landing at Cala Santanyí and Colònia de Sant Jordi. The Consell demands action.

A man suffers neck and torso wounds in a Plaza Gomila fight in Palma at about 05.00 on Saturday, 5 September. National Police arrest an 18-year-old Spaniard.

On Ibiza, 5 September 2026, Àlex Pitaluga enters the PSOE primary for 2027, putting housing, tourist growth and land pressure at the centre.

From 6 to 28 September, free energy advice reaches five Mallorca stops, with walk-in help on saving energy, efficiency and self-consumption.

On 5 September 2026, Formentera says the state withheld migrant boat risk information as 198 under-18s arrived between January and August.

On 5 September, PP in Inca, Mallorca, challenges Mayor Virgilio Moreno over his plan to take the Teatre Principal director contest to court.

Palma, 5 September: Balearic fishing boat owners can seek €750,000 in diesel aid after fuel costs rose during the Middle East war. Claims close 2 October.

On 5 September, police arrested seven in Playa de Palma, Mallorca, after street sellers who tried to stop tourist robberies were allegedly stabbed.

On Saturday, 5 September, authorities intercept 56 migrants after four boats reach Mallorca and Formentera, including 29 people at Illetes in Calvià.

Palma campaigners call for horse carriages to end outside the Cathedral on 5 September, pressing Cort for a timetable and electric alternatives.

Palma, 5 September 2026: a 35-year-old motorcyclist suffers minor injuries after hitting two cars on the Paseo Marítimo following zigzags.

Palma de Mallorca Airport handles 1,046 of 1,610 Balearics flights on Saturday, 5 September. Eivissa has 367 planned flights and Menorca 197.

In Palma on 5 September, Mallorca’s water reserves stand at 38% after August. Artà enters alert status as the Balearics endure record August heat.

Four people leave homes near Santa Margalida after smoke from a farm fire on 5 September. Crews from Inca and Sóller bring it under control by morning.