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Mallorca News & Magazine60 Mallorca teens take on Cantabrian adventure
On 2 September, 60 Mallorca teenagers aged 15 to 17 are in Cantabria for five days of surfing, canyoning, canoeing and outdoor adventure.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca heat builds on Thursday as temperatures rise
Mallorca faces rising heat on Thursday as temperatures climb under clear skies. Aemet forecasts Mediterranean breezes across the Balearic island.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca fire: flames at Inca farm under control
Firefighters control a farm fire at Son Catiu in Inca, Mallorca, on 2 September, but the cause and size of the affected land remain unknown.
Mallorca News & MagazineCatalan EU bid returns: German doubts hold firm
Brussels, 22 September: Spain puts Catalan, Basque and Galician back before EU ministers, but Germany still questions the legal basis for recognition.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca fire: three aircraft battle flames near Inca
Three aircraft, three fire engines and 14 forest firefighters tackle an agricultural fire at Son Catiu farm in Inca, Mallorca, on 2 September 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca hits 41.9°C in hottest August since 1961
Palma, 2 September 2026: Mallorca reaches 41.9°C as the Balearics logs its hottest August since 1961, with hot nights and scant rain.
Mallorca News & MagazineFormentera drowning rescue: lifeguards save Briton
Lifeguards rescue a young British man with drowning symptoms near s'Espalmador, Formentera, on 2 September after a 112 call at 13.30; take him ashore via Illetes.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca hospital: Son Espases faces bullying claim
On 2 September 2026 in Palma, ex-Son Espases communications chief Sabrina Vidal alleges workplace bullying after anxiety attacks and leaving IBSalut.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain airports: €13bn plan heads for September vote
Madrid, 2 September 2026: Spain moves towards a €13bn airport plan for 2027-31, while Aena, airlines and regulator clash over future charges.
Mallorca News & MagazineRyanair cuts 2m passengers as fuel risk bites
Ryanair cuts its 2027 target to 214 million passengers in Madrid on 2 September, warning sustained oil prices could push up European fares.
Mallorca News & Magazine337,917 regularised people join Spanish Social Security
Madrid, 2 September: Spain says 337,917 regularised foreign nationals are in Social Security, while 40,000 have visited job centres as the process stays open.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca coast chief ousted: Lafuente hearing blocked
In Palma on 2 September, PP and Vox move to block a hearing for Juan Manuel Lafuente after Mallorca coast chief Maria Joaquina Ferrer loses her post.
Mallorca News & MagazineHotel bookings: HBX brings predictive AI to decisions
HBX Group adds Vorsee’s predictive AI to hotel platforms in Madrid on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, aiming to spot booking-demand shifts earlier.
Jesús traffic trial: PSOE demands urgent review
On 2 September, PSOE in Santa Eulària demands answers on Jesús traffic trial, including studies, resident feedback and how its impact will be judged.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca fans back Mediterranean protection drive
In Palma on 2 September, the Real Mallorca Foundation unveils a programme that brings players and fans together to protect the Mediterranean.
Mallorca News & MagazineSpain housing decree stalls without Congress votes
On 2 September in Lekunberri, Isabel Rodríguez says Spain's housing decree is ready, but it still lacks the Congress votes needed for approval.
Mallorca News & Magazine340,000 workers tied to Spain’s regularisation
Madrid, 2 September: Cepyme says nearly 340,000 foreign workers in Spain’s social-security system are linked to an exceptional regularisation drive.
Mallorca News & MagazineSant Josep mayoral race: Roselló enters PSOE primary
On 2 September 2026, Vicent Roselló joins Sant Josep, Ibiza’s PSOE primary, seeking the 2027 mayoralty with housing and public services in focus.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca town halls set for Ceuta protests as parties clash
Mallorca town halls host Ceuta protests on Wednesday, 2 September, as PP and Vox call for support and rivals accuse PP of using the issue in Ceuta.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma gives 80 public homes a €1.2m overhaul
Palma approves a €1.2m, 18-month overhaul of nine public housing buildings, helping 80 homes across four districts on 2 September 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineIbiza road gets €944,400 for safer walking routes
On 2 September 2026, Ibiza and Santa Eulària sign a €944,400 Can Marçà road plan for pavements, a traffic light and renewed lighting on the route.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca leader calls Balearics to Ceuta protest
In Palma on 2 September 2026, Marga Prohens urges the Balearics to join a Ceuta protest and accuses Spain’s government of hiding information.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca car owner traps suspected thief in Sa Pobla
A car owner in Sa Pobla, Mallorca, hears noises and traps a suspected thief in the vehicle on 2 September. Guardia Civil officers arrest the 34-year-old.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma seals €29m packaging waste deal for Balearics
Palma, 2 September 2026: a €29m deal with Ecoembes helps Balearic councils cover packaging-waste collection, transport, sorting and treatment from 2024.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca tourist tax: PP puts any rise on hold
In Palma on 2 September 2026, the PP says Mallorca’s tourist tax could change, but only after talks in the Balearic sustainability pact.