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Palma, Mallorca, hosts a human chain against mass tourism on Saturday, 29 August, linking Plaça d’Espanya with Consolat de Mar at 19.00 for a protest.

Palma mayor Jaime Martínez says on 29 August 2026 that Vox cannot use the city hall as a bargaining chip, as he sets out his plans for the city.

Palma neighbours urge City Hall to curb six hours of music at Sa Feixina on 4 September, warning that earlier events made nearby homes vibrate.

Police arrest a 46-year-old in Palma on 25 August after finding her changing a motorhome lock. Its owner later reports damage and missing items.

Mallorca sees largely clear skies on Saturday, 29 August 2026, as Menorca remains under an orange rissaga alert, the mini-tsunami warning continues.

Palma, Saturday 29 August: Mallorca and the Balearics face cloud and a slight chance of light mud rain before clearer, cooler night skies arrive.

For some projects that have already been approved, the payment is being reduced because the installations implemented were smaller or cost less than planned.

Once the documented work has been completed, grants for private installations using renewable energy are to be paid out at adjusted amounts.

Marga Prohens attends Lloret de Vistalegre's 45th Festa des Sequer on Saturday, 29 August, reaching the town hall at 18.00 for a mayoral welcome.

Mallorca could exceed 35ºC on Saturday as Menorca stays under an orange mini-tsunami alert. Aemet expects lower night temperatures across the Balearics.

On 28 August, Son Bordoy residents in Palma protest against Pryconsa, alleging threats, pressure and a water cut at land planned for homes.

Palma says goodbye on Friday 28 August to 36 Sahrawi children after nearly two months with Balearic host families; on Monday they head to Tindouf.

On 28 August in Aramón Valdelinares, Enric Mas stays second in the Vuelta as Tadej Pogacar opens a 3' 30 lead and Leknessund wins solo.

On Friday 28 August 2026, a boat catches fire off Portitxol in Palma. Five people are rescued as Salvamento Marítimo oversees its safe sinking.

In Palma on 28 August 2026, Llorenç Galmés seeks a Parliament hearing on Mallorca's vehicle cap plan, with proposed entry fees and rental-car limits.

At Palma’s Hospital Son Espases, José Antonio Visedo plans to resign on Monday 31 August. Deputy Emma Terés takes charge until the post opens.

A drugs raid in Sant Antoni, Ibiza, on 28 August closes two suspected tourist supply points as police seize drugs, nitrous oxide and cash and make three arrests.

Palma, 28 August: police have seized nearly 100,000 goods in Playa de Palma since May. The 24-hour patrols run until 31 October and logged 2,243 street-sale notices.

Palma, 28 August: Mallorca’s new university plans medicine training in Ibiza and Menorca from 2027-2028, subject to approval, alongside new degrees.

Palma, 28 August: Balearics send 1,100 vaccine doses worth 25,000 euros to Ceuta, where migrant vaccinations are due to begin next week, under current plans.

DomusVi Palma staff protest on Friday, 28 August over staff shortages and workload, warning a further demonstration could follow on 4 September.

Menorca, 28 August 2026: PSOE wants second-home owners to register cars to avoid the planned entry cap, as councillors meet on Monday to vote.

On 28 August 2026 in Zaragoza, Alba Torrens says Spain are sharpening for the World Cup, with Mali first in two final friendlies at Príncipe Felipe.

Emaya clears rubbish and bulky waste from Calle Francesc Julià in Son Gotleu, Palma, on 28 August 2026 as inspectors target illegal dumping.

Antonio R.M., 36, has been missing in Inca, Mallorca, since 28 July. The National Centre for Missing Persons is seeking information about his whereabouts.