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Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca elrow buses add L10 trips to Son Fusteret
On Saturday, extra L10 buses run from Sindicat to Son Fusteret in Palma for elrow XXL Mallorca, then return to Plaça d'Espanya until 03.00.
Mallorca News & Magazine2.6 million euros: Son Espases boosts genetic testing
Palma, 28 August 2026: The Balearic Government approves 2.6 million euros for Son Espases genetic testing equipment to speed genome analysis.
Palma Airport delays spread as storms hit Mallorca
Storms bring widespread delays to Palma Airport on Friday, 28 August 2026, as Enaire activates regulations affecting airport operations in Mallorca.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma to display five Jewish treasures for four years
Palma’s Centre Maimó Ben Faraig will display five Jewish objects, including a Sefer Torá and Hanukkiah, under a loan signed on 28 August 2026.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca Tirme contract faces audit call over returns
Mallorca Socialists demand a Tirme contract audit in Palma on 28 August 2026 after a critical Consell report flags excessive returns and calls for action.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma home help service reaches 50,500 hours monthly
Palma, 28 August 2026: Balearic government backs fourteen and a half million euros for four home-help agreements, taking the service to 50,500 monthly hours.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca sends €350,000 for Venezuela earthquake aid
On 28 August 2026, the Balearic Government in Mallorca approves €350,000 for Venezuela earthquake aid, funding water, food, shelter and medicine.
Mallorca News & MagazineEight Formentera shops earn Balearic heritage seal
Eight Formentera shops receive the Emblemàtics Balears seal on 28 August, marking decades of family trade, local skills and island history.
Mallorca News & MagazineTeachers over 55 get up to two fewer lessons
Palma, 28 August 2026: Teachers over 55 at state-funded private schools can get up to two fewer teaching hours a week starting in 2026-2027.
Ibiza honours Guardia Civil chief after 40 years
The Ibiza Island Council honours Guardia Civil chief Antonio Buendía Ávila on 28 August with a ceramic award for more than 40 years of service.
Mallorca News & MagazinePP says Mallorca lacks places for lone minors
On 28 August in Palma, the PP says Mallorca cannot take lone minors from other regions as its child-protection system faces pressure and calls for a state response.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca mass tourism protest: government admits anger
Palma, Mallorca, August 28: the Balearic Government says it hears public discontent as protesters prepare Saturday’s human chain against mass tourism.
Mallorca News & MagazineNew Mallorca diving rules cut red tape at El Toro
Palma, 28 August 2026: Mallorca's new decree cuts diving paperwork, amends tourist-dive rules at El Toro and updates 16 fishing guilds across the Balearics.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma GPS tracker: worker finds device on private car
Police in Palma arrested a man on 28 August after a worker found a GPS tracker on his private car, in an inquiry into alleged irregular hiring.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca government urges calm over Ceuta crisis
Palma’s Balearic Government urges calm in Ceuta on 28 August, backs its people and president, and faults Spain’s central government for the crisis.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: 2027 Balearic budget seeks approval
Palma, 28 August: the Balearic Government draws up its 2027 budget while Antoni Costa seeks approval and warns the decision is not theirs alone to make.
Mallorca News & Magazine434 migrant child places: Balearics go to court
Palma, 28 August 2026: The Balearic Government takes Spain’s new 434-place migrant child care decree to the Supreme Court, challenging its formula.
Mallorca police surrounded in Playa de Palma operation
Police were surrounded during an illegal street-selling operation in Playa de Palma on 28 August. Afedeco urges Palma to keep the operations running.
Eivissa hands over seven affordable homes on Monday
Eivissa, 28 August 2026: Seven affordable homes in sa Penya go to 17 people on Monday after a June draw, with rents from €203 to €460, below market prices.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca’s €150,000 fund backs four village centenaries
On 28 August in Palma, Mallorca opens a €150,000 fund for centenary events in Consell, Lloret de Vistalegre, Mancor de la Vall and ses Salines.
Mallorca News & MagazineBalearics school brand rules add 20% to costs
Consubal says Balearic public schools demand named school-supply brands on 28 August 2026, raising family bills by 15% to 20% for primary pupils.
Mallorca News & MagazinePalma beach theft: two arrested after El Molinar chase
Two men, 19 and 23, were arrested in Palma on 24 August after beachgoers reported belongings being searched at Ciudad Jardín and El Molinar.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca: PSIB fears Palma 70% tree rule cut
Palma, 28 August 2026: PSIB says a proposed rule could remove the 70% tree-retention requirement and asks about Can Pesquet in Son Sardina.
Formentera seeks full island allowance from Madrid
On 28 August, Formentera’s council backs a bid for Madrid to fund its island allowance in full. UGT wants the top rate paid now to every council worker.
Mallorca News & MagazineMallorca PSIB skips Ceuta rally, backs tourism chain
On 2 September, Palma socialist Iago Negueruela skips the Ceuta rally at Cort, calls it partisan and backs Saturday's human chain over tourism pressure.