Mallorca News & Magazine

On 26 August 2026, 58 students and graduates in Calvià, Mallorca, complete work placements in council departments and private firms under four schemes.

Menorca faces an orange mini-tsunami warning from midnight to 13.59 on Thursday, with sea-level swings of up to 1.5 metres forecast, and boats to secure.

On 26 August, Esporles marks 87 years since five neighbours were executed in 1939. Records show 32 people faced a military court and 27 got jail terms.

Palma, 26 August: Police arrest two men after a woman says her mobile was stolen during a sexual encounter and payment was demanded for its return.

Emergency teams find CO at 100 ppm after a night-shift worker is found dead at Tirme in Palma, Mallorca, on 26 August 2026. CCOO seeks answers.

Manacor, Mallorca, restricts drinking water for public lawns on 26 August 2026 after a drought alert, while suppliers step up checks for excessive use.

On 26 August, 1,650 young people join water sports, planet games and competitions at Mallorca’s Acampaesport camp in Colònia de Sant Pere.

On Wednesday, 26 August, National Police order non-fixed terrace furniture removed from Palma’s Passeig del Born before Brunzzit’s outdoor supper.

Madrid, 26 August: Consultia adds Air Europa flights to Destinux, giving companies another airline option while keeping bookings and spending in view.

Guardia Civil remove two Akita Inus in Santa Eugènia, Mallorca, on 26 August after finding poor welfare conditions and a 2–3 cm neck wound.

Mallorca's oceanographic centre joins A Coruña on 26 August to launch Carimed, drawing on 46 voyages to track Mediterranean temperature, oxygen and pH shifts.

In Ibiza on 26 August, doctors call for Can Misses A&E to gain special status, with incentives, private referrals and a 24-hour SUAP service.

On Wednesday 26 August, Palma’s Born restaurants clear terraces from 19.30 for a public dinner, with businesses fearing losses of up to €30,000.

Muro councillor Margalida Ballester takes a Mallorca care director role in Palma on 1 September 2026 and remains a Muro Town Hall councillor.

On 26 August, Felanitx announces 10 private security staff and more than 55 police and Guardia Civil officers for Friday's Sant Agustí celebrations.

Palma, 26 August: Mallorca ITV waits drop to three to ten days at most stations, with a Campos site planned before year-end to ease Manacor.

A 56-year-old driver loses control in Palma on Sunday and hits nine parked motorbikes on Avenida Sant Ferran. Police probe domino crash.

On 26 August, a month after Palma’s 26 July tourism protest, GOB and Terraferida say Mallorca’s government and island council have not replied.

On 26 August, Formentera gives initial backing to the Es Copinar plan, covering 138,293 square metres for roads, parking, paths and networks.

Palma, 26 August 2026: Balearic checks find 53 breaches in food from outside the EU and trigger ten cases, mostly over labels on sale in the Balearics.

In Palma on 26 August, the PP demands a Balearics sea border plan, more police vessels and EU backing against irregular migration networks.

Palma, 26 August: Mallorca sets aside €350,000 for four charities delivering food, water, shelter and medicine after Venezuela’s double earthquake.

Palma, 26 August: the Balearics back €25 million for migrant children in Ceuta on Thursday, but say the islands cannot take more minors.

On 26 August, PortsIB reports 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in Pollença, plus three abandoned boats removed from the harbour and 230 coastal checks.

Palma, 1 September: Pedro Rosselló takes charge of Mallorca's tourism offer and quality directorate for the Consell de Mallorca, replacing Clara del Moral.