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DomusVi Palma employees protested staff shortages and workload in Palma on 21 August, and their works committee plans another rally on 28 August.

Esporles, Mallorca, launched a €97,948 tender on 21 August 2026 for a Ses Rotgetes well to reinforce water supplies after an existing well failed.

Pool flats in Palma, Mallorca cost up to 80% more than homes without one, idealista data show, with findings reported on 21 August in the city.

Palma, Mallorca, 21 August 2026: the Balearic Employment Service has issued 1,077 training vouchers worth €306,700 in the 2025-2027 scheme, the government says.

National Police detained three men in Palma, Mallorca, on 21 August 2026 after a couple said they were threatened over a reported car theft.

National Police arrested a Palma, Mallorca, restaurant owner on 21 August after allegations staff worked up to 12-hour days for nearly €1,000 a month.

On Ibiza and Formentera, only 18 cases of illegal Posidonia anchoring were recorded in 2025. The foundation called for stronger enforcement on 21 August 2026.

Business formations in the Balearic Islands reached 3,000 by July, data released in Palma on 21 August 2026 show, with start-up capital at €71m.

PALMA, Balearic Islands, 21 August 2026 — The Socialist Party of the Balearic Islands (PSIB) has said hospital waiting lists across the Balearic Islands now

Palma, 21 August 2026: The Balearic Government says new contracts have cleared the psychological support waiting list for young people and families.

Abaqua has authorised a €6.3m upgrade of the Sant Lluís, Menorca wastewater plant on 21 August 2026, with work due from 2027 to 2029 while treatment runs.

A storm brought a 121 km/h gust to Menorca Airport on 21 August 2026, with heavy rain, a sharp temperature fall and strong winds on Mallorca.

On 21 August 2026, Mallorca’s sa Milana fire-service helicopter marked its first year by completing 183 rescue and emergency call-outs across the island.

Palma, Mallorca, 21 August 2026: the Ministry of Education and Universities has tendered €96,907 in school dining hall works at CEIP La Soledat.

Palma, Mallorca, 21 August 2026: Melib has reached 1,425 charging points, while average network availability has climbed to 84% from 60% in 2023.

Rain and wind caused 109 emergency incidents across the Balearic Islands by 10am on Friday, 21 August, with Mallorca and Menorca most affected.

Balearic Islands airports will handle 1,580 flights on 21 August, led by Palma Airport with 981, while the weekend total reaches 4,975 across the islands.

Palma, Mallorca will host a planned a la fresca chair chain on Saturday 29 August, linking Plaza de España with the Consolat de Mar from 19:00.

On 21 August 2026, Son Llàtzer and Joan March hospitals in Palma, Mallorca, announced plans to add 34 care technicians, 24 nurses and five orderlies.

Balearic wildfire prevention work covering 134 hectares ended on 21 August in Palma, Mallorca, after restoration on Eivissa, Mallorca and Menorca.

GOB filed a complaint in Sencelles, Mallorca, on 21 August 2026 over PFAS in Son Saletes water, seeking an inquiry into its source, controls and liability.

Mallorca, Balearic Islands, faces a yellow rain warning on Friday, 21 August 2026, with up to 20 litres per square metre forecast in one hour.

Rain and wind caused 75 emergency incidents across Mallorca and the Balearic Islands by 6am on Friday, 21 August, with fallen trees most common.

Rain and wind caused 75 emergency incidents across the Balearic Islands by 06.00 on Friday, 21 August, including 31 on Mallorca; 13 remained open.

Aemet forecasts showers and severe thunderstorms across the Balearic Islands on Friday, 21 August, with strong to very strong gusts and falling temperatures.