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Madrid, 18 September: Pedro Sánchez unveils plans for 50% of lecturers on every degree to hold PhDs, alongside more in-person teaching.

Madrid, 18 September: a survey of 5,299 people at six Spanish beaches finds 91.6% know the yellow bin is for drinks cans. See which city led.

Mallorca faces thunderstorms, hail and strong winds on Friday, 18 September. More showers may reach the Balearics on Saturday before settled weather.

Madrid, 18 September: Spain’s Housing Ministry and Facua back verified housing guidance, Housing Law campaigns and the free 047 information line.

On 18 September, Ibiza's PSOE rejects airport growth that brings more passengers, backs a safer airport and warns of pressure on housing and water.

In Palma on 18 September, the Balearic government urges a Frontex deployment as its spokesman says the migrant boat route keeps growing.

Palma, 18 September: Mallorca and the Balearics seek EU action as shipping adds 15–30% to goods costs, squeezing business support for island firms.

Mallorca, 18 September 2026: after 4,007 pupils joined FLIP-UP workshops, 213 asked for emotional help. The programme returns this school year.

On 18 September, Calvià, Mallorca, secures €23.92m for wastewater treatment plants, covering funding for maintenance and operations from 2027 to 2029.

The central reservation on the Ma-13 near Marratxí is restricted eastbound at kilometre 10.5 following an accident.

Palma, Mallorca, 18 September 2026: Balearic farmers face €1.73m more in agricultural diesel costs as Asaja joins national protests over a year.

Palma, 18 September: Rosario Sánchez attacks the Balearic Government after 5,627 migrant arrivals and calls for action with Spain's central government.

In Palma on 12 September, a teen cyclist tests 0.66 mg/l after hitting an e-scooter rider, who is taken to a medical centre with a possible fracture.

Formentera hosts a European Day of Languages concert in Sant Francesc on Tuesday, 22 September, with the Balearic Symphony string quartet and Laura de la Fuente.

On 18 September 2026, Palma City Council says nearly 400 people were identified as victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation, 58% in private homes.

Palma, 18 September: Mallorca leaders press for less red tape while protecting strict internal checks on public resources at a local government seminar.

On 18 September, Sa Pobla, Mallorca’s PP again urges Mayor Biel Ferragut to restore full, stable day centre hours after families raise concerns.

On 18 September, Sa Ràpita, Mallorca, adds 10 EV charging bays by the yacht club, lifting Campos to 22 fully working Melib points.

In Palma on 18 September 2026, PSIB calls for tourism and island costs to count in Balearic funding, beyond a planned €412 million allocation.

On 18 September, Aemet says Mallorca had more than 40 l/m2 from 9 to 15 September, before intense rain hit the island on the 16th, with Palma reaching 36 l/m2.

On 18 September 2026 in Palma, MÉS unveils plans for higher Mallorca water bills for heavy users, tighter building checks and pool limits.

Palma, Mallorca, puts the number facing trafficking and sexual exploitation at 400 on 18 September 2026, with 79% identified through indications.

Memòria de Mallorca opens a Palma campaign on 18 September 2026, 90 years after Pilar Sánchez Llabrés was murdered, seeking city recognition.

MÉS per Mallorca elects Magdalena Pons and Benet Llompart to its executive commission in Lloseta on 18 September 2026, replacing two members.

On 18 September, tests show faecal bacteria above 2,420 at Es Pouet, Ibiza; two more Portmany Bay samples add to pollution concerns in Sant Antoni.