News From Mallorca

On 24 September, officials report 183 migrants in 10 boats across the Balearics; three were intercepted overnight near Ibiza and south of Formentera.

The hotel uses renewable electricity, has reduced single-use plastics and provides filtered water stations in rooms.

Twenty-eight migrants are intercepted in Sa Ràpita, Mallorca, on Wednesday 23 September, as the Balearics total reaches 128 arrivals for the day.

On 23 September 2026, Mallorca’s PSIB accuses council president Llorenç Galmés of using migrant minors to attack Spain’s government in Ses Salines.

Mallorca tells the EU on 23 September in Palma that island tourism policy must reflect limited resources and the lives of people who live there.

Palma, 23 September: Son Pardo marks 20 years of Mallorca’s Grand Prix on Saturday with trotting races, fashion, local food, DJs and children’s activities.

On 23 September 2026, Palma councillors debate a bid on Thursday to curb airport capacity after Aena earmarked €621.6m for growth-ready works through 2031.

On 23 September, Palma demands five years’ Balearic residency for 831 Son Busquets homes and seeks firm rent, building terms and deadlines.

About 50 people rally in Palma on 23 September after 87-year-old Maricarmen is evicted in Madrid, demanding Spain unfreeze housing rules now.

Madrid’s Court of Audit calls on 23 September 2026 for a Mallorca PSOE-linked foundation to close after finding no activity at the start of 2024.

Guardia Civil officers arrest a 49-year-old Italian tourist in Es Castell, Menorca, on 23 September 2026 over an alleged fake €100 payment.

Guardia Civil arrest an 18-year-old in Mallorca on 23 September over alleged hotel and holiday-let thefts, including car keys and vehicles.

On 23 September in Palma, Mallorca, Parliament summons Ibiza airport director Marta Torres to explain clashes between public details and Aena papers.

On 23 September 2026, a Palma court keeps the case over Balti Picornell’s ‘Nazi’ post moving, giving both sides 10 days to seek a trial or dismissal.

On 23 September, the Balearic Parliament calls for Eivissa and Formentera emergency technicians to get backdated hardship pay immediately.

Palma’s La Veneciana haberdashery changes hands in October. On 23 September 2026, the Balearic Government named the incoming owners.

Palma, 23 September 2026: The Balearic Islands win a national AI prize for NorAI, a plan to simplify public services and protect data.

Palma, 23 September: Mallorca’s Elisabeth Reynés, 22, takes second at Miss World as Consell president Llorenç Galmés praises her achievement.

Up to three care posts are vacant at Fontsana care home in Son Armadams, Palma, USAE says on 23 September 2026 after workers raised concerns.

Balearics food bank appeal raises €49,600 on 23 September 2026, joining a €2.1m national fund set to help about 5,000 families access food nationwide.

Palma, 23 September 2026: CSIF will boycott Thursday’s Merced prison events, citing attacks, staff shortages and a lack of protection.

On 23 September, 100 professionals in Palma learn how to spot sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and support women facing these abuses.

On 23 September, MÉS says Mallorca's council sold or reserved 1,896 tourist places while 691 accommodation inspection cases await decisions.

Police arrest a suspect after an injured man is found bound on a road in s'Aranjassa, Palma, on 23 September. Detectives seek others as the inquiry continues.

On 23 September, Palma's PSOE takes school cooling, rent limits and EMT timetable complaints to the City Council's September plenary meeting.