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News From MallorcaSix Mallorca towns get mobile help for self-employed
On 23 September, a mobile self-employed help desk starts in Marratxí, then visits six Mallorca towns with advice on funding and applications.
Menorca airport row: PSOE targets Aena talks
On Menorca on 23 September, PSOE says council chief Adolfo Vilafranca failed to seek Aena meetings over airport plans and a control tower.
News From MallorcaPalma Bus 32 reaches s'Arenal at end of October
Palma's Bus 32 will reach s'Arenal de Llucmajor and Son Oms at the end of October after the CTM approved the extension in Palma on 23 September.
News From MallorcaMallorca women’s centre handles 780 new violence cases
On 23 September, Mallorca opens a new women’s centre in Palma after handling 847 enquiries, including 780 new violence cases, by September.
News From MallorcaMallorca driving tests: Parliament backs Manacor centre
On 23 September, Mallorca’s Parliament backs regular theory driving tests in Manacor and asks Madrid to prepare a route towards road tests there.
532 Ibiza social homes spark local residency row
On 23 September in Eivissa, PSOE says 532 social homes at Ca n'Escandell should favour local residents, challenging mayor Rafa Triguero.
News From MallorcaMallorca tourism row deepens after Prohens talks
On 23 September 2026 in Palma, Marga Prohens takes 1,000 tourism proposals as parties clash over limits, rents and water in Mallorca as the row deepens.
News From MallorcaOntime registers €100m long-term bond programme
Ontime registers a €100m long-term bond programme on 23 September 2026 at Spain’s MARF market, with Banca March as placement and payment agent.
News From MallorcaMenorca investment scam takes €4,000 from Maó victim
A Maó, Menorca victim lost more than €4,000 in an online betting investment scam. Police reported three arrests on 23 September 2026.
News From MallorcaMallorca parliament reopens Ceuta row next Tuesday
On 23 September 2026 in Palma, Mallorca, Vox brings Ceuta sovereignty back to parliament, as rivals say housing and mobility need the time instead.
News From MallorcaMadrid eviction: 87-year-old faces fourth attempt
On 23 September, a judicial commission enters Maricarmen’s Madrid home in a fourth eviction attempt as Mónica García calls for a rent decree next Tuesday.
News From MallorcaBalearics court backlog hits 128,271 despite 13 new judges
Palma, 23 September 2026: Balearics courts report 128,271 pending cases as 13 of 39 needed judge posts are created, while filings rise to 90,632.
Formentera sports stars put inclusion centre stage
On 23 September, sports champions Joan Llaneras, Elena Gómez and Mateu Cañellas shared their stories of inclusion at Mirall esportiu in Formentera.
News From MallorcaPlaya de Palma beach thefts: minor arrested after five
On 23 September, Spanish National Police arrest a minor over five alleged beach thefts in Playa de Palma, Mallorca, involving six mobile phones.
News From MallorcaPalma puts €67,000 into Sant Sebastià fireworks
Palma opens Sant Sebastià 2027 tenders on 23 September 2026, including more than €67,000 for fireworks at Correfocs and other events.
Menorca airport plans put Aena under pressure
On Menorca, the PP wants Aena’s president to explain airport works on 23 September 2026, warning new stands and gates could lift summer capacity.
Sant Josep planning rules lapse, PSOE warns of 40-year setback
Sant Josep de sa Talaia’s planning rules lapse on 23 September 2026, with the PSOE warning that housing and tourist-let controls have gone.
News From MallorcaManacor bars face €9,000 bill over unregistered staff
Manacor, Mallorca: inspections on 17 September find three staff without Social Security registration, bringing €9,000 in penalties for venues.
News From MallorcaBalearic ferry links face a growing rule divide
Madrid, 23 September 2026: Trasmed warns that fragmented rules hinder Balearic ferry links and calls for the International Maritime Organization to lead.
News From MallorcaSpain summer heat holds as 40ºC nears in south
Spain stays unusually hot on 23 September 2026, with 38ºC possible in Seville and Badajoz. A cooler change may arrive from Monday after a dry week.
News From MallorcaPalma seeks €61,000 to keep school playgrounds open
On 23 September 2026, Palma seeks more than €61,000 for school playgrounds opening Monday to Saturday in slots set by each school's demand.
News From Mallorca25kg cannabis seizure at Palma Airport arrests passenger
Police arrest a passenger at Palma Airport on 18 September after finding 25kg of cannabis in two suitcases. Detectives now trace its origin and destination.
News From Mallorca26 migrants rescued from a boat off Formentera
Salvamento Marítimo and the Guardia Civil rescue 26 migrants off Formentera on Wednesday, 23 September, bringing the number intercepted to 78.
News From MallorcaMallorca stopovers: 343 Imserso travellers get aid
On 23 September, Mallorca stopovers bring up to 200 euros to 343 Imserso travellers from Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera once their journey ends.
News From MallorcaMallorca adds 21 late trains for Binissalem festival
Mallorca’s SFM adds 21 special trains for Binissalem’s Festes des Vermar on Friday 25 September, with late services from Palma and Inca.