News From Mallorca

A migrant is taken to hospital after reaching Formentera on 23 September 2026, as three boats carrying 52 people arrive on the Balearic coast.

Mallorca and the Balearics see mostly clear skies on Wednesday 23 September, but low cloud passes through until afternoon. Light winds brush coasts.

On Tuesday 22 September, two boats carrying 32 migrants were stopped off Cabrera and at Formentera, bringing the Balearic total to 72 for the day.

In Palma on 23 September 2026, neighbourhood groups press the Balearic government to reopen Joan Crespí with therapy and rehabilitation services.

In Palma on 22 September, green groups warn tourism growth is worsening water, waste and housing pressure across Mallorca and the Balearics.

Guardia Civil finds 11 migrants at es Copinar beach, Formentera, on Tuesday, 22 September. The latest arrival takes the island's total to 40.

On 22 September, Palma presents seven former mayors’ portraits at Castell de Bellver, adding the works to the city’s art collection.

Mallorca’s Parliament rejects a bid on 22 September to halt €41m for Tirme, as PSIB says the payment could have cut waste charges.

Palma, Mallorca, 22 September 2026: Rosa Estaràs urges the EU to make care and motherhood a priority as women carry most care work.

At Palma’s Ca n’Oleo on 1 October, economist Cati Torres challenges growth-led climate policy and tests the limits of green technology and digitalisation.

Madrid, 22 September 2026: CEOMA’s free Android and iOS app brings older people projects, news, interviews and a community chat in one place.

On 22 September, PSIB tables a motion in Alaró, Mallorca, pressing for a funeral hall site, a 2027 budget line and support from island bodies.

On 22 September, Vianants Mallorca says 9,000 people across the Balearics face months-long driving-test waits and calls for better buses and trains.

Madrid, 22 September 2026: WeRoad says the Balearic Islands rank among Spain's popular short-break choices as May and November take 20% of 2025 bookings.

On 22 September 2026, Tressis adds three former Bankinter specialists at its Palma, Mallorca office, naming María Rosselló head of the Balearics.

On 22 September, Mallorca's Parliament backed scrutiny of an open-ended REB tax regime, but rental-home tax breaks have sparked a political row.

In Palma on 22 September 2026, UIB joins 271 universities from 30 countries urging the EU to recognise cross-border alliances in plans from 2028.

Palma, 22 September: cooling work has begun at only 15 of 400 Balearic public schools as technicians demand a cross-party long-term plan.

In Palma on 22 September 2026, the UIB archives 91 Catalan articles using satellite images to explain Mallorca’s weather and environment.

Llucmajor, 22 September 2026: Llibertat Llucmajor opens an anonymous survey for its 2027 election plan, followed by November meetings across the municipality.

Palma, 22 September 2026: Balearics exports reach €1,549 million by July, up 13.7%, while July exports total €365.5 million in goods for the islands.

Palma shares its approach to responsible AI at Málaga’s Smart City Congress on 22 September 2026, covering training, data protection and oversight.

Calar Alto records a comet-fragment fireball north-west of the Balearics at 238,000 km/h between 10 and 11 September, then spots two more fireballs.

Manacor, Mallorca, will pay Local Police €34 by day and €43 at night to fill shift gaps, as the PP demands answers on 22 September 2026.

Palma’s Sant Pau de Son Dameto church opens on Thursday, 24 September, with room for 300, solar power and 24 parking spaces for local neighbours.