Citroën's new Berlingo Van First carries up to 1 tonne

Today's essentials (5 key points)

• A large demonstration in Ibiza on Sunday rejected the planned macro-expansion of the island's airport, according to the Periodico de Ibiza y Formentera.
• The insular director of the State Administration in the Pitiusas, Raquel Guasch, has questioned whether requiring ten years of local residence to qualify for social housing in Ibiza is fair.
• Meteoalarm has issued a yellow coastal warning for the north and northeast coast of Mallorca, urging residents in exposed areas to stay alert.
• Police have arrested a Briton in Magaluf on suspicion of attempted murder over a stabbing on Saturday morning, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
• Open-Meteo forecasts a mild, cloudy Monday across the islands, with highs around 27 to 29 degrees and no rain anywhere in the archipelago.

Today's essentials

Citroën's new Berlingo Van First carries up to 1 tonne. Citroën has unveiled the Berlingo Van First, an entry-level work van with a load volume of 3.3 to 4.4 cubic metres and a payload of up to one tonne, at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, according to Ultima Hora.

Weather today

A warm, overcast Monday across the islands. Expect a mild, cloudy day today, Monday 21 September 2026, with highs around 27 to 29 degrees and no rain anywhere in the archipelago, according to Open-Meteo.

In Palma, Open-Meteo forecasts a low of 20 degrees and a high of 28, under a fully overcast sky, with no rain and a light breeze reaching 11 kilometres per hour. It is comfortable T-shirt weather, though the grey cover means you will not get much direct sun, so there is little urgency to grab an early beach slot.

Across the rest of Mallorca, around Andratx, the range is slightly warmer at 21 to 29 degrees, again overcast, dry and with barely any wind. On the other islands, Formentera stays the most even, between 24 and 27 degrees with the same cloudy, rain-free conditions. Wherever you are, light layers are enough and an umbrella is not needed today.

Transport & traffic

• Ibiza marches against its airport expansion. A large demonstration on Sunday opposed the macro-expansion of Ibiza's airport, sending a message that local authorities should not ignore, according to the Periodico de Ibiza y Formentera. For residents, the protest reflects a wider debate about how much more air traffic the island can absorb, and it puts pressure on administrations weighing tourism growth against the strain on housing, roads and services. The newspaper stresses that a broad majority of Ibizan society does not want the island's future tied ever more tightly to airport growth, which means any expansion decision is likely to remain contested and could shape flight capacity and seasonal pressure in the years ahead.

What's changing for you

• Ibiza's social-housing residency rule questioned. The insular director of the State Administration in the Pitiusas, Raquel Guasch, has said it is unfair to demand ten years of local residence to qualify for social housing in Ibiza, according to the Periodico de Ibiza y Formentera. If you are an expat resident weighing your options, this is worth watching: the residency threshold that governs who can apply for social housing in Ibiza is now openly under debate, and the exact number of years required could change. For now, check the current eligibility rules before you apply, because the criterion that decides whether you qualify is precisely the point being contested.

Local news to know

• Yellow coastal warning for northern Mallorca. Meteoalarm has issued a yellow coastal warning for the north and northeast coast of Mallorca, advising people in exposed areas to stay alert to moderate risks to people and property.
• Briton arrested in Magaluf over stabbing. Police have arrested a British man in Magaluf on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing on Saturday morning, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
• Storms and flooding reported in Mallorca. La Chaine Meteo reports violent storms with heavy rain and flooding in Mallorca, driven by strong gusts, though today's Open-Meteo forecast points to calmer, dry conditions.
• Menorca's Es Diari headlines a two-week wait. Menorca's Es Diari leads with a story titled 'Dues setmanes d'espera' (two weeks of waiting), but no further detail is available in the feed at this stage.