Mamut. El gigante de la Edad de Hielo
SPECIAL CONTENT • It is an exhibition that delves into the life and extinction of these imposing animals • It includes a spectacular fossilised skeleton and a hyper-realistic sculpture, among other pieces Imagen del fósil de mamut de 6 metros de largo y 3,5 metros de alto que se [...]
Oriol Bonnín, cardiovascular surgeon: “In the future there may be an artificial system to replace the heart”
Virginia Servera. Photos: Piter Castillo. Oriol Bonnín (1946) arrived in Mallorca in 1992. "It was the year of the Barcelona Olympic Games", he recalls, looking at a photograph of the Barri Gòtic in Barcelona (the place where he was born) which presides over his office. [...]
The digital Island: Discovering Mallorca through virtual reality
In an increasingly digitally connected world, the way we experience travel is constantly evolving. Mallorca, with its rich history, stunning beaches, and wonderful, unique culture, has always been a coveted destination for tourists from around the world. However, with the [...]
Modo de cuinar a la mallorquina compiles 168 recipes of Mallorcan gastronomy from the XVIII century
Up to 168 recipes from the 18th century, most of them gathered by the Augustinian friar Jaume Martí Oliver (1712- 1788), are compiled in Modo de cuinar a la mallorquina (How to cook Mallorcan style), a book published by the [...]
Missed call
Elena Ordinas. As a mother, there is nothing that makes me more excited than receiving a call from my children. Listening to them, feeling that they have something to share with me... Calling is a gesture that creates bonds, but [...]
Technologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): “There may be some hidden asteroid that is really dangerous”
Virginia S. His nine-hour working day starts at 6:30 am on the other side of the Atlantic, in California, and includes a variety of meetings, writing scientific papers, and programming/designing instruments. Joan Francesc Muñoz Martín joined NASA's respected Jet Propulsion [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 will be held from April 30 to May 3
The next edition of the Palma International Boat Show already has dates. The prestigious boat show that opens the season in the Mediterranean is scheduled to take place from the 30th of April to the 3rd of May 2025 in [...]
La Revetla de Sant Joan 2024 will light up Palma with pyrotechnics, dancing and music
On Sunday, June 23rd, Parc de la Mar on Passeig Marítim will once again host the traditional celebration of the Revetla de Sant Joan 2024 in Palma. The festivities will begin with a Nit de Foc, featuring dazzling fireworks and [...]
Pau: “Human beings are capable of adapting to the worst situations”
In his latest graphic novel, Pau immortalises the "incredible" story of his grandfather, who spent a decade "without being master of his destiny" under the flags of five countries during the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War. [...]
Nit de Vins 2024 brings together ten wineries from the island in Son Servera
The courtyard of the Església Nova de Son Servera will be dressed up on Saturday, June 22 to host the VIII edition of Nit de Vins 2024. This event, which will be held between 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM, promises [...]
The Balearic economy grows by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024
The Balearic economy has started with strength after registering an intense growth of 3.2 percent during the first quarter of this year 2024, according to the Economic Analysis of the Balearic Islands presented by the Vice President of the Government, [...]
New schedules for Palma’s EMT buses for the summer season
EMT Palma has announced the implementation of new schedules that will take effect on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. These changes include reinforcements on key lines such as A1, A2, L4, and L25, aiming to improve frequencies and provide additional services [...]
The Town Council launches the ‘Tasting Andratx’ campaign to promote local gastronomy
The Andritxol Town Hall has presented 'Tasting Andratx. A gastronomy to enjoy', an innovative information campaign aimed at the promotion and enhancement of the local gastronomic segment. The goal is to make the wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars [...]
Mental Health is not what it used to be
The Extraction of the Stone of Madness is a painting by El Bosco, a mockery of a medieval tradition that consisted of removing the stone in the brain that caused alienation. The road travelled by Mental Health from the esoteric [...]
María Cruz Acero, the sentinel of the Balearic sky
María Cruz Acero poses under the famous ‘Ball’ of Puig Major, which surrounds Mallorca's aerial surveillance radar. Photos: Piter Castillo. In her 24 years in the Air and Space Force, Commander María Cruz Acero Ruiz has participated in [...]
Agenda of art exhibitions in Palma this summer
Summer arrives loaded with new exhibition proposals in the city's main art galleries and museums. Mallorca Global Mag brings you a complete agenda with some of the most important events until September. Tube Gallery In Mystic Cool, Mattia Guarnera Mac-Carthy [...]
Casa Blai Bonet opens its doors in Santanyí, Mallorca’s new temple of poetry
The Consell de Mallorca is inaugurating the Casa Blai Bonet in Santanyí this Friday 14th June, which aims to become Mallorca's temple of poetry. The opening ceremony, which takes place at 8:30 p.m., will feature the participation of actor Toni [...]
The incidence of skin cancer due to sun exposure increases in the Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands have recorded an increase in the incidence of melanoma, or skin cancer, in recent years. The annual age-specific rate per 100,000 people has increased in both women and men. In the archipelago, a total of 123 cases [...]
Wimbledon of the Mediterranean
Pilar Carbonell, General Manager Emotion Sports Spain, reveals the behind-the-scenes of the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships in Calvià, the only grass tournament held in Southern Europe. The crowd filled the stands of the Mallorca Championships 2023. Photo: Emotion Spain. [...]
Summer nights of music and theatre in the light of ‘La Lluna en Vers’ 2024
La Lluna en Vers 2024 is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the summer on the island. This Summer Festival, organized by the Fundació Mallorca Literària with the collaboration of the Consell de Mallorca, combines literature, poetry, music, [...]
Fairs and festivals: A journey to the heart of Mallorca
Fairs and festivals are true showcases of the cultural essence of the towns of Mallorca. We recommend some of the most famous and emblematic ones on the island for this year 2024: Fira de l'Albercoc (Apricot Fair). Porreres Date: [...]
“I have gone through some very tough times, but I have kept going and getting stronger”
Perseverance and hard work are two of the mantras of Chenoa, a Mallorcan by adoption and an all-rounder: judge on Tu cara me suena, contestant on El desafío, and 23 years later, the flamboyant host of Operación Triunfo. - Mallorca [...]
Palma, contemporary territory
SPECIAL CONTENT These months, Palma becomes a cultural epicenter thanks to the excellent program offered by the Palma Town Hall. The city is hosting a series of exhibitions that stand out for their diversity and artistic quality, enriching the city's [...]
Nits a Bellver 2024 kicks off with a concert by Lori Meyers
The Castell de Bellver becomes the epicentre of Palma's cultural and artistic offerings on summer nights. The Nits a Bellver 2024, starting on 12th June and ending on 30th August, feature thirty activities "ranging from music and jazz to dance, [...]
