Singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada awarded the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026
The Balearic Government has agreed to award the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026 to Mallorcan singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada, in recognition of an outstanding artistic career and his contribution to the archipelago’s musical culture. Anglada will receive the honour on 28 February at La Llotja in Palma. The regional [...]
Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026: a diverse sonic experience from 7 to 9 May in Palma
The Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026 will take place in Palma on 7, 8 and 9 May. Established as one of the most distinctive music events on Mallorca’s cultural calendar, Cranc marks its fourth Mallorca date in a particularly significant year for the project, which celebrates [...]
The Govern promotes a pioneering plan to protect sharks and rays in the Balearic Islands
The sharks and rays of the Balearic Islands will, for the first time, be backed by a dedicated protection strategy. The Government of the Balearic Islands, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural Environment, has approved the Action [...]
‘Retrobar Miró. La guspira màgica’: a journey into the artist’s most intimate universe
From today, 12 February, the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró Mallorca opens to the public the exhibition Retrobar Miró. La guspira màgica (Re-encountering Miró. The Magic Spark), a proposal that can be visited until 17 January 2027 and invites visitors [...]
The Govern warns of human impact during the breeding season of the birds of prey of the Balearic Islands
The Government has issued an alert as the breeding season of the birds of prey of the Balearic Islands gets under way, one of the most delicate periods for these protected species. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural [...]
112 Illes Balears marks 30 years with 24.5 million calls handled
The 112 Illes Balears Emergency Coordination Centre today marks its 30th anniversary, firmly established as one of the essential pillars of the Balearic Islands’ security and emergency system. Since it was launched in February 1996, the service has handled more [...]
Joan Bennàssar: ‘I believe in matriarchy. Women in my work represent beauty and admiration.’
Bennàssar is one of the most unique Mallorcan artists of his generation. He has developed an easily recognisable pictorial and sculptural language. He welcomes us to his estate, a manifestation of Mallorca: a space dotted with sculptures and works that continue [...]
School bullying in the Balearic Islands declines for the first time since the pandemic
School bullying in the Balearic Islands and conflict in educational centres have begun a downward trend for the first time since the pandemic. This is reflected in the Report of the Balearic Islands School Liaison Police Programme (Policia Tutor) for [...]
The Fira del Ram 2026 returns to Son Fusteret on 27 February
The Fira del Ram 2026 will once again turn Palma into the epicentre of Mallorca’s family and youth leisure. Regarded as one of the Balearic Islands’ most emblematic fairs, this annual event transforms the Son Fusteret venue for weeks into [...]
January rainfall boosts the Balearic Islands’ water reserves to 51%
The Balearic Islands’ water reserves have seen an improvement in January thanks to the heavy rainfall recorded across the archipelago. According to the latest official data, the overall level of water resources stands at 51%, two points higher than in [...]
The Palma Botanical Garden will have one of its sites in the Parc de Ses Vies
The future Palma Botanical Garden will have one of its main locations in the Parc de Ses Vies, following the formalisation by the Palma City Council and the Consell de Mallorca of the free transfer of use of a 13,000-square-metre [...]
Sa Rua 2026 in Palma: colour, music and costumes on 15 February in the great Carnival parade
Sa Rua 2026 in Palma will once again turn the city centre into a huge festive stage bursting with colour, music and creativity. The traditional Carnival parade will take place on Sunday 15 February, starting from 17:00, following the main [...]
Bodybuilding in Mallorca: Silvia’s metamorphosis
At 61, Pilates instructor Silvia Guidi has turned her life upside down to fulfil her dream of competing in bodybuilding In October, during the Balear Cup bodybuilding competition, the Auditori d’Alcúdia erupted in applause as the winner was announced. But [...]
Eva Lootz presents ‘Lo tengo en la punta de la lengua’ at Casal Solleric, an exhibition on language and matter
Eva Lootz, one of the most influential figures in contemporary art in Spain, is opening the exhibition project Lo tengo en la punta de la lengua (It’s on the Tip of My Tongue) at Casal Solleric. The show, which brings [...]
Mallorca Global Mag launches its Winter 2025-2026 edition addressing the island’s key issues
Mallorca Global Mag publishes its Winter edition 2025-2026, now available for download and at the usual distribution points, and in newsstands from Wednesday 31 December. Once again, the magazine presents an editorial proposal that takes the pulse of the island [...]
Sa Rueta 2026 takes place in Palma on 8 February with more than 33 children’s activities
Sa Rueta 2026 in Palma will take place on Sunday 8 February, from 11:00 to 14:00, with a wide-ranging family programme that will turn the city centre into a large cultural and leisure space. Organised by the Ajuntament de Palma, [...]
The Balearic Islands reach a historic record for Social Security enrolment in January
Balearic Islands continue to rack up employment records. Average Social Security enrolment across the islands reached 491,750 people in January, the highest figure ever recorded for this month, according to the latest official data. This represents an increase of 10,882 [...]
Deaths from cancer in the Balearic Islands fall as early detection improves
Deaths from cancer in the Balearic Islands recorded a 1.5% decrease in 2024, according to the latest data from the Institut d'Estadística de les Illes Balears (IBESTAT). In total, 2,447 people died from some form of tumour (1,383 men and [...]
Palma bans new tourist rental places and moves to reduce the current supply
Palma has taken a new step towards its goal of prohibiting new tourist-rental places across all types of housing throughout the entire municipal area, following the initial approval of the targeted amendment to the 2023 General Plan relating to tourist [...]
91.6% of families in the Balearic Islands perceive excessive screen use among children under six
Screen use in early childhood has become a growing concern in the Balearic Islands. 91.6% of families believe there is widespread and excessive use of digital devices among children under six, according to the Analysis of Screen Use in Children [...]
Paysage Miró closes with more than 340,000 visitors and a media return of €320 M
The exhibition Paysage Miró, the largest exhibition project ever devoted to Joan Miró, has closed its doors with a total of more than 340,000 visitors across all its venues. This figure confirms the success of an unprecedented initiative and positions [...]
A Mallorcan mountaineering feat: The five of Santa Cruz Chico
The Balearic Islands Mountaineering Advanced Training Group opens the Directíssima Mallorquina, a new climbing route reaching 5,800 metres in the Cordillera Blanca No one had passed through there before, precisely the challenge they were looking for. Before them rose a [...]
The Top 200 highest-revenue companies in the Balearic Islands 2025
The economic fabric of the Balearic Islands continues to be dominated by activities directly linked to tourism. Among the one hundred companies with the highest turnover, travel agencies stand out, with 18 firms; followed by hotel groups, with 17, and [...]
Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma: date, venue and first preview of the celebration
Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma already has a confirmed date and once again positions itself as one of the major cultural events of the winter in Mallorca. The celebration will take place on Sunday, 22 February 2026, starting at [...]
Son Servera celebrates the Almond Blossom Fair 2026, a key event of the Mallorcan winter
Son Servera will once again become the hub of Mallorca’s rural winter with the celebration of the Almond Blossom Fair (Fira de la Flor d’Ametler) 2026, a fair that pays tribute to one of the island’s most emblematic landscapes: the [...]
Tourist spending in the Balearics reaches €23.106 billion after rising by 4.7% up to November
The tourism sector is once again the main engine of the Balearic economy. Tourist spending continues to grow at a solid pace and has reached €23.106bn up to November, representing a 4.7% year-on-year increase, according to the January edition of [...]
