The Balearic Islands reduce their debt to the lowest level since 2012
Illes Balears has closed the year 2024 with a significant reduction in its debt, reaching €8.426 billion, which represents 18.8% of GDP. This percentage is the lowest recorded since the first quarter of 2012 and the best absolute figure since the end of 2015, according to the latest data published [...]
The Fira d’Andratx 2025 programmes three days of activities for all ages
As every year, the first Sunday of April sees the celebration of the Fira d'Andratx 2025, an event that fills the streets of the town with life and tradition. This year, from 4th to 6th April, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in [...]
Three out of four SMEs in Balears have a low level of digitalisation
In 2022, three out of four SMEs in Balears (73%) had a low or very low level of digitalisation, reflecting a significant challenge for the technological modernisation of small and medium-sized enterprises on the islands. This percentage is similar to [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 will be held from April 30 to May 3
Palma International Boat Show 2025 (PIBS 2025) is just around the corner. The prestigious nautical fair that opens the Mediterranean season is scheduled from 30 April to 3 May 2025 at Moll Vell in Palma. For four days, this event, [...]
Balearic Islands launches forest fire prevention campaign with controlled burns
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment, through the Directorate-General for Natural Environment and Forest Management, has launched a new forest fire prevention campaign and invasive species control using the technique of technical fire or controlled burning. This strategy [...]
PIMEM demands that the ecotax be allocated to the water cycle and water sustainability
The Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its stance on the future of the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS), or ecotax, insisting that 100% of its revenue should be allocated exclusively to environmental investments. In particular, [...]
Half a hundred people protest in defence of domestic workers in Palma
Under the slogan "Domestic Workers. Invisible Workers", nearly fifty people took part in a march organised by Càritas Mallorca in Palma to raise awareness of the reality faced by domestic workers. Despite some improvements in their working conditions, many live-in [...]
‘Palma a punt’ removes over four tonnes of waste in the city centre
The cleaning and maintenance reinforcement initiative 'Palma a punt', promoted by the municipal company Emaya, has completed a new phase of operations in the centre of Palma, achieving the removal of 4.01 tonnes of waste. During the work, high-pressure water [...]
Son Espases launches an innovative interactive map system to improve navigation within the hospital
The Son Espases University Hospital has developed an interactive map system with the aim of facilitating the orientation of patients and visitors within its facilities. This new tool, accessible through the hospital’s mobile app and via QR codes located at [...]
Dies de Dansa 2025: a unique journey through contemporary dance in Inca
The Festival Dies de Dansa 2025 (Days of Dance) will take place on March 29 and 30 at the Teatre Principal d'Inca, aiming to further establish itself as one of the most important contemporary dance events in Mallorca. This year, [...]
The combined reserve of the Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs exceeds 60% for the first time since July 2023
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs, two of the main water resources in Palma, have experienced a significant improvement in their reserve levels, reaching for the first time in almost 18 months a filling average of over 60%. Specifically, a [...]
The Fira de Son Ferriol 2025 will bring together more than 170 exhibitors on 30 March
The Fira de Son Ferriol 2025 will celebrate its 31st edition this Sunday, 30 March, and is expected to welcome thousands of visitors, as in previous years. Organised by the Associació d’Indústria i Comerç de Son Ferriol, in collaboration with [...]
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival 2025 arrives in Mallorca with workshops, screenings, and competitions
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival returns for its third edition from 21 March to 11 April 2025, with a programme full of activities for manga and anime lovers in Mallorca. The main day will be Saturday, 29 March, when [...]
The occupational accident rate in Balears drops, losing its top position in construction accidents nationwide
The occupational accident rate in Balears has seen a significant decline in 2024, particularly in the construction sector, where workplace accidents have dropped by 9.37% compared to the previous year. Thanks to this improvement, the region is no longer leading [...]
A protest for housing in Palma called for 5 April under the slogan “End the housing business”
On 5 April at 12 p.m., a protest for housing in Palma will take place at Plaça d’Espanya. The demonstration, organised by the Sindicat de l’Habitatge de Palma, is part of a nationwide mobilisation happening in around twenty cities, including [...]
The 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of Mallorca honours 299 young athletes and highlights the work of coaches
On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Auditòrium de Palma hosted the 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of the Consell de Mallorca, an event that recognised the effort and achievements of 299 young athletes aged between 6 and 16, who have secured [...]
Mallorca will regulate vehicle entry with a sustainable mobility law
The Consell de Mallorca has taken the first step towards creating a sustainable mobility law to regulate the entry of vehicles onto the island. The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and set a cap on rental cars. A 108% [...]
La Lluna en Vers 2025: thirteen nights of music, poetry and theatre under the moon of Mallorca
Since 2010, La Lluna en Vers -The Moon in Verse- has transformed Mallorca’s summer nights into a unique gathering of music, poetry, and theatre. In its 2025 edition, the festival returns with a programme that invites audiences to discover new [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands is growing above the average for Spain and the EU
The Balearic Islands continue to consolidate their economic dynamism with 4% growth in 2024, significantly exceeding the national average (+3.2%) and that of the European Union (+1.0%). This is highlighted in the Economic Outlook Analysis for the first quarter of [...]
SAMU 061 attended nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Emergency Medical Care Service SAMU 061 recorded a 4.7% increase in the number of incidents attended during the year 2024, reaching a total of 199,932 incidents. This increase reflects the growing volume of calls to the Coordination Centre, which handled [...]
‘De la terra a la cuina’: a gastronomic event to discover the flavours of the Serra de Tramuntana
On Saturday, 29 March, the Galatzó public estate (Calvià) will host the gastronomic event 'De la terra a la cuina' -From the land to the kitchen-, organised by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with the association Tramuntana XXI and [...]
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands increases its sales by 4% in 2024
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground in the market. In 2024, its sales increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching more than 5.2 million litres sold, up from 5 million in 2023, with a [...]
The Spanish Government’s multi-million debt to airlines for resident discounts jeopardises the Balearic Islands’ connectivity
The air connectivity between the Balearic Islands and the mainland is in a critical situation due to the Government's debt to airlines operating these routes. As of January 2025, the Executive owes €810 million to airlines for the 75% subsidies [...]
PIMEM warns about the impact of the exodus of workers from the private to the public sector
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its concern over the growing exodus of workers from the private sector to the regional administration. The employers' association warns that this phenomenon, driven by a salary increase [...]
The incidence of cardiovascular conditions increases by 5% in the islands
The SAMU 061 Balearic Islands attended a total of 23,246 cases related to cardiovascular conditions in 2024, representing an increase of 5% compared to the 22,109 cases recorded in 2023. This increase highlights the higher incidence of time-dependent conditions such [...]
The Fira de la Carn i l’Embotit 2025 returns to Sóller with extended celebration hours
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Fira de la Carn i l'Embotit 2025 de Sóller -Meat and Sausage Fair- will take place this Sunday, 16 March at the Mercat Municipal and Plaça del Mercat. The fair, which has attracted [...]
