The Govern describes the inequality in the cancellation of the debt between communities as a ‘disregard’
The Government of the Balearic Islands yesterday described as "disregard" the decision of the central government to write off regional debt with an unequal distribution among autonomous communities and without prior negotiation with regional governments – except for Catalonia. In protest, representatives of the Balearic government, along with other regions [...]
The Museo de Mallorca adds to its collection a coin minted on the island in the 11th century
The Museo de Mallorca has added a unique piece to its numismatic collection: a silver dirham minted on the island in the year 1044 AD, during the rule of Ali Iqbal al-Dawla. It is the oldest coin in the collection and represents a significant testimony [...]
The evolution of the Serra de Tramuntana since the 19th century, in comparative images
The Consell de Mallorca has published 'La Serra de Tramuntana, antes y después' (The Serra de Tramuntana, before and after), a rephotography or comparative photography project that showcases the evolution of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The initiative includes 35 [...]
The first satellite of the Balearic Islands has been given a name: ‘Posidònia’
Posidònia (Sea Grass) will officially be the name of the first satellite of the Balearic Islands, chosen through a public vote in which children from the archipelago participated. The name honours the Mediterranean marine plant, a symbol of the conservation [...]
IBstartups will connect entrepreneurs and investors to strengthen the Balearic Islands’ technology ecosystem
The Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy, through the Directorate General for Commerce, Self-Employment and Business, has presented the IBstartups 2025 action plan, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the start-up ecosystem in the Balearic Islands. With this plan, the [...]
The Magic Line 2025 walk returns to Palma on 6 April with inclusive routes and a big solidarity party
On April 6, Palma will host the Magic Line 2025, the solidarity walk organized by Sant Joan de Déu, now in its ninth edition. The event will also take place in cities like Gran Canaria, Barcelona, Lleida, Madrid, and Valencia. [...]
Palma City Council acquires the GESA building for 25.3 million euros
The Palma City Council has finalised the purchase of the emblematic GESA building and the two adjoining plots for a total of €25,365,575, thus consolidating the full municipalisation of the city’s seafront. This strategic operation puts an end to over [...]
The train celebrates its 150th anniversary in Mallorca as a “driving force for progress and cohesion”
Mallorca is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the train to the island this year, commemorating the historic first journey between Palma and Inca on 24 February 1875. To mark this milestone, the Government of the Balearic Islands [...]
The Govern of the Balearic Islands reaffirms its support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war with Russia
The Government of the Balearic Islands has reiterated its institutional support for the Ukrainian community residing and seeking refuge on the islands on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. The Minister of [...]
The gender pay gap in the Balearic Islands falls to 7.4%, the third lowest in Spain
The gender pay gap in the Balearic Islands has almost halved in a year, standing at 7.4% according to official 2022 data, making it the third lowest in Spain after the Canary Islands (4.3%) and Ceuta and Melilla (5.8%). However, [...]
The Consell de Mallorca will buy the Almallutx estate for 1.3 million euros to protect its historical heritage
The Consell de Mallorca has decided to exercise its pre-emptive right to acquire the Almallutx estate, located in the municipality of Escorca, for an initial price of €1.3 million. Situated at the foot of Puig Major and next to the [...]
Sa Rua 2025 in Palma: colour, music and fun will flood the city on the 2nd of March
The Carnival is just around the corner, and Palma is getting ready to experience one of its most anticipated events of the year: Sa Rua 2025. On Sunday, 2nd March, from 17:00, the city will be filled with music, colour, [...]
The Govern’s shock plan boosts nearly 5,000 homes for residents in the Balearic Islands
The Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the balance of the Housing Emergency Plan, launched during this legislature with the aim of increasing the supply of affordable housing for residents. To date, 4,889 homes are in the planning stage [...]
The Fira del Ram 2025 will be held in Son Fusteret from 28 February to 27 April
The Fira del Ram 2025 is one of the most anticipated events in Palma, a funfair that attracts thousands of visitors each year. This edition will open its doors from 28 February to 27 April at the Son Fusteret fairground, [...]
Sa Rueta 2025 in Palma programmes 33 carnival activities on 23 February
Sa Rueta 2025 in Palma is set to fill the city centre with colour, music, and fun in one of the most eagerly awaited children's celebrations of the year. On the morning of Sunday, 23rd February, from 11:00 to 14:00, [...]
IBANAT modernises its fleet to improve efficiency in preventing and extinguishing forest fires
The Institut Balear de la Natura (IBANAT) has taken a step forward in the prevention and extinction of forest fires in the Balearic Islands with the acquisition of 21 open-bed pickup trucks and three electric vans. This fleet renewal, funded [...]
Palma Culture & Innovation Bay will transform the seafront and the Nou Llevant area
Palma Culture & Innovation Bay is an ambitious project aimed at transforming the waterfront and the Nou Llevant district into an innovation, culture, and sustainability hub. With this initiative, Palma seeks to position itself as a benchmark in the technological [...]
The Dia de les Illes Balears 2025 will offer 298 activities spread over the four islands
The Balearic Government has announced the programme of activities for the celebration of Dia de les Illes Balears 2025, which will take place from 28 February to 2 March under the slogan #PRIDE. The Minister of Presidency and Public Administration, [...]
Rudy Fernández and María Luisa Cava de Llano, Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2025
The Consell de Govern has announced the awarding of the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2025 to two outstanding personalities: basketball player Rudy Fernández and lawyer and politician María Luisa Cava de Llano. This recognition, the highest distinction granted [...]
The PP will promote tax relief for small property owners who are victims of illegal squatting in the Balearic Islands
Mayors from the Partido Popular in the Balearic Islands have concluded the intermunicipal meetings in Eivissa by signing the Dalt Vila Declaration, committing to applying tax reductions on municipal taxes for small private property owners affected by illegal squatting in [...]
Palma sets out to conquer US tourism with a powerful commercial action in New York
Palma sets its course for New York with the goal of establishing itself as a leading destination for US tourism. Led by Mayor Jaime Martínez Llabrés, a delegation of fourteen companies based in Palma, including two associations representing more than [...]
The Govern sets maximum quotas for recreational fishing in the Balearic Islands
The Conselleria d’Agricultura, Pesca i Medi Natural, through the Direcció General de Pesca, has set for the first time maximum catch quotas per licence and per day for several species in recreational fishing in the Balearic Islands. These restrictions apply [...]
Teatre de Barra 2025 brings theatre back to Palma’s bars
Teatre de Barra 2025 returns with its 26th edition under the title 'Barra Lliure', offering the public five short-format plays in different entertainment and dining venues in the Blanquerna area of Palma. From 13 February to 20 March, spectators will [...]
Mallorca Carnival 2025: dates and events to enjoy the big party all over the island
Mallorca Carnival 2025 is about to fill the streets of the island with its characteristic festive atmosphere, music, and costumes. Known as "Els Darrers Dies" (The Last Days), as it marks the last major festivity before Lent, it is one [...]
The Balearic Islands, the third region with the highest real GDP growth in the EU in 2023
In 2023, the Balearic Islands was the third region in the European Union with the highest real GDP growth, increasing by 5.7% compared to the previous year, according to Eurostat data. Only Malta (+6.7%) and Severen Tsentralen in Bulgaria (+5.8%) [...]
Salut reduces the waiting list for surgery by 22 days
The Balearic Health Service has successfully reduced the average waiting time for a surgical procedure by 22 days over the past year in the Balearic Islands. Thanks to the Waiting List Management Plan, the delay has decreased from 125 days [...]
