Manifestación contra el turismo en Palma: decenas de miles de personas reclaman un cambio de modelo
La manifestación contra el turismo en Palma reunió ayer domingo a decenas de miles de personas en el centro de la ciudad para reclamar medidas que frenen la masificación turística y sus consecuencias sobre el acceso a la vivienda, el territorio y la calidad de vida de los residentes. La [...]
The 2026 Copa del Rey Sailing Regatta will bring together more than 100 yachts from 20 countries in Palma
The 2026 Copa del Rey Sailing Regatta (King's Cup) will once again place Palma at the heart of international sailing. The 44th edition of the event will take place from 1 to 8 August, bringing together more than 100 yachts from around 20 countries in [...]
The Teatre Principal of Palma tops 61,000 spectators to record its best-ever season
The Teatre Principal of Palma closed the 2025/26 season with 61,494 spectators, the highest attendance figure in recent years. This represents an increase of 1.9% compared with the previous season, when the theatre welcomed 60,363 people. The Mallorcan theatre has [...]
Malén Sart: “Social media does not show the reality of spearfishing, and that is dangerous”
Two-time world champion Malén Sart champions the sustainable nature of a demanding sport and challenges the misconceptions that surround it A flash of light cuts through the water and glints off a fish’s scales. Everything is silent. Only the muffled [...]
The smoking ban in Spain will be extended to terraces, beaches and other outdoor spaces
The smoking ban in Spain will be extended further if the reform approved by the Council of Ministers becomes law. The Spanish Government has given the green light to a bill that would expand smoke-free areas to include bar and [...]
Patrona de Pollença 2026: tradition, music and celebration from 24 July to 2 August
The Patrona de Pollença 2026 (Pollença's patron saint festivities) will once again turn the municipality into one of Mallorca’s major summer celebrations. From 24 July to 2 August, Pollença will enjoy ten days filled with tradition, concerts, open-air dances, popular [...]
Ernest Riera, a screenwriter from Mallorca: The art of writing the fear
Fear works across all cultures. It needs no translation, no film stars and no big budgets. A good story is enough. Ernest Riera knows this well. The Mallorcan screenwriter has taken part in international productions, written shark films for Hollywood [...]
The “A media lumbre” (Half-Light) exhibition comes to Mallorca with 49 artists across three venues
The A media lumbre exhibition (Half-Light) in Mallorca will bring together 49 artists in a collective project exploring the dialogue between contemporary art and traditional crafts. Part of Biennal B, the exhibition will open between 22 and 23 July at [...]
African dust episode worsens air quality in the Balearic Islands
African dust in the Balearic Islands is deteriorating air quality across the archipelago. In response, the Govern (Balearic Government) recommends reducing intense outdoor physical activity, particularly among children, older people and those with cardiorespiratory conditions, while continuing to monitor the [...]
Spain win the 2026 World Cup and spark historic celebrations in Palma
Spain reached the summit of world football once again, sixteen years later. The Spanish national team were crowned FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, played in New York. Luis de la Fuente's [...]
Balearic Islands tax reform saves €1.44 billion in three years
The Balearic Islands’ tax reform has saved taxpayers €1.44 billion since it was introduced three years ago. Most of this amount comes from inheritance tax relief, although reductions for first-home purchases and regional income tax deductions have also benefited thousands [...]
The Govern clears more than 6.7 kilometres of watercourses in Mallorca during June
The Govern balear (Balearic Government) carried out maintenance work along 6,720 metres of watercourses in Mallorca during June. The work covered seven sections in the municipalities of Consell, Pollença, Montuïri, Santanyí and Campos, with the aim of improving drainage and [...]
The Autos-Da-Fé against the chuetas, origins of a discrimination
It was in 1435 that the Jewish religion was prohibited in Mallorca. Logically, a decree cannot make someone stop believing what they believe. By this I mean that those who were forced to be baptised all remained Jewish in their [...]
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma: fan zones for Spain and Argentina supporters
Those looking for where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma on a big screen now have several confirmed options. Palma City Council will provide two separate venues for the Spain-Argentina match on Sunday 19 July at 21:00: [...]
La Misericòrdia opens the exhibition “Voids: spaces for contemplation” by Vicenç Mulet
The exhibition at La Misericòrdia, Buits: espais per a la mirada (Voids: spaces for contemplation), brings together 25 steel sculptures by Mallorcan artist Vicenç Mulet. The exhibition can be visited until 22 September in the Aljub exhibition rooms at the [...]
Son Castelló will have a new Local Police station with capacity for 150 officers
The new Local Police station in Son Castelló will be located in the former fire station on Gremi dels Picapedrers street. Palma City Council’s Governing Board has approved the lease of the building, which will have capacity for around 150 [...]
Mallorca, the setting for the “astronomical lottery” of the 2026 solar eclipse
Mallorca is preparing to witness one of the great natural phenomena of the coming years. The total solar eclipse of 2026, which on 12 August will darken the island for approximately 1 minute and 36 seconds from 8:31 p.m., will [...]
Mallorca’s heritage goes digital with 50 interactive resources and augmented reality
Mallorca's heritage now has a new digital showcase thanks to the Mallorca Digitalizada y Realidad Aumentada (Digitised Mallorca and Augmented Reality) project. The initiative brings together 50 historical, cultural, natural and ethnological assets from the island on an interactive platform [...]
The Consell allocates €2.8 million to preserve the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana
The Consell de Mallorca will allocate €2.8 million in new grants to preserve the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana. The funding is aimed at individuals, agricultural holdings, local councils, non-profit organisations and land stewardship organisations, which may submit [...]
Palma sets up a giant screen at Son Fusteret for the Spain-France match
The Palma City Council will install a giant screen at Son Fusteret for the Spain-France match. Fans will be able to watch the World Cup semi-final this Tuesday, 14 July, from 9:00 pm. Admission will be free. The venue will [...]
The Balearic economy grows by 2.9% in the first quarter, driven by construction and services
The Balearic economy accelerated its growth during the first quarter of 2026, recording a 2.9% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) compared with the same period the previous year. This is according to the Economic Outlook Analysis of the Balearic [...]
Bons Illes Balears 2026 enters a second phase after generating more than €6.5 million in sales
The Bons Illes Balears 2026 campaign will have a second phase after generating more than €6.53 million in sales at participating shops. In response to the high demand recorded since the campaign began, the Balearic Government will redistribute the shopping [...]
How long could Mallorca withstand a maritime blockade?
Echoes of war: the island imports more than 800,000 tonnes of food each year and has only a limited buffer if supplies are disrupted Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragility of global maritime transport. In an [...]
Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands falls by 53% in seven years
Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands has fallen by 53% over the last seven years, dropping from 83% in 2019 to 30% in 2025. This is according to the report Quality of Employment Growth in the Balearic Islands, presented by [...]
The Summer Exhibition 2026 at La Misericòrdia brings together 50 artists until 30 July
The Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia is hosting the Salón de Verano (Summer Exhibition) 2026 until 30 July. This group exhibition brings together works by 50 artists from the Cercle de Belles Arts de Palma. Admission is free and the exhibition [...]
The Festes de La Beata 2026 will fill Valldemossa with tradition, music and devotion from 17 to 28 July
The Festes de La Beata 2026 de Valldemossa will be held from 17 to 28 July with a programme that combines tradition, music, culture, sport and activities for all ages. For almost two weeks, the municipality will pay tribute to [...]
