Pollença, the second healthiest city in Spain
Pollença has been crowned as the second healthiest city in Spain, according to a study conducted by ZAVA, an online medical service specialising in wellness and weight management. The report, which analyses quality of life in more than 200 cities across the country, highlights the Mallorcan town for its balance [...]
Palma will host the 11th National Gastronomy Championship on 11 November
Palma will become the culinary epicentre of Spain on 11 November with the celebration of the 11th National Gastronomy Championship, to be held at the Escola d’Hoteleria de les Illes Balears. The event, organised by ASCAIB (Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs Based in the [...]
Emergency services warn of a new storm with heavy rain on Saturday in the Balearic Islands
After a Thursday morning marked by torrential rain, the Balearic Islands are preparing for a new episode of instability. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts that a new storm system will arrive on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and [...]
Inca is getting ready to celebrate Dijous Bo 2025, Mallorca’s great fair
Inca is getting ready to celebrate its Setmana Gran with the arrival of the Dijous Bo 2025, Mallorca’s most important fair and one of the island’s most anticipated popular events of the year. The celebration will take place on Thursday, [...]
Unemployment hits a historic low in October in the Balearic Islands
Unemployment reached a historic low last October in the Balearic Islands, according to the regional government. The community recorded 27,685 unemployed people, a 6.1% decrease compared with the previous year (−1,804 people). The administrative unemployment rate stood at 4.3%, 0.4 [...]
The agricultural sector of Mallorca could reduce its emissions by 16% within five years
The agricultural sector of Mallorca has the potential to cut up to 16% of its greenhouse gas emissions within five years, according to a study promoted by Mallorca Rural. The report, co-financed by FEADER funds, the Ministry of Agriculture and [...]
The Palma budget for 2026 rises by 2.25% to reach €623.9 million
Mayor Jaime Martínez Llabrés has presented the Palma budget for 2026, approved by the Junta de Govern, which amounts to €623.9 million, a 2.25% increase on 2025, representing a rise of €13.7 million compared to the previous year. Mayor [...]
Mountain rescues in Mallorca on the rise: 115 operations between May and September
The mountain rescues in Mallorca have slightly increased this summer. According to data from the Department of Finance, Innovation and Public Service of the Consell, the Firefighters of Mallorca carried out 115 operations between May and September 2025, representing a [...]
The Balearic Islands promote cultural tourism at the World Travel Market in London
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are taking part from 4 to 6 November in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. The main objective is to position the Balearic Islands [...]
Stroke cases attended by SAMU 061 increase by 23% in the Balearic Islands
Cases of stroke attended by SAMU 061 between January and September this year have increased by 23% compared to the same period last year. In total, 767 stroke codes were activated, compared to 624 recorded in 2024. The increase is [...]
Mallorca will have its own section of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) in 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the route of the new hiking trail of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) from Mallorca, which will allow pilgrims to begin the Jacobean journey without leaving the island. The technical project [...]
Airbnb removes more than 2,300 unlicensed holiday rental listings in Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca has confirmed the removal of more than 2,300 listings hosted on the Airbnb platform that did not have a tourist registration number. These are the first results of the second phase of the agreement signed between [...]
The Consell will install 64 cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana to curb illegal races
The Consell de Mallorca has approved a project to improve road safety and reduce illegal racing and excessive noise in the Serra de Tramuntana. The plan includes the installation of 64 monitoring cameras and 20 sound level meters on the [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands grew at twice the EU average in the second quarter of 2025
The economy of the Balearic Islands remains strong and continues to stand out above the European average. According to the Economic Situation Analysis of the Balearic Islands, the archipelago’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter of 2025 — [...]
The oriental wasp, classified as an invasive species, arrives in Mallorca
One of the specimens of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) found in Mallorca. Photo: CAIB. The Balearic Government has confirmed the presence of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) in Mallorca. This is a new invasive species detected for [...]
Buying a home in the Balearic Islands takes twice as long as in the rest of Spain
Residents in the Balearic Islands need twice as long to buy a home compared to the rest of Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (CES) report for 2024. In the islands, a family must allocate 60.8 years of [...]
Mallorca strengthens its position as the second-best winter sun destination in the Mediterranean
A new study by the ferry booking platform Ferryhopper places Mallorca in second place in the ranking of the best Mediterranean winter sun destinations, only behind Malta. According to the research, Mallorca offers an average temperature of 10.37 °C, with [...]
Almost 8 tonnes of waste removed from the Balearic coastline in September
The coastal cleaning service of the Balearic Islands removed 7,988 kilos of waste from the sea and the coastline during September 2025. The operation, coordinated by PortsIB and the Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle, resulted in a [...]
Son Llàtzer introduces VR glasses in paediatric emergencies to reduce children’s anxiety
The Son Llàtzer University Hospital has introduced virtual reality glasses in its Paediatric Emergency Department. The aim is to reduce fear, anxiety and pain experienced by children during medical tests or procedures. Photo: CAIB. These glasses allow young [...]
Palma gets moving against cancer again on 26 October
Palma is preparing to once again fill its streets with solidarity with the tenth edition of “Mallorca on the Move Against Cancer”, which will take place on Sunday, 26 October. The event, organised by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), [...]
Electric scooters account for over 2,000 fines in Palma during the summer
Palma City Council has recorded 7,702 reports of antisocial behaviour between July and September, double the figure for the same period last year. Of these, 4,131 correspond to the new Civic Ordinance, in force since June, and 2,032 are related [...]
Port d’Andratx celebrates the 2025 Fira Marinera with a weekend of nautical, cultural and gastronomic activities
The Fira Marinera 2025 (Maritime Fair) takes place on 18 and 19 October at Port d’Andratx. This event, organised by the Ajuntament d'Andratx in collaboration with the Club de Vela Port d’Andratx -CVPA- (Port d’Andratx Sailing Club), celebrates its second [...]
Porto Pi Celebrates 30 Years with a Retrospective Exhibition in Palma
Porto Pi, Mallorca’s first shopping center, commemorates its 30th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition that spans three decades of shared history between the center and the island. The exhibition, inaugurated by the Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, will be open [...]
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is the fastest-growing in the Mediterranean
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is currently the fastest-growing in the entire Mediterranean, according to the latest data from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. So far this year, more than 6,000 people have arrived on [...]
The reforestation of s’Alqueria Vella progresses with the planting of 40,000 native trees
The Balearic Government has launched an ambitious reforestation project at the public estate of s’Alqueria Vella, located within the Llevant Peninsula Natural Park (Artà). The initiative includes the planting of 40,000 native trees and shrubs and involves an investment exceeding [...]
Palma bans new tourist rental places to strengthen the quality of the destination
The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, has announced the ban on new tourist rental places throughout the city “in all its forms.” According to the mayor, the City Council already has ready a modification of the General Plan that [...]
