The ‘Cavallets de mar balears’ project releases 70 seahorses along the coasts of Mallorca
A total of 70 seahorses have been released along the coasts of Mallorca thanks to the “Cavallets de mar balears” (Balearic Seahorses) project, led by the Palma Aquarium Foundation and Banca March. The releases took [...]
Lluís Sitjar will host a sports hall, a car park and new healthcare facilities
After years of waiting, Lluís Sitjar is beginning to illuminate its future. The Urban Planning Department of the Ajuntament de Palma has initially approved a specific modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) affecting [...]
The Consell de Mallorca begins the expropriation process of the Castle of Alaró
The emblematic Castle of Alaró will become publicly owned in the coming months thanks to the expropriation process promoted by the Consell de Mallorca. The island institution aims to turn this monument into a space [...]
A step forward towards a more accessible and sustainable Castell de Bellver
The City Council of Palma will carry out an ambitious project to improve the access routes and restore the natural surroundings of the Castell de Bellver, with a total investment of 2.9 million euros, of [...]
Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025 in Cala Cajada: three days of gastronomy, music, and seafaring tradition
Cala Rajada will once again become the gastronomic hub of Mallorca with the celebration of the Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025, taking place from 10 to 12 October. Organised by the Ajuntament de [...]
Commercial opening schedule in the Balearic Islands 2026: these are the authorised public holidays and Sundays
The Inter-Island Advisory Commission on Commerce has unanimously approved the opening schedule for commercial businesses in the Balearic Islands 2026, which sets out the ten days when shops will be allowed to open on public [...]
Palma Airport surpasses 3 million passengers in April driven by international traffic
Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Joan Airport experienced a significant increase in April, recording over 3 million passengers (3,010,158), a 7.2% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Growth was clearly driven by international connections, [...]
The Moll de Pescadors is hosting the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma until 18 May
Moll de Pescadors transforms from 15 to 18 May into the epicentre of local produce and seafaring tradition with the celebration of the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma (First Sardine [...]
Toni Nadal, awarded the first Sobrassada d’Or for Excellence of Mallorca
Toni Nadal, renowned tennis coach and key figure in promoting Mallorcan sport internationally, has been awarded the 1st Sobrassada d’Or Award for Excellence, a distinction promoted by the Consell de Mallorca and the IGP Sobrassada [...]
The Gran Premio Nacional de Trote celebrates its 92nd edition on 18 May at Son Pardo
This Sunday 18 May, at 6:30 p.m., the Son Pardo racecourse will host the 92nd edition of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote, the most eagerly awaited event for Mallorcan fans and one of the [...]
Palma accounts for 48.39% of Social Security registrations in the Balearic Islands
The labour market in Palma continues to show positive signs. In April, the number of unemployed people dropped by 6.84% compared to April 2024, which means 928 fewer people out of work. Compared to the [...]
International Museum Day 2025: more than a dozen venues take part in Mallorca
International Museum Day 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday 18 May, and as in previous years, numerous cultural venues across Mallorca are taking part with a wide range of activities open to all. This year, [...]
The Sóller tunnel will close for urgent works on the nights of 14 and 19 May
The Sóller tunnel will remain closed to traffic for two nights this May due to urgent maintenance work on the water pipeline system from sa Costera. The closure is scheduled from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 [...]
The Consell de Mallorca declares the ‘Rondalles mallorquines’ an Asset of Intangible Cultural Interest
The Consell de Mallorca has taken a decisive step in the protection of the island’s oral heritage by launching the process to declare the Rondalles mallorquines (Mallorcan traditional tales) as an Asset of Intangible Cultural [...]
The Firó de Sóller 2025 commemorates the historic battle between Moors and Christians on 12 May
Firó de Sóller 2025 will take place on Monday 12 May, as part of Sa Fira in the Mallorcan town, commemorating the defence of the valley against the attack by Turkish-Algerian corsairs in 1561. This [...]
Strong opposition from CAEB to the reduction of the working week approved “without social dialogue”
The Confederation of Business Associations of the Balearic Islands (CAEB) has expressed its strong opposition to the reduction of the working week to 37.5 hours, a measure approved yesterday by the Government without the support [...]
The Balearic Islands leads job creation in April and records the sharpest drop in unemployment in Spain
The Balearic Islands consolidates its position as the leading autonomous community in job creation and unemployment reduction in Spain, according to the latest Social Security affiliation and unemployment data for the month of April. The region [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 shines with over 30,000 visitors and a record number of exhibitors
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 closed with a very positive outcome, attracting over 30,000 visitors, a figure that surpasses the 28,000 from the previous year. Held from 30 April to 3 May across the [...]
Inca celebrates Dijous Gros 2025 with a full programme of activities from 6 to 18 May
Dijous Gros 2025 in Inca will be celebrated this year with a varied programme that will begin on Tuesday, May 6 and run until Sunday, May 18. This traditional festival, which honours the city's commercial [...]
The Ajuntament completes the pavement repair works on Avenidas
The Ajuntament de Palma has completed the pavement repair works in the Avenidas area, one of the main arteries of the city. The works have affected the section between Avenida Alexandre Rosselló, Avenida Alemanya, Avenida [...]
The exhibition Els viatges dels baleàrics arrives in Palma from 13 May to 15 June
The collective exhibition Els viatges dels baleàrics (The Travels of the Balearics) arrives at the Arxiu del Regne de Mallorca (C/ de Ramon Llull, 3), where it can be visited until 15 June 2025. The [...]
The feared horseshoe whip snake, classified as an invasive species, arrives in Sa Dragonera
At the end of April, the Sa Dragonera Natural Park, a valuable protected natural area in the Balearic Islands, was startled by the presence of a specimen of an invasive species: the horseshoe whip snake [...]
Balearic Islands exceed the national average in cannabis consumption and are below it in tobacco consumption
The cannabis consumption in the Balearic Islands is above the national average, while tobacco consumption continues to decline and is below the national average, according to the latest data from the EDADES survey 2023-2024. In [...]
Record employment and improved job quality in the Balearic Islands in 2024
The Balearic Islands closed the year 2024 with record figures in the labour market, consolidating their position as one of the Spanish autonomous communities with the best results in job creation and improvement in work [...]
Cort acts for the third time in April in Son Banya to demolish illegal constructions
The Palma City Council carried out a new intervention in the Son Banya settlement on Wednesday with the aim of removing illegal constructions built in recent days, reaffirming its commitment to upholding urban planning regulations. [...]
Margalida Prohens opens the Palma International Boat Show 2025
The President of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, officially opened the new edition of the Palma International Boat Show 2025 today, Tuesday. The event takes place from 30 April to 3 May at the Moll [...]
Organic farming in the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground: 3,696 more hectares and 43 additional operators in 2024
Organic farming in the Balearic Islands continues to show solid and sustained growth, according to data presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment and the Balearic Council for Organic Agricultural Production (CBPAE). [...]
The Consell announces a record investment for Mallorca’s municipalities exceeding 70 million euros in 2025
The Consell de Mallorca has announced a record investment of more than 70 million euros in 2025 to support the island’s municipalities. This unprecedented funding aims to improve local services and finance a wide range [...]
El Govern activates the forest fire campaign following the best start to the year in two decades
In 2025, a total of 15 forest fires have been recorded in the Balearic Islands, affecting only 0.41 hectares. These figures represent a significant improvement compared to the same period last year, when 27 fires [...]
Around 20% of boat maintenance and repair companies leave Mallorca for Catalonia and Valencia
Around 20% of companies dedicated to boat maintenance and repair in Mallorca have decided to relocate their headquarters to ports in Catalonia or Valencia. This was confirmed by ADNEA, the Associació per al Desenvolupament Nàutic [...]
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