Year-on-year unemployment falls by 6.8% in September in the Balearic Islands
The labour market of the Balearic Islands closed September with a drop in unemployment of 6.8% compared to the same month last year, which equals 1,908 fewer unemployed people and brings the total to 26,054 [...]
The prices of tourist rentals in Mallorca fall by 34% in autumn
Prices for tourist rentals in Mallorca show a significant drop in autumn, following the high summer season. According to the holiday rental portal Holidu, the average nightly cost falls from €293 in August to €192 [...]
The flu vaccination campaign in the Balearic Islands starts on 13 October
The Ministry of Health has presented the new campaign of flu vaccination in the Balearic Islands for the 2025-2026 season, which will begin on 13 October with more than 276,800 doses available. The aim is [...]
The Sóller Tunnel will be closed at night from Monday to Thursday, from 6 October until mid-November
The Sóller Tunnel will remain closed at night from next Monday, 6 October 2025 to carry out maintenance work and improvements to the safety and control systems. The night closure will continue until the second [...]
The Maritime Museum of Mallorca reopens its doors on 3 October
The Museu Marítim de Mallorca (Maritime Museum of Mallorca) reopens to the public this Friday, 3 October, after nearly two years closed due to safety issues at its Ses Voltes (Palma) headquarters. The reopening will [...]
Six out of ten American tourists plan to visit Mallorca in the next three years
Mallorca is consolidating as one of the preferred destinations for American tourists. According to the report 2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers, produced by the consultancy MMGY Global for Turespaña, 60% of surveyed [...]
Markus Linnenbrink leads the first joint exhibition production between Es Baluard and Casal Solleric
The exhibition 'Whatwethink as Insignificant Provides the Purest Air Webreathe' by Markus Linnenbrink, which opened today in Palma, marks the first joint exhibition between Casal Solleric and Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani. The show, which [...]
The Govern strengthens the 2025 Balearic coastline cleaning campaign with 23 vessels
On 1 May, the Balearic coastline cleaning campaign for the 2025 season will begin, running until 30 September. This annual operation, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity and maintaining the water quality of the archipelago, will [...]
Be Palma 2025: Flavours, rhythm and tradition at the foot of the Cathedral
The Parc de la Mar will be, from 30 April to 4 May, the stage for a new edition of Be Palma 2025, a gastronomy fair that celebrates local cuisine, craftsmanship and music in one [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 surpasses 300 exhibitors thanks to its expansion at the Club de Mar
The Palma International Boat Show kicks off strongly in its 2025 edition, surpassing the 300 exhibitor mark for the first time thanks to the incorporation of a new exhibition area at the Club de Mar [...]
The Consell de Mallorca acquires the iconic fishing boat Rafael for 220,000 euros to ensure its preservation
The Consell de Mallorca has decided to acquire the fishing boat Rafael for 220,000 euros, from the 2024 treasury surpluses. This iconic vessel, built in 1915 by the Llompart shipyards in Palma, will be incorporated [...]
Cala d’Or dresses up for the fair: the 2025 April Fair arrives with a programme full of Andalusian art and flavour
The 2025 Cala d'Or April Fair will take place on the 25th, 26th and 27th of April in the Plaça Costa, promising to fill the municipality of Santanyí with music, colour and Andalusian tradition. This [...]
The average property price in the Balearic Islands reached €380,166 in 2024, nearly double the national average
According to the latest data from the Real Estate Registry Statistics Yearbook by the Spanish Association of Land Registrars, the Balearic property market reached record figures in 2024, standing out significantly compared to the national [...]
Bellver Castle comes to life this 27 April with the celebration of Diumenge de l’Àngel 2025
Sunday 27 April will see Castell de Bellver once again become the setting for one of Palma’s most cherished festivities: Diumenge de l'Àngel 2025. From 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, visitors can enjoy a wide [...]
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. [...]
Three days of mourning in the Balearic Islands following the death of Pope Francis
The Government of the Balearic Islands has declared three days of official mourning in the autonomous community following the death of Pope Francis. The president of the Government, Margalida Prohens, has signed a decree establishing [...]
Palma will come alive with books and cultural events for Sant Jordi 2025 on 23 April
The city of Palma is getting ready to celebrate the traditional Sant Jordi 2025 with a wide range of activities dedicated to the promotion of reading. The event, organised by the Gremi de Llibreters de [...]
Son Sant Joan closes the first quarter with 3.5 million passengers, a 1.9% increase compared to 2024
During the first quarter of 2025, Son Sant Joan Airport reached a total of 3,518,507 passengers, representing a 1.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Regarding air traffic, 30,502 flight operations were recorded [...]
The new lane between So n’Oms and the airport is now open to ease congestion on the Llucmajor motorway
A new lane on the Llucmajor motorway (Ma-19), running from the So n'Oms exit to the Palma airport access, has now been opened. With a length of approximately two kilometres, this infrastructure is part of [...]
Queen Sofía presides over the 2025 Holy Week Concert in Palma in aid of Projecte Home Balears
Her Majesty Queen Sofía presided yesterday over the traditional 2025 Holy Week Concert at the Cathedral-Basilica of Santa María de Mallorca, a musical and charitable event which this year featured as its central piece the [...]
The Govern and Vox reach an agreement to unblock the creation of 10,000 affordable homes in Palma
The Govern, led by the Partido Popular, and the Vox parliamentary group have finally reached an agreement to facilitate the approval of the Decree-Law on Strategic Residential Projects (PRE), aiming to allow the creation of [...]
Palma Dansa 2025 focuses on more venues and a diverse programme under the direction of Mar Aguiló
Palma Dansa 2025 is heating up. The contemporary dance festival will take place from April 26 to May 5, with a programme that focuses on quality, diverse proposals, and a wide range of venues, both [...]
The lifeguard service on the beaches of Palma will have 41 personnel until 31 October
Since last weekend, the lifeguard service on the beaches of Palma for the 2025 season has been activated, ensuring the safety of swimmers. A total of 41 professionals will be on duty at the main [...]
The Govern approves the tourism containment decree and prohibits new places in multi-family housing
The Consell de Govern has approved today, Friday, the Decree Law of tourism containment measures, which introduces significant changes to the regulation of the tourism sector in the Balearic Islands. The Decree has received the [...]
‘Apassionant’, a new perspective on the Via Crucis in Mallorca, arrives in Sineu on 13th April
This Sunday 13th April, at 8:00 PM, the Parish Church of Santa Maria de Sineu will become the stage for one of the most innovative cultural experiences of Holy Week in Mallorca. The Consell de [...]
Balears expects a 4.5% increase in tourism sales for the spring, according to Exceltur
Balears expects a 4.5% growth in tourism sales during the spring of 2025, thus consolidating its position as one of the most attractive holiday destinations for both national and European demand. However, the Alliance for [...]
Holy Week 2025 in Palma: timetables and routes of the processions
From 11 to 20 April, the Holy Week 2025 in Palma will fill the city with solemnity and tradition through over a dozen processions. The celebration begins with the Procession of the Standards and culminates [...]
Palma’s hydrogen buses resume service after two-year hiatus
After almost two years out of service, Palma’s hydrogen buses are back on the road. These vehicles, which had been inactive due to a lack of fuel supply, started operating again last Saturday, when they [...]
Cort’s excavators return to Son Banya due to new illegal constructions
Palma City Council carried out a new intervention today, Thursday, in Son Riera-Son Banya to demolish several illegal constructions that had been erected after the intervention carried out on the previous Tuesday, two days after [...]
The Govern activates an action plan to mitigate the effects of Trump’s new tariffs
The President of the Govern of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, has announced a short-term action plan aimed at mitigating the negative effects on the islands' businesses from the tariffs imposed by the United States. [...]
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