The drainage improvement works in Sant Llorenç will begin in early 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has approved the start of the tender process for works to improve drainage in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a key measure to prevent flooding like the tragic torrentada (flash flood) on [...]
Palma presents its candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2031 in Brussels
Palma has taken a decisive step towards becoming European Capital of Culture 2031. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, yesterday presented the city’s candidacy at the European Parliament in Brussels, describing it as “an extraordinary, challenging [...]
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey finishes second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or
The talented Mallorcan footballer Mariona Caldentey (Felanitx, 1996) achieved a historic milestone by finishing in second place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football. This recognition highlights her outstanding [...]
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics: Son Espases implements a new imaging technique
Hospital Universitario Son Espases has introduced the amyloid brain PET-CT into the Balearic public health system, a key advancement for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics. This technique allows the identification of [...]
Palma records nearly half a thousand victims of sexual exploitation, according to the City Council
At least 447 women are victims of sexual exploitation in Palma, according to the latest report Identification of cases of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (TFES), presented by the Palma City Council on [...]
Contemporary art takes centre stage in Palma with La Nit de l’Art 2025
Palma will host tomorrow Saturday, 20 September, from 18:00 to 23:00 hours, the Nit de l’Art 2025 (Night of Art 2025), an emblematic event that marks the start of the artistic season in the Balearic [...]
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival 2025 arrives in Mallorca with workshops, screenings, and competitions
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival returns for its third edition from 21 March to 11 April 2025, with a programme full of activities for manga and anime lovers in Mallorca. The main day will [...]
The occupational accident rate in Balears drops, losing its top position in construction accidents nationwide
The occupational accident rate in Balears has seen a significant decline in 2024, particularly in the construction sector, where workplace accidents have dropped by 9.37% compared to the previous year. Thanks to this improvement, the [...]
A protest for housing in Palma called for 5 April under the slogan “End the housing business”
On 5 April at 12 p.m., a protest for housing in Palma will take place at Plaça d’Espanya. The demonstration, organised by the Sindicat de l’Habitatge de Palma, is part of a nationwide mobilisation happening [...]
The 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of Mallorca honours 299 young athletes and highlights the work of coaches
On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Auditòrium de Palma hosted the 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of the Consell de Mallorca, an event that recognised the effort and achievements of 299 young athletes aged between 6 [...]
Mallorca will regulate vehicle entry with a sustainable mobility law
The Consell de Mallorca has taken the first step towards creating a sustainable mobility law to regulate the entry of vehicles onto the island. The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and set a cap [...]
La Lluna en Vers 2025: thirteen nights of music, poetry and theatre under the moon of Mallorca
Since 2010, La Lluna en Vers -The Moon in Verse- has transformed Mallorca’s summer nights into a unique gathering of music, poetry, and theatre. In its 2025 edition, the festival returns with a programme that [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands is growing above the average for Spain and the EU
The Balearic Islands continue to consolidate their economic dynamism with 4% growth in 2024, significantly exceeding the national average (+3.2%) and that of the European Union (+1.0%). This is highlighted in the Economic Outlook Analysis [...]
SAMU 061 attended nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Emergency Medical Care Service SAMU 061 recorded a 4.7% increase in the number of incidents attended during the year 2024, reaching a total of 199,932 incidents. This increase reflects the growing volume of calls to [...]
‘De la terra a la cuina’: a gastronomic event to discover the flavours of the Serra de Tramuntana
On Saturday, 29 March, the Galatzó public estate (Calvià) will host the gastronomic event 'De la terra a la cuina' -From the land to the kitchen-, organised by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with [...]
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands increases its sales by 4% in 2024
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground in the market. In 2024, its sales increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching more than 5.2 million litres sold, up from 5 [...]
The Spanish Government’s multi-million debt to airlines for resident discounts jeopardises the Balearic Islands’ connectivity
The air connectivity between the Balearic Islands and the mainland is in a critical situation due to the Government's debt to airlines operating these routes. As of January 2025, the Executive owes €810 million to [...]
PIMEM warns about the impact of the exodus of workers from the private to the public sector
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its concern over the growing exodus of workers from the private sector to the regional administration. The employers' association warns that this phenomenon, [...]
The incidence of cardiovascular conditions increases by 5% in the islands
The SAMU 061 Balearic Islands attended a total of 23,246 cases related to cardiovascular conditions in 2024, representing an increase of 5% compared to the 22,109 cases recorded in 2023. This increase highlights the higher [...]
The Fira de la Carn i l’Embotit 2025 returns to Sóller with extended celebration hours
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Fira de la Carn i l'Embotit 2025 de Sóller -Meat and Sausage Fair- will take place this Sunday, 16 March at the Mercat Municipal and Plaça del Mercat. [...]
The future Arts District of Palma will have an investment of 70 million euros
The Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Districte de les Arts de Palma -Arts District of Palma-, an ambitious educational and cultural project with a total budget of 70 million euros. Its aim [...]
Blue Week 2025 will be held from 5 to 9 May to promote water sports and environmental education
"Get closer to the sea and start your adventure" is the slogan under which the Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Blue Week 2025 - Setmana Blava 2025, a free activities programme that [...]
Art Palma Brunch 2025 opens its doors on 22 March with more than 40 exhibitions
On Saturday, 22 March, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Art Palma Brunch 2025 will celebrate its 20th edition, establishing itself as one of the most important cultural events in Mallorca. Organised by Art Palma [...]
The 24-hour Helpline receives an average of 10 calls per day related to gender-based violence
The 24-hour Specialised Care Service for victims of gender-based violence of the Institut Balear de la Dona (IBDONA) handled a total of 5,688 communications during 2024. Of these, 4,737 were telephone calls, representing a 1.7% [...]
Easter 2025 in Mallorca: more than 20 cultural activities scheduled on the island
The Consell has presented a special programme for Easter 2025 in Mallorca with more than 20 cultural activities, taking place between 17 March and 13 April. The agenda includes exclusive exhibitions, concerts by music bands, [...]
Mallorca olive oil reaches a record sales figure of 378,000 litres in 2024
The marketing of oil with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Mallorca olive oil -Aceite de Mallorca- reached a record figure of 374,000 litres in 2024, representing an 18.3% increase compared to 2023. This growth is [...]
Unemployment in Palma falls by 5.51% in February and reaches minimum levels in several collectives
Palma cerró el mes de febrero con 13.549 personas en paro, lo que supone una reducción de 790 desempleados (-5,51%) en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior. Además, el desempleo descendió un 0,27% [...]
A total of 18 beaches receive the Ecoplayas 2025 flag in Mallorca
A total of 18 beaches have been awarded the Ecoplayas 2025 flag -Ecobeach- in Mallorca, a recognition based on aspects such as environmental quality, accessibility, landscape integration, and sustainable management of the coastline. Of these, [...]
Enquiries about subsidies and electricity and gas bills soar at the Energy Transition Offices
Advice on procedures related to subsidies has been the most requested service at the Oficines de Transició Energètica de les Illes Balears (OTEIB) -Energy Transition Offices-, with a total of 199 enquiries in February. This [...]
The Consell signs an agreement with the Tax Agency to fight against illegal tourism activities
The Consell de Mallorca has taken a new step in the fight against illegal tourist activity on the island. The president, Llorenç Galmés, and the vice president of the Govern de les Illes Balears and [...]
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