The hospitality industry mourns the death of Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of Meliá Hotels International
The world of tourism and hospitality bids farewell to one of its most prominent figures. Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of Meliá Hotels International, has passed away at the age of 89. His legacy, built over [...]
Palma offers free parking to encourage shopping in local stores this Christmas
The Palma City Council, in collaboration with PalmaActiva and SMAP, has launched a special free parking campaign during the 2024-25 Christmas season to encourage shopping in local businesses and establishments across the city. The initiative, [...]
The citizens of the Balearic Islands contribute 576 proposals to the Sustainability Pact
Online platform created as part of the Social and Political Pact for Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability of the Balearic Islands has completed its phase of receiving citizen proposals, registering a total of 576 contributions [...]
Reports of gender-based violence in Palma increase by 18%, with 4,641 cases recorded in 2023
The annual report on Violence Against Women in Palma reports 4,641 cases of gender-based violence in 2023. This represents an 18% increase compared to 2022, with 692 more complaints. There were also 365 sexual freedom [...]
Rafa Nadal retires from professional tennis: a legendary career comes to an end
20 November 2024, just after midnight, Rafa Nadal has officially bid farewell to professional tennis following Spain's elimination in the Davis Cup against the Netherlands. In the match that marked his goodbye, the Manacor native [...]
Palma prepares for the VI Nordic Walking Equality March
This Sunday, 24th November, Palma will host the sixth edition of the Nordic Walking Equality March – Ciutat de Palma, an inclusive event suitable for all ages and physical abilities. Organised by the Institut Municipal [...]
María Cruz Acero, the sentinel of the Balearic sky
María Cruz Acero poses under the famous ‘Ball’ of Puig Major, which surrounds Mallorca's aerial surveillance radar. Photos: Piter Castillo. In her 24 years in the Air and Space Force, Commander María Cruz [...]
Agenda of art exhibitions in Palma this summer
Summer arrives loaded with new exhibition proposals in the city's main art galleries and museums. Mallorca Global Mag brings you a complete agenda with some of the most important events until September. Tube Gallery In [...]
Casa Blai Bonet opens its doors in Santanyí, Mallorca’s new temple of poetry
The Consell de Mallorca is inaugurating the Casa Blai Bonet in Santanyí this Friday 14th June, which aims to become Mallorca's temple of poetry. The opening ceremony, which takes place at 8:30 p.m., will feature [...]
The incidence of skin cancer due to sun exposure increases in the Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands have recorded an increase in the incidence of melanoma, or skin cancer, in recent years. The annual age-specific rate per 100,000 people has increased in both women and men. In the archipelago, [...]
Wimbledon of the Mediterranean
Pilar Carbonell, General Manager Emotion Sports Spain, reveals the behind-the-scenes of the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships in Calvià, the only grass tournament held in Southern Europe. The crowd filled the stands of the Mallorca [...]
Summer nights of music and theatre in the light of ‘La Lluna en Vers’ 2024
La Lluna en Vers 2024 is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the summer on the island. This Summer Festival, organized by the Fundació Mallorca Literària with the collaboration of the Consell de [...]
Fairs and festivals: A journey to the heart of Mallorca
Fairs and festivals are true showcases of the cultural essence of the towns of Mallorca. We recommend some of the most famous and emblematic ones on the island for this year 2024: Fira de [...]
“I have gone through some very tough times, but I have kept going and getting stronger”
Perseverance and hard work are two of the mantras of Chenoa, a Mallorcan by adoption and an all-rounder: judge on Tu cara me suena, contestant on El desafío, and 23 years later, the flamboyant host [...]
Palma, contemporary territory
SPECIAL CONTENT These months, Palma becomes a cultural epicenter thanks to the excellent program offered by the Palma Town Hall. The city is hosting a series of exhibitions that stand out for their diversity and [...]
Nits a Bellver 2024 kicks off with a concert by Lori Meyers
The Castell de Bellver becomes the epicentre of Palma's cultural and artistic offerings on summer nights. The Nits a Bellver 2024, starting on 12th June and ending on 30th August, feature thirty activities "ranging from [...]
Porreres is dyed orange at the Fira de l’Albercoc (Apricot Fair) 2024
As every year, Porreres becomes the epicenter of one of the most anticipated celebrations on the island: the Fira de l'Albercoc (Apricot Fair) 2024. This festivity, held this year on June 15, not only honors [...]
Calendar of events in June 2024 in Mallorca
Mallorca Global Mag, spring-summer edition 2024, brings you the agenda of events in June in Mallorca. This information is part of the agenda of activities in Mallorca published in the paper magazine. Music, theatre and [...]
PP wins the European Elections 2024 in the Balearic Islands
The Popular Party has won the 9 June European Elections 2024 in the Balearic Islands with a total of 113,896 votes, which represents 35.78 percent of support in the islands. The second most voted political [...]
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands fell by 7% in May compared to 2023, standing at 52%.
The water reserves in the Balearic Islands experienced a 7 percent decrease during the past month of May compared to the same period in 2023, bringing them to 52% of their capacity. Additionally, these figures [...]
Happy new meeting with Mallorca Global Mag
Dear reader, we meet again, for which we are most grateful. If you are there and we are here, it means that our goal has once again been achieved: to offer a current news product [...]
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2024 returns in July to Mallorca
Cinema Lliure a la Platja 2024 returns once again to Mallorca. In this edition, taking place in Palma and Pollença from July 1st to July 5th, four author's feature films will be screened, which have [...]
68 sea turtles hatched in Mallorca last summer released into the sea
The Conselleria de Agricultura, Pesca y Medio Natural has released a total of 68 loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) into the sea, born during the summer of 2023 in Mallorca. Can Pere Antoni beach in [...]
Mallorca increases selective waste collection fivefold in two decades
The selective collection in Mallorca "has continued to grow since the service began: it has increased from 33,524 tons in the year 2000 to 156,140 tons in 2023, almost multiplying by five," reported the president [...]
Mallorca Global Mag magazine is now on the newsstands
The spring – summer 2024 edition of Mallorca Global Mag hits the streets with high-quality, up-to-date content that captivates readers, along with opinions from top columnists on noteworthy issues. The commander of the Western Mediterranean [...]
Son Espases has performed 48 organ transplants since January
The University Hospital Son Espases in Palma has performed a total of 48 organ transplants so far in 2024, thanks to the altruism of 23 donors and their families. By islands, there were 16 organ [...]
Unemployment falls by 7.15% in May in the Balearic Islands compared to 2023
The latest data published by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy indicate that unemployment in the Balearic Islands fell by 7.15 percent in May compared to the same period in 2023. Specifically, the number [...]
Palma Aquarium celebrates World Ocean Day 2024 with special activities
In commemoration of World Ocean Day 2024 on June 8, Palma Aquarium has organized a series of special activities from June 6 to 9 to highlight the importance of protecting the oceans. Under the theme [...]
The Cathedral of Mallorca celebrates Corpus Christi this Sunday
On Sunday 2nd June the Cathedral of Mallorca will host one of the most solemn religious celebrations of the liturgical year: Corpus Christi, deeply rooted in Mallorcan religious culture. The ceremony will begin at 5:10 [...]
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