Majorca experienced a human pressure of 1,392,626 people in June
Majorca reached a human pressure of 1,392,626 people last June, according to data from the Balearic Islands Statistics Institute (IBESTAT). This represents 5,553 more people than in the same month last year, an increase of [...]
The works on the new roundabout at the ITV of Son Castelló will begin in January
The works on the new roundabout next to the ITV of Son Castelló (vehicle inspection centre) will begin in January 2026, after the Consell de Mallorca approved the final project and scheduled the awarding of [...]
Canamunt i Canavall 2025: the tenth edition of Palma’s great water gun battle arrives
The most anticipated party of the year in Palma is here: Canamunt i Canavall 2025. Organised by Orgull Llonguet, this iconic water gun battle, which has its roots in a historic conflict between two city [...]
Balearic Islands record historic employment figures in August despite a drop in recruitment
Balearic Islands have recorded historic figures in social security affiliation and unemployment reduction during the month of August, consolidating the full employment in the region. According to official data, the region reaches 666,940 social security [...]
The Govern invokes the migratory contingency to halt the distribution of minors
The Government of the Balearic Islands has formally requested the Ministry of Childhood and Youth to invoke the migratory contingency mechanism in order to halt the transfer of unaccompanied minors from other autonomous communities, amid [...]
The Balearic Islands are experiencing a strong upturn in construction, tourism, and economic activity in the first half of the year
The number of housing permits in the Balearic Islands during the first half of the year, issued by the Official College of Architects, reached 2,161, the highest figure since 2008. This represents an increase of [...]
The winter edition 2024-2025 of Mallorca Global Mag is now on the newsstands
Mallorca Global Mag launches its winter 2024-2025 edition, packed with current and high-quality content, addressing the most relevant topics on the island. Already available on newsstands and in the usual distribution outlets, this edition [...]
United Airlines to offer 50% more seats on the Palma-New York direct flight by 2025
The Palma-New York direct flight operated by United Airlines will be significantly strengthened for 2025. According to the announcement made by the Consell de Mallorca and the airline during the Fitur trade fair, the route [...]
The Correfoc will put the finishing touch to the Sant Sebastià 2025 festivities in Palma
Sunday, 26th January, will see Palma conclude the Sant Sebastià 2025 celebrations with the much-anticipated Correfoc. This event promises to ignite the city and thrill attendees with a spectacular mix of fire, gunpowder, and tradition. [...]
The Govern will allocate 1.12 billion euros for the modernisation of tourism and the preservation of the environment in the Balearic Islands
The Government of the Balearic Islands has announced a historic investment of over €1.12 billion to boost sustainability and modernisation across the archipelago, leveraging the resources from the sustainable tourism tax and Next Generation EU [...]
Horeca Mallorca 2025 is committed to sustainability in its eighth edition
The Horeca Mallorca 2025 fair, one of the most prominent events for the hospitality, catering, and restaurant sectors, will take place on 3, 4, and 5 February at the Velódrom Illes Balears (Palma Arena). With [...]
Organ donations increase in the Balearic Islands: 57 donors and 176 transplants in 2024
In 2024, the public hospitals of the Balearic Islands registered a significant increase in organ donations, reaching a total of 176 transplanted organs, 44 more than in 2023. This increase is made possible by the [...]
The Balearic Islands to position itself as a sustainable tourist destination at Fitur 2025
Once again, the Balearic Islands will be present at the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2025, held from 22 to 26 January in Madrid. This year, the islands are presenting themselves as a sustainable tourist destination, [...]
The Consell orders the closure of ten illegal tourist apartments in Palma and proposes fines totalling 800,000 euros
The Department of Tourism of the Consell de Mallorca has ordered the immediate cessation of activity of ten apartments used for illegal tourist rentals, all located in a single building in Palma. In addition, individual [...]
Bicipalma opens its service to non-citizens and offers new technological improvements
From 17th January, the Bicipalma bike-sharing service will be available to people who are not registered residents of the city, including university students and visitors. This measure was approved by the Board of Directors of [...]
The Diada Ciclista de Sant Sebastià 2025 extends registration to 6,000 participants
44th Diada Ciclista de Sant Sebastià 2025 in Palma Set for 20 January The 44th edition of the Diada Ciclista de Sant Sebastià 2025 will take place on Monday, 20 January. The event, with a [...]
Alcúdia to house the future Archaeology Centre of Mallorca after approval by experts
The Consell de Mallorca has obtained approval for the construction of the Archaeology Centre of Mallorca in the Tanca de Can Domènech, in Alcúdia, following the positive results of a preventive excavation carried out since [...]
Year-on-year unemployment continues to fall in Palma: 4.37% decrease in December
The city of Palma closed last December with a total of 13,708 people unemployed, of which 7,824 were women and 5,884 were men. These figures represent a 1.46% decrease compared to the previous month (203 [...]
Savings from regional tax deductions in the Balearic Islands increase by 90.3% to over 32 million euros
Un total de 101,839 taxpayers from Balears saved 32.33 million euros thanks to regional tax deductions in the latest income tax return. This figure represents a 90.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the [...]
The Govern, against the draft bill to reduce working hours in Spain
The Regional Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy, through the Directorate General of Labour, has today submitted its objections to the draft of the preliminary bill on the reduction of the maximum duration of the [...]
Palma Town Hall opens the Espai Cor with the exhibition ‘Ple al buit’ by Joan Cortés
Palma Town Hall inaugurates today Wednesday the Espai Cor, a new cultural space located in the hallway leading to the municipal offices, with the exhibition Ple al buit by the renowned Majorcan sculptor Joan Cortés. [...]
The new ITV station in Calvià with a capacity for 9,000 monthly inspections is inaugurated
The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, today inaugurated the new Vehicle Inspection (ITV) Station in Calvià. This new centre, located in the Son Bugadelles industrial estate, will allow up to 9,000 inspections [...]
SFM schedules special trains for the Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià festivities
On the occasion of the festivities of Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià, Servicios Ferroviarios de Mallorca (SFM) has scheduled special trains to provide safe and convenient access to the celebrations. The night services and additional [...]
‘Paysage Miró’, the star exhibition of 2025 at the Fundació Miró Mallorca
'Paysage Miró' will be the highlight exhibition of 2025 at the Fundació Miró Mallorca The Fundació Miró Mallorca will host ‘Paysage Miró. De les trobades i de l’atzar en Miró’, the major exhibition of 2025, [...]
Palma airport reaches an all-time record with more than 33 million passengers in 2024
Palma airport (Son Sant Joan) closed 2024 with a record-breaking total of 33,298,164 passengers, reflecting a 7% increase compared to 2023. This growth marks last year as the busiest period in the airport's history, according [...]
Sant Sebastià 2025 programs evenings parties and big concerts in Palma
The Ajuntament de Palma has unveiled the keys to the Sant Sebastià 2025 festivities, an edition that combines tradition, music, and culture over two intense weeks of celebration. The celebrations will begin on January 17 [...]
Revetla Sant Sebastià 2025: Concerts and bands performing in Palma
The Revetla de Sant Sebastià 2025, one of the most anticipated events of the patron saint festivities of Palma, returns with a program that stands out for its strong commitment to local talent. The Palma [...]
The Consell focuses on new addictions and substance abuse among young people
The Consell de Mallorca has announced the opening of registrations for the fourth conference of the "Mental Health in Youth" program, a series aimed at providing tools to improve the emotional well-being of adolescents. Under [...]
The Balearic Islands will launch its first satellite in 2025 with Open Cosmos
The first satellite of the Balearic Islands will be launched into space in the last quarter of 2025, marking a technological milestone in the archipelago’s history. Manufactured and operated by the company Open Cosmos, led [...]
The Sant Antoni 2025 festivities arrive in Muro full of tradition, music and fire
The festivities of Sant Antoni 2025 in Muro will take place from 10 to 19 January, offering a wide range of cultural and traditional activities that combine religious devotion with popular merriment. This celebration, regarded [...]
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