The Balearic Government rejects the mass regularisation of immigrants proposed by Madrid
The Balearic Government firmly rejects the mass regularisation of immigrants promoted by the Spanish Government through a royal decree. The Balearic Executive considers it to be an “improvised measure, lacking planning and coordination” that will [...]
Interview with Jeffrey Archer in Mallorca: “In reality, we are already in a world war”
A lord, former Thatcher collaborator and bestselling author with nearly 300 million books sold, the British writer brings the William Warwick saga to an end from his creative retreat in Mallorca. British writer Jeffrey [...]
Teatre de Barra 2026 in Palma: humour and satire on tourism in Blanquerna
The Teatre de Barra 2026 returns to Palma with a new edition that reaffirms its unique character: short-format performances, non-conventional venues and a critical outlook — often ironic — which this year focuses on the [...]
Fire in Palma: container burns on Carrer Camilo José Cela
A new fire in Palma mobilised the emergency services this morning after a cardboard recycling container was completely destroyed by flames in Carrer Camilo José Cela. The incident occurred at around 11:15 am and generated [...]
Palma strengthens the issuance of the Single Transport Card at the Intermodal Station
The Government of the Balearic Islands and the Palma City Council have strengthened the issuance service for the Single Public Transport Card with the launch of a new centralized issuance room at the Intermodal Station, [...]
Calvià nominated for Best Beach Destination in Spain 2026
Calvià has been nominated as Best Beach Destination in Spain at the 2026 Viajes National Geographic Readers’ Awards, now in their fourth edition. The nomination, granted by one of the most influential travel magazines internationally, [...]
The Consell will limit non-resident property owners in Mallorca to one vehicle each
The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, announced this Monday during the General Policy Debate that next June the draft bill that will regulate for the first time the entry of vehicles on [...]
The Balearic Islands 2025 shopping voucher campaign kicks off with over 1,000 participating establishments
This Monday, 26 May, marks the start of the Balearic Islands 2025 shopping voucher campaign, an initiative by the Government of the Balearic Islands aimed at promoting local consumption through direct discounts on purchases made [...]
The Feria de la Mujer Mallorca celebrates its first edition in Palma on 24 and 25 May
This May, Mallorca will host the first edition of the Feria de la Mujer (Women's Fair), an event that celebrates entrepreneurship, connection and wellbeing from a female perspective. It will take place on Saturday 24 [...]
The Balearic Islands export 779 products to 157 countries and strengthen their international presence
The Balearic Islands have opened up their economy to 157 international markets with an export basket that now includes 779 distinct industrial and agri-food products, marking the highest level of diversification in the past three [...]
More than 100,000 taxpayers will save 43.6 million euros in the 2024 tax return in the Balearic Islands
More than 100,000 taxpayers will benefit from a tax saving of 43.6 million euros in this year's 2024 tax return in the Balearic Islands, representing an increase of 156.7% compared to 2022. This was announced [...]
EMT secures a €20M loan due to the lack of liquidity caused by free transport in Palma
The Board of Directors of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) of Palma has approved the contracting of a short-term credit policy worth 20 million euros. This measure aims to alleviate liquidity problems caused by the [...]
The Govern backs desalination as a key water strategy in response to aquifer depletion in the Balearic Islands
The Minister for the Sea and the Water Cycle of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Juan Manuel Lafuente, has placed desalination at the heart of the water strategy of the regional government, in response [...]
The Fira del Llibre 2025 in Palma moves to Plaça d’Espanya from 30 May to 8 June
The 43rd edition of the Fira del Llibre in Palma (Palma Book Fair) will take place from 30 May to 8 June in a new location: the Plaça d’Espanya. This initiative, organised by the Gremi [...]
The Consell allocates €2.1 million to boost the promotion of the local product of Mallorca in 2025
The Consell will allocate 2.1 million euros in aid to promote the local product of Mallorca in 2025, a 50% increase compared to 2024, when 1.4 million was allocated. These subsidies, managed by the Department [...]
Resounding success at the first Fira de la Sardina: over 3,000 kilos of sardines consumed in four days
The Fira de la Sardina (Sardine Fair), organised by the Confraria de Pescadors de Palma (Guild of Fishermen of Palma) with the support of the Ajuntament de Palma, closed its first edition with a resounding [...]
Education bans the use of mobile phones in public and subsidised schools from the 2025–2026 academic year
The Department for Education and Universities of the Balearic Islands has announced a new regulation that bans the use of mobile phones and other personal electronic devices in non-university public and state-subsidised schools. This measure, [...]
The Consell de Mallorca strengthens the fight against illegal tourism with over 3,000 inspections this summer
The Consell de Mallorca will intensify the fight against illegal tourist activity this summer with an ambitious inspection plan exceeding 3,000 actions until 15 November. The main objective is to eradicate irregular holiday rentals, which [...]
Balearic Islands will lead economic growth in Spain between 2025 and 2026, according to Airef
The Balearic Islands are emerging as the Spanish region with the highest economic growth between 2025 and 2026, according to the latest Monitoring Report on the Medium-Term Fiscal and Structural Plan 2025–2028 published by the [...]
Water reserves rise slightly in April and reach 53% in the Balearic Islands
The month of April ended with a slight improvement in the water reserves of the Balearic Islands, reaching 53%, one point above the figure recorded the previous month (52%). This figure matches that of April [...]
Magic Mar and Joan Antoni Riera win the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025
The Son Pardo racetrack experienced one of its most memorable days this Sunday with the celebration of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025 (2025 National Trotting Grand Prix), which crowned the duo formed by [...]
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 [...]
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