Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands falls by 53% in seven years
Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands has fallen by 53% over the last seven years, dropping from 83% in 2019 to 30% in 2025. This is according to the report Quality of Employment Growth in [...]
The Summer Exhibition 2026 at La Misericòrdia brings together 50 artists until 30 July
The Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia is hosting the Salón de Verano (Summer Exhibition) 2026 until 30 July. This group exhibition brings together works by 50 artists from the Cercle de Belles Arts de Palma. Admission [...]
The Festes de La Beata 2026 will fill Valldemossa with tradition, music and devotion from 17 to 28 July
The Festes de La Beata 2026 de Valldemossa will be held from 17 to 28 July with a programme that combines tradition, music, culture, sport and activities for all ages. For almost two weeks, the [...]
The Balearic Islands’ first satellite is now in space after launching aboard a SpaceX rocket
Balears now has its first satellite in space. Posidònia has successfully completed its launch and opens a new chapter for the technological innovation of the archipelago. The project, developed by Open Cosmos and co-funded by [...]
Port de Pollença celebrates the Festes de la Mare de Déu del Carme 2026 from 10 to 19 July
The Festes de la Mare de Déu del Carme 2026 in Port de Pollença take place from 10 to 19 July with a programme that will once again fill the Moll with activities for all [...]
Balears fall for the K-pop phenomenon
What is K-pop and why does it appeal to such a diverse audience? The rise of Korean artistic culture in the Balearic Islands has been gradual, gaining visibility thanks to local initiatives such as K-pop [...]
Suicide prevention in the Balearic Islands: Mental Health launches a programme for people over 65
The Directorate General of Mental Health of the Ministry of Health has reported that in 2024 a total of 90 deaths by suicide in the Balearic Islands were recorded (22 women and 68 men), which [...]
Orange alert (IG-1) activated for the Meteobal Plan on all islands
The General Directorate of Emergencies and Interior of the Govern of the Balearic Islands has kept the orange alert (IG-1) of the Meteobal Plan activated across all the islands due to forecasts of heavy rain [...]
Two osprey chicks hatch on Sa Dragonera after 70 years
The Sa Dragonera Natural Park has been the stage of a historic milestone for Balearic biodiversity: the birth of two osprey chicks (Pandion haliaetus) after seven decades without breeding records on the island. The Minister [...]
Manacor welcomes the first development of limited-price housing in the Balearic Islands
Manacor becomes the pioneering municipality to host the first promotion of limited-price housing (VPL) in the Balearic Islands, a new type of affordable housing for residents regulated by the Emergency Housing Decree Law and Law [...]
The City Council launches a Shock Plan to build 2,000 affordable homes in Palma
El City Council has launched a Housing Shock Plan which includes the construction of nearly 2,000 affordable homes in Palma, aiming to address the growing demand for reasonably priced rentals in the city. The homes [...]
The Diada de Mallorca 2025 celebrates the 150th anniversary of ‘El pi de Formentor’ with two weeks of activities
The Diada de Mallorca 2025 (Mallorca Day), which will be commemorated on 12 September, returns with a programme more deeply rooted and diverse than ever, with cultural, sporting and festive activities across every corner of [...]
First black vulture nest located outside the Serra de Tramuntana
The Balearic Government has confirmed for the first time the existence of a black vulture nest (Aegypius monachus) outside the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a breeding pair located in the municipality of Artà, within the [...]
ITV Mallorca reduces waiting lists and will open on Saturdays in September
The Consell de Mallorca has managed to reduce the waiting lists at ITV Mallorca, now offering appointments within a time frame of fifteen days to a month and a half. This represents a significant improvement [...]
The Festa des Vermar 2025 in Binissalem: a month of wine, culture and tradition
Here comes the Festa des Vermar 2025 (Grape Harvest Festival) in Binissalem, the grand celebration of wine, tradition and local culture that transforms the town into a lively stage full of music, gastronomy, culture and [...]
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 XXI Amateur Theatre Festival ‘Burball’ will bring together 15 local companies in Palma
Palma will host between 5 and 28 September the XXI Mostra de Teatre Aficionat ‘Burball’ (XXI Amateur Theatre Festival), which will bring together 15 local amateur theatre companies at the Teatre Municipal Maruja Alfaro Mar [...]
Son Espases revolutionises public healthcare in the Balearic Islands with robotic thoracic surgery
The Hospital Universitari Son Espases has marked a milestone in the public healthcare of the Balearic Islands by performing the first robotic thoracic surgery procedures. Thanks to the Da Vinci XI robotic platform, the centre [...]
Golpe a la piratería: la Policía Local interviene casi 6.000 objetos falsificados en Platja de Palma
La Policía Local de Palma ha llevado a cabo un amplio operativo contra la falsificación de marcas en comercios de Platja de Palma. Durante la jornada del jueves, se incautaron un total de 5.757 prendas [...]
Nearly 40% of Mallorca’s online-listed tourist properties operate without a licence
Almost four out of ten listings for holiday stays in Mallorca lack an official registration. This has been revealed by a pioneering analysis conducted by the Department of Tourism of the Consell de Mallorca, which [...]
A submarine robot strengthens the monitoring of the Balearic coastline
The Government of the Balearic Islands has introduced a submarine robot for coastal monitoring, aiming to enhance the supervision of ports, anchorages and marine areas of high environmental value. This device will allow the detection [...]
Palma celebrates the Festes de la Mare de Déu de la Salut 2025 from 5 to 8 September
The Festes de la Mare de Déu de la Salut 2025 of Palma (Patrona Festivities 2025 of Palma), one of the most important summer celebrations in the city, will take place from 5 to 8 [...]
Mallorca Caprice 2025–2026: the essential guide to discovering the island with style, sustainability and flavour
The new edition of Mallorca Caprice 2025-2026, Mediterranean Happiness Guide is now available at the island’s leading newsstands and most exclusive locations. Published by the Mallorca Global agency, this annual guide has become an essential [...]
Demand for second-hand books soars in the Balearic Islands ahead of the new school year
The demand for second-hand books in the Balearic Islands has surged this summer, with an increase of 207% in July compared to June, according to data from Milanuncios and Appinio. ESO textbooks lead the growth [...]
In 2024, 71% of the women accommodated in Palma for gender-based violence were foreigners
The profile of women assisted by the Municipal Reception Service for Victims of Gender-Based Violence (SAMVVM) in Palma in 2024 shows that 71% were foreigners, mainly from Latin America, 63% were unemployed, and more than [...]
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