Emaya removes more than 57 tonnes of waste in Palma since 1 October
The municipal company Emaya continues to make progress in the fourth phase of the ‘Palma a Punt’ cleaning reinforcement plan, which since 1 October has made it possible to remove 57.36 tonnes of waste across [...]
Guide to safe online shopping on Black Friday
Black Friday arrives this Friday, 28 November, bringing with it a wave of discounts flooding websites, social media and sales platforms. Most purchases are made online, an environment where deceptive practices increase at this time [...]
Tourist spending in Balearic retail outlets nears 2 billion euros up to September
The retail sector in the Balearic Islands continues to gain momentum in 2025 thanks to the strong boost from tourist spending. According to the latest report from the Observatori del Comerç corresponding to the third [...]
Workplace accident rates fall by 9.6% in the Balearic Islands, marking three consecutive years of decline
Workplace accident rates continue to decrease in the Balearic Islands. According to the data analysed by the Tripartite Consultative Commission of the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate – chaired by the Minister of Labour, Public [...]
Palma proposes doubling the contribution under the Capital Status Law to 60 million euros per year
The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, has presented a proposal to amend the Capital Status Law with the aim of guaranteeing a "fair and efficient" funding system for the city. The initiative sets a [...]
Green light for Phase II of the Parc de la Mar renovation, with a budget of €9.4 million
The Palma City Council Governing Board has initially approved this Wednesday the improvement project for the Parc de la Mar (Phase II), an intervention involving a total investment of €9,432,548, of which €6 million will [...]
The Balearic Islands promote cultural tourism at the World Travel Market in London
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are taking part from 4 to 6 November in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. The main objective is [...]
Stroke cases attended by SAMU 061 increase by 23% in the Balearic Islands
Cases of stroke attended by SAMU 061 between January and September this year have increased by 23% compared to the same period last year. In total, 767 stroke codes were activated, compared to 624 recorded [...]
Mallorca will have its own section of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) in 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the route of the new hiking trail of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) from Mallorca, which will allow pilgrims to begin the Jacobean journey without leaving [...]
Airbnb removes more than 2,300 unlicensed holiday rental listings in Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca has confirmed the removal of more than 2,300 listings hosted on the Airbnb platform that did not have a tourist registration number. These are the first results of the second phase [...]
The Consell will install 64 cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana to curb illegal races
The Consell de Mallorca has approved a project to improve road safety and reduce illegal racing and excessive noise in the Serra de Tramuntana. The plan includes the installation of 64 monitoring cameras and 20 [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands grew at twice the EU average in the second quarter of 2025
The economy of the Balearic Islands remains strong and continues to stand out above the European average. According to the Economic Situation Analysis of the Balearic Islands, the archipelago’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the [...]
The oriental wasp, classified as an invasive species, arrives in Mallorca
One of the specimens of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) found in Mallorca. Photo: CAIB. The Balearic Government has confirmed the presence of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) in Mallorca. This is a [...]
Buying a home in the Balearic Islands takes twice as long as in the rest of Spain
Residents in the Balearic Islands need twice as long to buy a home compared to the rest of Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (CES) report for 2024. In the islands, a family [...]
Mallorca strengthens its position as the second-best winter sun destination in the Mediterranean
A new study by the ferry booking platform Ferryhopper places Mallorca in second place in the ranking of the best Mediterranean winter sun destinations, only behind Malta. According to the research, Mallorca offers an average [...]
Almost 8 tonnes of waste removed from the Balearic coastline in September
The coastal cleaning service of the Balearic Islands removed 7,988 kilos of waste from the sea and the coastline during September 2025. The operation, coordinated by PortsIB and the Ministry of the Sea and the [...]
Son Llàtzer introduces VR glasses in paediatric emergencies to reduce children’s anxiety
The Son Llàtzer University Hospital has introduced virtual reality glasses in its Paediatric Emergency Department. The aim is to reduce fear, anxiety and pain experienced by children during medical tests or procedures. Photo: CAIB. [...]
Palma gets moving against cancer again on 26 October
Palma is preparing to once again fill its streets with solidarity with the tenth edition of “Mallorca on the Move Against Cancer”, which will take place on Sunday, 26 October. The event, organised by the [...]
Electric scooters account for over 2,000 fines in Palma during the summer
Palma City Council has recorded 7,702 reports of antisocial behaviour between July and September, double the figure for the same period last year. Of these, 4,131 correspond to the new Civic Ordinance, in force since [...]
Port d’Andratx celebrates the 2025 Fira Marinera with a weekend of nautical, cultural and gastronomic activities
The Fira Marinera 2025 (Maritime Fair) takes place on 18 and 19 October at Port d’Andratx. This event, organised by the Ajuntament d'Andratx in collaboration with the Club de Vela Port d’Andratx -CVPA- (Port d’Andratx [...]
Porto Pi Celebrates 30 Years with a Retrospective Exhibition in Palma
Porto Pi, Mallorca’s first shopping center, commemorates its 30th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition that spans three decades of shared history between the center and the island. The exhibition, inaugurated by the Mayor of Palma, [...]
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is the fastest-growing in the Mediterranean
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is currently the fastest-growing in the entire Mediterranean, according to the latest data from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. So far this year, more than [...]
The reforestation of s’Alqueria Vella progresses with the planting of 40,000 native trees
The Balearic Government has launched an ambitious reforestation project at the public estate of s’Alqueria Vella, located within the Llevant Peninsula Natural Park (Artà). The initiative includes the planting of 40,000 native trees and shrubs [...]
Palma bans new tourist rental places to strengthen the quality of the destination
The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, has announced the ban on new tourist rental places throughout the city “in all its forms.” According to the mayor, the City Council already has ready a modification [...]
The first Local Product Voucher campaign in the Balearic Islands is underway to boost domestic consumption
The Local Product Vouchers 2025 campaign is now underway. This initiative, the first of its kind, aims to promote the consumption of local and proximity products and to directly support the primary sector of the [...]
The Govern confirms the future extension of Palma’s metro to Son Espases
The Government of the Balearic Islands has announced the extension of Palma's metro to the University Hospital Son Espases. President Margalida Prohens stated that the Government and Palma City Council are already working on the [...]
Prohens says the Balearic Islands cannot sustain “unlimited” population growth
The President of the Balearic Government, Margalida Prohens, focused the general policy debate, held yesterday in the Balearic Parliament, on what she described as “the main challenge facing the Balearic Islands”: demographic growth. The president [...]
The ‘Cavallets de mar balears’ project releases 70 seahorses along the coasts of Mallorca
A total of 70 seahorses have been released along the coasts of Mallorca thanks to the “Cavallets de mar balears” (Balearic Seahorses) project, led by the Palma Aquarium Foundation and Banca March. The releases took [...]
Lluís Sitjar will host a sports hall, a car park and new healthcare facilities
After years of waiting, Lluís Sitjar is beginning to illuminate its future. The Urban Planning Department of the Ajuntament de Palma has initially approved a specific modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) affecting [...]
The Consell de Mallorca begins the expropriation process of the Castle of Alaró
The emblematic Castle of Alaró will become publicly owned in the coming months thanks to the expropriation process promoted by the Consell de Mallorca. The island institution aims to turn this monument into a space [...]
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