The Govern activates an action plan to mitigate the effects of Trump’s new tariffs
The President of the Govern of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, has announced a short-term action plan aimed at mitigating the negative effects on the islands' businesses from the tariffs imposed by the United States. [...]
The Balearic Islands 2025-2026 school calendar sets the start of the academic year for 10th September
The School Calendar Advisory Council has approved the proposal by the Ministry of Education and Universities for the Balearic Islands school calendar 2025-2026. The calendar is now defined and ready for parents, students and teachers [...]
Holy Week 2025 in Palma: timetables and routes of the processions
From 11 to 20 April, the Holy Week 2025 in Palma will fill the city with solemnity and tradition through over a dozen processions. The celebration begins with the Procession of the Standards and culminates [...]
Palma City Council carries out the demolition of the illegal constructions in Son Banya
The Ajuntament de Palma has carried out today, Tuesday, the demolition works of the illegal constructions recently erected in the Son Riera-Son Banya area. The operation, which began at 09:15 hours, responds to the Council's [...]
Air transport, telecommunications and energy, the sectors with the most complaints in the Balearic Islands
Airlines, telecommunications companies and electricity suppliers were the sectors that registered the most complaints in Balearic Islands during 2024, according to the Consumer Affairs report from the regional government, which recorded a total of 7,629 [...]
The Minister of Tourism highlights the pioneering role of the Balearic Islands in tourism policies in Magaluf
The Government of Spain has allocated more than €288 million to improve tourism infrastructure in the Balearic Islands, an unprecedented investment aimed at promoting a more modern, sustainable, and adaptive tourism model that meets the [...]
Dies de Dansa 2025: a unique journey through contemporary dance in Inca
The Festival Dies de Dansa 2025 (Days of Dance) will take place on March 29 and 30 at the Teatre Principal d'Inca, aiming to further establish itself as one of the most important contemporary dance [...]
The combined reserve of the Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs exceeds 60% for the first time since July 2023
The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs, two of the main water resources in Palma, have experienced a significant improvement in their reserve levels, reaching for the first time in almost 18 months a filling average [...]
The Fira de Son Ferriol 2025 will bring together more than 170 exhibitors on 30 March
The Fira de Son Ferriol 2025 will celebrate its 31st edition this Sunday, 30 March, and is expected to welcome thousands of visitors, as in previous years. Organised by the Associació d’Indústria i Comerç de [...]
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival 2025 arrives in Mallorca with workshops, screenings, and competitions
The Catalan Manga and Anime Festival returns for its third edition from 21 March to 11 April 2025, with a programme full of activities for manga and anime lovers in Mallorca. The main day will [...]
The occupational accident rate in Balears drops, losing its top position in construction accidents nationwide
The occupational accident rate in Balears has seen a significant decline in 2024, particularly in the construction sector, where workplace accidents have dropped by 9.37% compared to the previous year. Thanks to this improvement, the [...]
A protest for housing in Palma called for 5 April under the slogan “End the housing business”
On 5 April at 12 p.m., a protest for housing in Palma will take place at Plaça d’Espanya. The demonstration, organised by the Sindicat de l’Habitatge de Palma, is part of a nationwide mobilisation happening [...]
The 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of Mallorca honours 299 young athletes and highlights the work of coaches
On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Auditòrium de Palma hosted the 23rd Sports Gala 2025 of the Consell de Mallorca, an event that recognised the effort and achievements of 299 young athletes aged between 6 [...]
Mallorca will regulate vehicle entry with a sustainable mobility law
The Consell de Mallorca has taken the first step towards creating a sustainable mobility law to regulate the entry of vehicles onto the island. The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and set a cap [...]
La Lluna en Vers 2025: thirteen nights of music, poetry and theatre under the moon of Mallorca
Since 2010, La Lluna en Vers -The Moon in Verse- has transformed Mallorca’s summer nights into a unique gathering of music, poetry, and theatre. In its 2025 edition, the festival returns with a programme that [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands is growing above the average for Spain and the EU
The Balearic Islands continue to consolidate their economic dynamism with 4% growth in 2024, significantly exceeding the national average (+3.2%) and that of the European Union (+1.0%). This is highlighted in the Economic Outlook Analysis [...]
SAMU 061 attended nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Emergency Medical Care Service SAMU 061 recorded a 4.7% increase in the number of incidents attended during the year 2024, reaching a total of 199,932 incidents. This increase reflects the growing volume of calls to [...]
‘De la terra a la cuina’: a gastronomic event to discover the flavours of the Serra de Tramuntana
On Saturday, 29 March, the Galatzó public estate (Calvià) will host the gastronomic event 'De la terra a la cuina' -From the land to the kitchen-, organised by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with [...]
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands increases its sales by 4% in 2024
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground in the market. In 2024, its sales increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching more than 5.2 million litres sold, up from 5 [...]
The Spanish Government’s multi-million debt to airlines for resident discounts jeopardises the Balearic Islands’ connectivity
The air connectivity between the Balearic Islands and the mainland is in a critical situation due to the Government's debt to airlines operating these routes. As of January 2025, the Executive owes €810 million to [...]
PIMEM warns about the impact of the exodus of workers from the private to the public sector
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its concern over the growing exodus of workers from the private sector to the regional administration. The employers' association warns that this phenomenon, [...]
The incidence of cardiovascular conditions increases by 5% in the islands
The SAMU 061 Balearic Islands attended a total of 23,246 cases related to cardiovascular conditions in 2024, representing an increase of 5% compared to the 22,109 cases recorded in 2023. This increase highlights the higher [...]
The Fira de la Carn i l’Embotit 2025 returns to Sóller with extended celebration hours
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Fira de la Carn i l'Embotit 2025 de Sóller -Meat and Sausage Fair- will take place this Sunday, 16 March at the Mercat Municipal and Plaça del Mercat. [...]
The future Arts District of Palma will have an investment of 70 million euros
The Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Districte de les Arts de Palma -Arts District of Palma-, an ambitious educational and cultural project with a total budget of 70 million euros. Its aim [...]
Blue Week 2025 will be held from 5 to 9 May to promote water sports and environmental education
"Get closer to the sea and start your adventure" is the slogan under which the Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Blue Week 2025 - Setmana Blava 2025, a free activities programme that [...]
Art Palma Brunch 2025 opens its doors on 22 March with more than 40 exhibitions
On Saturday, 22 March, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Art Palma Brunch 2025 will celebrate its 20th edition, establishing itself as one of the most important cultural events in Mallorca. Organised by Art Palma [...]
The 24-hour Helpline receives an average of 10 calls per day related to gender-based violence
The 24-hour Specialised Care Service for victims of gender-based violence of the Institut Balear de la Dona (IBDONA) handled a total of 5,688 communications during 2024. Of these, 4,737 were telephone calls, representing a 1.7% [...]
Easter 2025 in Mallorca: more than 20 cultural activities scheduled on the island
The Consell has presented a special programme for Easter 2025 in Mallorca with more than 20 cultural activities, taking place between 17 March and 13 April. The agenda includes exclusive exhibitions, concerts by music bands, [...]
Mallorca olive oil reaches a record sales figure of 378,000 litres in 2024
The marketing of oil with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Mallorca olive oil -Aceite de Mallorca- reached a record figure of 374,000 litres in 2024, representing an 18.3% increase compared to 2023. This growth is [...]
Unemployment in Palma falls by 5.51% in February and reaches minimum levels in several collectives
Palma cerró el mes de febrero con 13.549 personas en paro, lo que supone una reducción de 790 desempleados (-5,51%) en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior. Además, el desempleo descendió un 0,27% [...]
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