Trump’s war and its economic effects in the Balearic Islands
Another disaster of the Trump administration. A humanitarian, political and economic disaster. The war between the United States and Iran creates potentially worse economic effects than those arising from its tariff policy. The key, of [...]
How long could Mallorca withstand a maritime blockade?
Echoes of war: the island imports more than 800,000 tonnes of food each year and has only a limited buffer if supplies are disrupted Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragility of [...]
Hiking in Calvià: nature and history, step by step
SPECIAL CONTENT LEISURE'26 The municipality has launched the island's first certified short walking routes to strengthen its commitment to hiking The route signage ensures simple and safe navigation along Calvià's certified walking trails. Photos: [...]
The Autos-Da-Fé against the chuetas, origins of a discrimination
It was in 1435 that the Jewish religion was prohibited in Mallorca. Logically, a decree cannot make someone stop believing what they believe. By this I mean that those who were forced to be baptised [...]
The new horizon of Club de Mar-Mallorca
SPECIAL CONTENT Palma's historic marina completes its transformation with new spaces, services and a concept open to the city Club de Mar-Mallorca begins a new chapter this summer following the completion of an ambitious refurbishment [...]
Mallorca, the setting for the “astronomical lottery” of the 2026 solar eclipse
Mallorca is preparing to witness one of the great natural phenomena of the coming years. The total solar eclipse of 2026, which on 12 August will darken the island for approximately 1 minute and 36 [...]
Self-employed workers in Balearic Islands: the islands lead Spain in growth in May with a 2.2% increase
The self-employed in the Balearic Islands recorded the highest growth in Spain during the month of May. The archipelago added 2,361 new members of the Special Scheme for Self-Employed Workers (RETA), an increase of 2.2% [...]
The spring-summer 2026 edition of Mallorca Global Mag is now on sale at newsstands
The spring-summer 2026 edition of Mallorca Global Mag is now available at newsstands, regular distribution points and for download online. With 132 pages, the magazine offers a broad and cross-cutting look at current affairs in [...]
Mallorca June 2026 Agenda: concerts, fairs, art and the best plans of the month
June arrives in Mallorca with a packed events calendar featuring contemporary art, major concerts, festivals, gastronomic fairs, international sports and cultural activities for all audiences. From must-attend events such as Art Palma Summer, the Mallorca [...]
The Serra de Tramuntana unveils Georoutes, a digital network of 21 cultural itineraries
The Serra de Tramuntana is set to benefit from a new tool designed to promote and showcase its cultural heritage. The Consell de Mallorca and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) have presented Georoutes, [...]
The Local Produce Fair 2026 will bring together 26 exhibitors in Manacor on 31 May
The Local Produce Fair 2026 of Manacor (Fira del Producte Local 2026 de Manacor) will bring together 26 producers from the Balearic Islands this Sunday, 31 May, in an event held from 9:00 am to [...]
93% of Balearic residents already perceive the impact of the war in Iran on household finances
The impact of the war in Iran on the Balearic Islands is already being felt by 93% of residents in their household finances. This is reflected in the first survey carried out by Estudis d’Opinió [...]
Katharina Grosse transforms the Llotja de Palma into an immersive painting with her project “Arrels”
The German artist Katharina Grosse turns the Llotja de Palma into a large pictorial landscape with Arrels, an ambitious artistic intervention that can be visited from 28 May 2026 to 31 January 2027. The exhibition, [...]
Luxury tourism in Mallorca accounts for 27.3% of tourist spending with less than 8% of visitors
Luxury tourism in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands continues to gain strategic importance within the archipelago’s tourism model. Although travellers staying in five-star hotels account for just 7.84% of total tourists, their spending power already [...]
Palma Book Fair 2026 returns to Plaça Espanya from 29 May to 7 June
The Palma Book Fair 2026 (Fira del Llibre 2026) will once again turn the city centre into one of Mallorca’s major cultural meeting points. Organised by the Gremi de Llibreters de Mallorca with the support [...]
The Potato Night Fair 2026 in Sa Pobla celebrates the centenary of the Royal Kidney potato
The Potato Night Fair 2026 (Fira Nocturna de la Patata 2026) will once again fill the Plaça Major in sa Pobla with gastronomy, music and agricultural tradition on 5 and 6 June. The event, one [...]
The future Lluís Sitjar sports pavilion in Palma will have capacity for 2,500 spectators
The future Lluís Sitjar sports pavilion will have capacity for between 2,000 and 2,500 spectators and will promote the creation of more than 650 parking spaces in Es Fortí. The project will have an estimated [...]
Bicipalma will expand its service to the Passeig Marítim and Platja de Palma with 18 new stations
The expansion of Bicipalma will extend the public bicycle service to the Passeig Marítim and the Platja de Palma. The Municipal Parking and Projects Company (SMAP) has awarded the supply contract to carry out the [...]
The Fira de la Sardina (Sardine Fair) 2026 in Palma, from 14 to 17 May at the Moll de Pescadors
The Fira de la Sardina 2026 de Palma (Palma Sardine Fair 2026) holds its second edition on 14, 15, 16 and 17 May 2026 at the Moll de Pescadors. The event, organised by the Confraria [...]
Posidònia, the first Balearic satellite, will launch this summer after completing its final development phase
The first satellite in the history of the Balearic Islands, named Posidònia, is now fully completed and is scheduled for launch this summer. The project, promoted by the Government of the Balearic Islands together with [...]
The National Trotting Grand Prix 2026 will unveil a major permanent institutional trophy at Son Pardo (Palma)
The Gran Premi Nacional de Trot 2026 (National Trotting Grand Prix 2026) will take place next Sunday, 17 May at Son Pardo Racecourse, in Palma, with a day combining competition, institutional events and activities for [...]
Palma hosts an exhibition on the pioneers of photography by Miquel Salom
The photography exhibition in Palma, Miquel Salom i els pioners de la fotografia, introduces visitors to the evolution of this art form through historic cameras, original documents and works created using early photographic techniques. The [...]
The chef Macarena de Castro receives the Sobrassada d’Or 2026 award
The chef Macarena de Castro has received the Sobrassada d’Or 2026 – Excel·lència de Mallorca award, a distinction granted by the Consell de Mallorca and the IGP Sobrassada de Mallorca. The jury of the Sobrassada [...]
Two works from the Museu de Mallorca travel to the Prado for a major exhibition on Mediterranean Gothic art
The Museu de Mallorca will take part this year in an exhibition at the Museo Nacional del Prado with two outstanding medieval works in the Italo-Gothic style: The Crucifixion Panel and the Altarpiece of Saint [...]
Sant Jordi (Palma) will host the Fira del Caragol 2026 from 15 to 17 May
The Fira del Caragol 2026 (Snail Fair 2026) will turn the village of Sant Jordi, in Palma, into a major gastronomic, festive and recreational setting this Sunday, 17 May, centred on one of the most [...]
The Grear Palma Collecting Fair brings together books, records and vintage objects on 9 May at Plaça del Tub
The Plaça del Tub will become the focal point for collecting in Palma this Saturday, 9 May, with the celebration of the Great Palma Collecting Fair, an event that will bring together enthusiasts, curious visitors [...]
Blue Flags in Mallorca 2026: these are the 22 award-winning beaches
Mallorca will have a total of 22 Blue Flag beaches in 2026, spread across 11 municipalities on the island. Among them, Cala Major, in Palma, and Es Port-Es Dolç, in Ses Salines, regain the distinction [...]
Unemployment falls by 7.8% in Balears and reaches a historic low with 24,546 unemployed people
The number of unemployed people continues to fall in Balears and has reached historic lows. In April, the number of unemployed people stood at 24,546, a year-on-year fall of 7.8%, with 2,080 fewer people unemployed [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 closes with nearly 33,000 visitors, 9.5% more than in 2025
The Palma International Boat Show 2026 closed its 42nd edition this weekend with a total of 32,947 visitors, 9.5% more than the previous year and the highest figure of the last decade, according to the [...]
Approved housing units in Mallorca increase by 152% in the first two months of 2026
Mallorca starts 2026 with a strong boost in the residential sector. According to the Economic Overview of the Balearic Islands, prepared by the Direcció General d'Economia i Estadística, approved housing units in Mallorca increased by [...]
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