Ses Fontanelles shipwreck nominated for National Geographic +HISTORIA Awards
The Ses Fontanelles shipwreck has been nominated for the National Geographic +HISTORIA Awards in the Best National Historical Discovery or Find category. The Late Roman vessel, which sank around 1,700 years ago off Playa de [...]
John Newman and Rudimental DJ headline Palma Patron Saint Festivities 2026 concert
John Newman and Rudimental DJ will headline the main concert of the Festes de la Patrona de Palma 2026 (Palma Patron Saint Festivities 2026), which will take place on Saturday 5 September at Parc de [...]
Dolphinfish fishing season begins in the Balearic Islands: dates and limits
The 2026 llampuga fishing season in the Balearic Islands begins this Tuesday, 25 August, and will run until 31 December. A total of 35 professional fishing vessels, all based in Mallorca, will take part in [...]
King Charles III honours Gabriel Escarrer with the Order of the British Empire
The President and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, has been appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III. The distinction recognises his contribution to the safety [...]
Balearic Islands add 325 new electric vehicle charging points since 2023
The public network of charging points in the Balearic Islands has grown by 29.5% over the past three years. The MELIB network has expanded from 1,100 points in 2023 to 1,425 in 2026, an increase [...]
Spain’s most expensive street to buy a home is in Andratx
Mallorca holds a prominent position among Spain's most exclusive residential markets. Three of the ten most expensive streets in Spain to buy a home are on the island. The top spot also goes to Camí [...]
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 [...]
A step forward towards a more accessible and sustainable Castell de Bellver
The City Council of Palma will carry out an ambitious project to improve the access routes and restore the natural surroundings of the Castell de Bellver, with a total investment of 2.9 million euros, of [...]
Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025 in Cala Cajada: three days of gastronomy, music, and seafaring tradition
Cala Rajada will once again become the gastronomic hub of Mallorca with the celebration of the Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025, taking place from 10 to 12 October. Organised by the Ajuntament de [...]
Commercial opening schedule in the Balearic Islands 2026: these are the authorised public holidays and Sundays
The Inter-Island Advisory Commission on Commerce has unanimously approved the opening schedule for commercial businesses in the Balearic Islands 2026, which sets out the ten days when shops will be allowed to open on public [...]
Year-on-year unemployment falls by 6.8% in September in the Balearic Islands
The labour market of the Balearic Islands closed September with a drop in unemployment of 6.8% compared to the same month last year, which equals 1,908 fewer unemployed people and brings the total to 26,054 [...]
The prices of tourist rentals in Mallorca fall by 34% in autumn
Prices for tourist rentals in Mallorca show a significant drop in autumn, following the high summer season. According to the holiday rental portal Holidu, the average nightly cost falls from €293 in August to €192 [...]
The flu vaccination campaign in the Balearic Islands starts on 13 October
The Ministry of Health has presented the new campaign of flu vaccination in the Balearic Islands for the 2025-2026 season, which will begin on 13 October with more than 276,800 doses available. The aim is [...]
The Sóller Tunnel will be closed at night from Monday to Thursday, from 6 October until mid-November
The Sóller Tunnel will remain closed at night from next Monday, 6 October 2025 to carry out maintenance work and improvements to the safety and control systems. The night closure will continue until the second [...]
The Maritime Museum of Mallorca reopens its doors on 3 October
The Museu Marítim de Mallorca (Maritime Museum of Mallorca) reopens to the public this Friday, 3 October, after nearly two years closed due to safety issues at its Ses Voltes (Palma) headquarters. The reopening will [...]
Six out of ten American tourists plan to visit Mallorca in the next three years
Mallorca is consolidating as one of the preferred destinations for American tourists. According to the report 2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers, produced by the consultancy MMGY Global for Turespaña, 60% of surveyed [...]
Emaya reduces water losses in Palma to 16%, a historic low
Emaya has managed to reduce water losses in the Palma network from 25% to 16%, the lowest figure on record. This improvement represents a saving of 3.6 cubic hectometres, equivalent to half of the Gorg [...]
Inca Hospital introduces virtual reality headsets to make chemotherapy more manageable
The Inca Regional Hospital has launched an innovative project to improve the quality of life of oncology patients. From now on, people receiving chemotherapy in the day hospital have access to virtual reality headsets that [...]
Fira d’Alcúdia 2025: four days that bring together history, flavour and celebration
The Fira d’Alcúdia 2025 (Alcúdia Fair), taking place from 2 to 5 October, once again fills the streets with tradition, history and community spirit. This year, the poster features the gegants d’Alcúdia, endearing symbols that, [...]
The Aemet issues a yellow alert during the day and an orange alert at night in Mallorca due to heavy rain and storms
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has declared a yellow alert in Mallorca due to rain and storms from 10:00 AM this Monday until midnight, when an orange alert is expected in the south and north [...]
Balearic Government uncovers 1,475 unregistered holiday rentals in eco-tax census
The Government of the Balearic Islands has taken an important step to improve the control of holiday rentals in the archipelago. Following a data cross-check with the island councils, 1,475 establishments were identified that held [...]
Etihad Airways will connect Abu Dhabi with Palma in the summer of 2026
Etihad Airways has announced that it will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Palma starting 12 June 2026. With this new route, Son Sant Joan airport will have, for the first time, a direct [...]
The drainage improvement works in Sant Llorenç will begin in early 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has approved the start of the tender process for works to improve drainage in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a key measure to prevent flooding like the tragic torrentada (flash flood) on [...]
Palma presents its candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2031 in Brussels
Palma has taken a decisive step towards becoming European Capital of Culture 2031. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, yesterday presented the city’s candidacy at the European Parliament in Brussels, describing it as “an extraordinary, challenging [...]
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey finishes second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or
The talented Mallorcan footballer Mariona Caldentey (Felanitx, 1996) achieved a historic milestone by finishing in second place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football. This recognition highlights her outstanding [...]
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics: Son Espases implements a new imaging technique
Hospital Universitario Son Espases has introduced the amyloid brain PET-CT into the Balearic public health system, a key advancement for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics. This technique allows the identification of [...]
Palma records nearly half a thousand victims of sexual exploitation, according to the City Council
At least 447 women are victims of sexual exploitation in Palma, according to the latest report Identification of cases of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (TFES), presented by the Palma City Council on [...]
Contemporary art takes centre stage in Palma with La Nit de l’Art 2025
Palma will host tomorrow Saturday, 20 September, from 18:00 to 23:00 hours, the Nit de l’Art 2025 (Night of Art 2025), an emblematic event that marks the start of the artistic season in the Balearic [...]
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