Almost a third of the Balearic Islands is under drought alert
31.6% of the Balearic Islands is now under a drought alert following the decline in water reserves recorded during July. Es Pla, Manacor-Felanitx and Migjorn are now under alert, while reserves across the archipelago have [...]
Tax revenue in the Balearic Islands rises by 4.14% in the first half of 2026
La tax revenue in the Balearic Islands reached €2.59 billion during the first half of 2026. This was €103.1 million more than in the same period last year, representing an increase of 4.14%. Personal income [...]
Feast of the Assumption in Mallorca 2026: 81 Beds of the Virgin and programme
Mallorca celebrates the Feast of the Assumption this Saturday, 15th August, with 81 Beds of the Virgin on display in churches across the island. Palma will have 24 monuments and the Part Forana another 57, [...]
Palma Airport opens new access for inter-island flights
Palma de Mallorca Airport opens the new access to its inter-island module this Friday, 14th August. The new facility maintains the dedicated security checkpoint for these flights, preserves the direct exit for arriving passengers without [...]
Mallorca eclipse 2026: 34 incidents, several rescues and no serious emergencies
Mallorca's historic solar eclipse on 12th August resulted in 34 incidents related to the event, none of them serious. The ECLIPBAL operation mobilised thousands of professionals across the Balearic Islands, while public transport absorbed significant [...]
Can minors buy energy drinks in Mallorca? Sales are now banned
From 12th August, the sale, supply or provision of energy drinks to minors is prohibited in Mallorca and throughout the Balearic Islands. The new regulations subject these drinks to the same restrictions on sales to [...]
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 [...]
Emaya removes 800 kilograms of waste from Na Burguesa
The municipal company Emaya, in collaboration with the Bishopric of Mallorca, has removed 800 kilograms of waste from the Na Burguesa grounds in Palma. The extraordinary intervention restored this natural area to its usual state. [...]
SMAP warns about fraudulent stickers on terminals of the ORA zone in Palma
The Municipal Parking and Projects Company (SMAP) has detected an attempted fraud in several terminals of the ORA zone in Palma. According to the entity, false stickers placed on the parking machines, displaying the message [...]
The Consell de Mallorca allocates more than €5.5M to the prevention of wildfires in the Serra de Tramuntana
The Consell de Mallorca will invest 5,520,195 euros in projects and grants for the prevention of wildfires in the Serra de Tramuntana and the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage. This plan combines institution-led [...]
Balearic Islands to request the provisional suspension of migrant minors’ distribution
The Govern and the four island councils will file a challenge against the Royal Decree approved on 22 July establishing the procedure for the reception of migrant minors. They will also request the provisional suspension [...]
The Govern intensifies the cleaning of torrents in Mallorca to prevent flooding
The President of the Govern of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has announced that since the beginning of the legislature, more than 250 kilometres of torrents in Mallorca have been cleaned, as part of a [...]
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 generates an economic impact of €21 million
The Palma International Boat Show 2025 (PIBS), held from 30 April to 3 May, generated an economic impact of €21 million, a 4.5% increase compared to 2024. The fair, organised by the Conselleria de Empresa, [...]
Felanitx celebrates 100 years of festivities with the Verbenas of 2025
Felanitx is getting ready for a truly unique summer. The Verbenas of Felanitx 2025, dedicated to Saint Augustine, mark their centenary this year with a very special programme that will take place in the Parc [...]
Orange alert activated in Mallorca due to heavy rain and storms
The Directorate General of Emergencies and Interior of the Balearic Government keeps the orange alert for rain and storms in Mallorca active, within the framework of the Special Plan for Adverse Weather Events (METEOBAL). This [...]
Balearic Islands send a contingent of 47 personnel to support the fight against wildfires in Castilla y León
The Government of the Balearic Islands has sent a relief contingent to Castilla y León to assist in extinguishing, rescue, and recovery operations in areas affected by the wildfires devastating the region. The operation has [...]
Top riders set to take over the Plaza de Toros for the Ciutat de Palma SoloFlow Freestyle Mallorca
The Plaza de Toros is getting ready to host on 23 August a spectacular event: Ciutat de Palma SoloFlow Freestyle Mallorca, bringing together the best national and international riders in this discipline. Impossible jumps and [...]
36 unaccompanied foreign minors arrive in Mallorca in fifteen days
The Institut Mallorquí d’Afers Socials (IMAS) warns of the saturation of the child protection system in Mallorca. In just the first fifteen days of August, 36 unaccompanied foreign minors arrived by boat, more than the [...]
Enquiries about renewable energy and electric mobility are on the rise
The Office for the Energy Transition of the Balearic Islands (OTEIB) recorded a significant increase in enquiries during the month of July. The six permanent offices across the archipelago received a total of 805 visits. [...]
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