The Govern clears more than 6.7 kilometres of watercourses in Mallorca during June
The Govern balear (Balearic Government) carried out maintenance work along 6,720 metres of watercourses in Mallorca during June. The work covered seven sections in the municipalities of Consell, Pollença, Montuïri, Santanyí and Campos, with the [...]
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 [...]
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma: fan zones for Spain and Argentina supporters
Those looking for where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma on a big screen now have several confirmed options. Palma City Council will provide two separate venues for the Spain-Argentina match on [...]
La Misericòrdia opens the exhibition “Voids: spaces for contemplation” by Vicenç Mulet
The exhibition at La Misericòrdia, Buits: espais per a la mirada (Voids: spaces for contemplation), brings together 25 steel sculptures by Mallorcan artist Vicenç Mulet. The exhibition can be visited until 22 September in the [...]
Son Castelló will have a new Local Police station with capacity for 150 officers
The new Local Police station in Son Castelló will be located in the former fire station on Gremi dels Picapedrers street. Palma City Council’s Governing Board has approved the lease of the building, which will [...]
Mallorca’s heritage goes digital with 50 interactive resources and augmented reality
Mallorca's heritage now has a new digital showcase thanks to the Mallorca Digitalizada y Realidad Aumentada (Digitised Mallorca and Augmented Reality) project. The initiative brings together 50 historical, cultural, natural and ethnological assets from the [...]
The future train between Palma and Alcúdia will serve around 2.1 million passengers a year
The future rail line between Palma and Alcúdia is expected to serve around 2.1 million passengers a year and is scheduled to be operational by 2031. It will be one of the major expansions of [...]
Housing construction grows by 27.6% in the first quarter in the Balearic Islands
The construction sector is experiencing a dynamic period in the Balearic Islands thanks to a notable increase in housing permits during the first quarter of 2025. According to the latest Economic Outlook published by the [...]
The Consell will limit non-resident property owners in Mallorca to one vehicle each
The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, announced this Monday during the General Policy Debate that next June the draft bill that will regulate for the first time the entry of vehicles on [...]
The Balearic Islands 2025 shopping voucher campaign kicks off with over 1,000 participating establishments
This Monday, 26 May, marks the start of the Balearic Islands 2025 shopping voucher campaign, an initiative by the Government of the Balearic Islands aimed at promoting local consumption through direct discounts on purchases made [...]
The Feria de la Mujer Mallorca celebrates its first edition in Palma on 24 and 25 May
This May, Mallorca will host the first edition of the Feria de la Mujer (Women's Fair), an event that celebrates entrepreneurship, connection and wellbeing from a female perspective. It will take place on Saturday 24 [...]
The Balearic Islands export 779 products to 157 countries and strengthen their international presence
The Balearic Islands have opened up their economy to 157 international markets with an export basket that now includes 779 distinct industrial and agri-food products, marking the highest level of diversification in the past three [...]
More than 100,000 taxpayers will save 43.6 million euros in the 2024 tax return in the Balearic Islands
More than 100,000 taxpayers will benefit from a tax saving of 43.6 million euros in this year's 2024 tax return in the Balearic Islands, representing an increase of 156.7% compared to 2022. This was announced [...]
EMT secures a €20M loan due to the lack of liquidity caused by free transport in Palma
The Board of Directors of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) of Palma has approved the contracting of a short-term credit policy worth 20 million euros. This measure aims to alleviate liquidity problems caused by the [...]
The Govern backs desalination as a key water strategy in response to aquifer depletion in the Balearic Islands
The Minister for the Sea and the Water Cycle of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Juan Manuel Lafuente, has placed desalination at the heart of the water strategy of the regional government, in response [...]
The Fira del Llibre 2025 in Palma moves to Plaça d’Espanya from 30 May to 8 June
The 43rd edition of the Fira del Llibre in Palma (Palma Book Fair) will take place from 30 May to 8 June in a new location: the Plaça d’Espanya. This initiative, organised by the Gremi [...]
The Consell allocates €2.1 million to boost the promotion of the local product of Mallorca in 2025
The Consell will allocate 2.1 million euros in aid to promote the local product of Mallorca in 2025, a 50% increase compared to 2024, when 1.4 million was allocated. These subsidies, managed by the Department [...]
Resounding success at the first Fira de la Sardina: over 3,000 kilos of sardines consumed in four days
The Fira de la Sardina (Sardine Fair), organised by the Confraria de Pescadors de Palma (Guild of Fishermen of Palma) with the support of the Ajuntament de Palma, closed its first edition with a resounding [...]
Education bans the use of mobile phones in public and subsidised schools from the 2025–2026 academic year
The Department for Education and Universities of the Balearic Islands has announced a new regulation that bans the use of mobile phones and other personal electronic devices in non-university public and state-subsidised schools. This measure, [...]
The Consell de Mallorca strengthens the fight against illegal tourism with over 3,000 inspections this summer
The Consell de Mallorca will intensify the fight against illegal tourist activity this summer with an ambitious inspection plan exceeding 3,000 actions until 15 November. The main objective is to eradicate irregular holiday rentals, which [...]
Balearic Islands will lead economic growth in Spain between 2025 and 2026, according to Airef
The Balearic Islands are emerging as the Spanish region with the highest economic growth between 2025 and 2026, according to the latest Monitoring Report on the Medium-Term Fiscal and Structural Plan 2025–2028 published by the [...]
Water reserves rise slightly in April and reach 53% in the Balearic Islands
The month of April ended with a slight improvement in the water reserves of the Balearic Islands, reaching 53%, one point above the figure recorded the previous month (52%). This figure matches that of April [...]
Magic Mar and Joan Antoni Riera win the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025
The Son Pardo racetrack experienced one of its most memorable days this Sunday with the celebration of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025 (2025 National Trotting Grand Prix), which crowned the duo formed by [...]
Palma Airport surpasses 3 million passengers in April driven by international traffic
Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Joan Airport experienced a significant increase in April, recording over 3 million passengers (3,010,158), a 7.2% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Growth was clearly driven by international connections, [...]
The Moll de Pescadors is hosting the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma until 18 May
Moll de Pescadors transforms from 15 to 18 May into the epicentre of local produce and seafaring tradition with the celebration of the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma (First Sardine [...]
Toni Nadal, awarded the first Sobrassada d’Or for Excellence of Mallorca
Toni Nadal, renowned tennis coach and key figure in promoting Mallorcan sport internationally, has been awarded the 1st Sobrassada d’Or Award for Excellence, a distinction promoted by the Consell de Mallorca and the IGP Sobrassada [...]
The Gran Premio Nacional de Trote celebrates its 92nd edition on 18 May at Son Pardo
This Sunday 18 May, at 6:30 p.m., the Son Pardo racecourse will host the 92nd edition of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote, the most eagerly awaited event for Mallorcan fans and one of the [...]
Palma accounts for 48.39% of Social Security registrations in the Balearic Islands
The labour market in Palma continues to show positive signs. In April, the number of unemployed people dropped by 6.84% compared to April 2024, which means 928 fewer people out of work. Compared to the [...]
International Museum Day 2025: more than a dozen venues take part in Mallorca
International Museum Day 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday 18 May, and as in previous years, numerous cultural venues across Mallorca are taking part with a wide range of activities open to all. This year, [...]
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