Clean-up boats remove more than 27 tonnes of waste from the Balearic coastline in 2024
The Balearic coastline waste collection campaign removed a total of 27,908.48 kg of waste in 2024, with a daily average of 182.30 kg. By island, Mallorca leads with 12,716 kg of waste collected, followed by [...]
The Consell will allocate 60% of its 2025 budget to social policies
The Consell de Mallorca will allocate six out of every ten euros to social policies in its 2025 budget. The budget for this purpose will be €391 million, an 11% increase compared to 2024. This [...]
Palma’s Nit de les Ànimes 2024 (Night of the Dead) will be held on the 9th of November
The next Saturday, 9th November, Parc de Sa Riera in Palma will once again host the celebration of Nit de les Ànimes 2024, offering numerous and varied activities for children and families. This event, now [...]
The largest electric vehicle charging hub in Balears now operational at the Mallorca Fashion Outlet in Marratxí
Authorities and business representatives inaugurated the 22 new electric car charging points in Marratxí. Photo: CAIB. The Government of the Balearic Islands has inaugurated the region’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hub operated [...]
Mallorca unifies its transport networks: TIB and EMT will have a single card by 2026
Mallorca's public transport system is about to undergo a major transformation in connectivity and accessibility through the integration of the TIB (Interurban Transport of the Balearic Islands) and EMT (Municipal Transport Company of Palma) networks. [...]
All Saints in Palma 2024: the city council programs various activities
The Palma City Council, through the Municipal Funeral Company (EFM), has organized various activities to commemorate All Saints' Day on November 1, providing remembrance spaces and support for visitors to the Son Valentí cemetery. Here [...]
The “ADN Sant Sebastià” exhibition will recall the history of the festival of the patron saint of Palma
The Ajuntament de Palma has announced an exciting new addition to the Sant Sebastià 2025 celebrations: the exhibition "ADN Sant Sebastià", designed to delve into the history and evolution of this emblematic festival for the [...]
Unemployment in the Balearic Islands falls 7.3% in September due to the extension of the season
The labor market in the Balearic Islands continues to show positive signs in September 2024, with an annual unemployment decrease of 7.3%, surpassing the national average of 5.4%. This reduction places the number of unemployed [...]
Prohens announces an increase in the ITS and water fees
The president of the Balearic Government, Marga Prohens, has announced an increase in the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) and the water levy for large consumers. This measure is part of the urgent decree against tourism [...]
65% of vacation rental hosts support tourism regulations
A 65% of hosts in Mallorca support the implementation of tourism regulations that balance the island's growth as a holiday destination with the well-being of local residents. The study, conducted by the holiday rental portal [...]
Poetic autumn at the Casa Blai Bonet in Santanyí
The Casa Blai Bonet in Santanyí kicks off its autumn 2024 programme with an exciting series of poetic and literary activities. This centre, which opened in June, has become a cultural landmark in Mallorca, and [...]
Prohens is committed to the new train to Llucmajor
The new train to Llucmajor is the major announcement in the general policy debate. The President of the Govern de les Illes Balears, Marga Prohens, has revealed one of the most anticipated measures for mobility [...]
Palma leads private jet flights in Spain and ranks third in Europe
Palma de Mallorca has solidified its position as the Spanish airport with the most private jet traffic, according to a recent Greenpeace report. In 2023, Son Sant Joan airport recorded 7,502 arrivals of such flights, [...]
Marga Prohens announces measures to alleviate the housing crisis
The President of the Govern de les Illes Balears, Marga Prohens, highlighted in the general policy debate that access to housing is the main issue facing the islands. In response, she unveiled an ambitious action [...]
The ‘Build to Rent’ programme aims to promote affordable housing in Mallorca.
The "Construir para alquilar" program, promoted by the Govern de les Illes Balears, positions itself as one of the key measures in the housing sector, aiming to generate around 1,800 affordable homes in six municipalities [...]
Where to see the winners of Pop Rock 2024: Lyra’s Hëll, in concert in October
Lyra's Hëll, the all-female band crowned winners of the Pop Rock 2024 Contest, are set to keep thrilling audiences. After their victory in the final held on 28 September at ses Voltes, Palma, these talented [...]
Diada de Alcudia: celebrations, tradition and the 2024 Fair
On 1st October, Alcúdia will celebrate its “Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España” Day, with a series of events dedicated to highlighting the beauty and heritage of this historic Mallorcan town. In addition, Alcúdia will [...]
Foods that will rise in price starting in October
From 1st October 2024, the prices of several basic food items will rise in supermarkets due to the end of the temporary VAT reduction that the Government had implemented to ease the tax burden on [...]
FIET 2024: The great event of children’s and youth theater in Vilafranca de Bonany
The Fira de Teatre Infantil i Juvenil de les Illes Balears (FIET) returns this October for its 22nd edition, firmly established as one of the most important events in children's and youth theatre in Spain. [...]
Balearic Islands Tourism Night 2024: these are all the winners awarded
The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, concluded the eighth edition of the Balearic Islands Tourism Night 2024, held at the Convent de Sant Diego in Alaior, Menorca. During the ceremony, [...]
Visit the Cathedral of Mallorca for free, in 3D and from home
The Mallorca Cathedral, one of the most iconic monuments in the Mediterranean, and the Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca (MASM) have taken an important step towards the digitisation of their historical-artistic heritage by joining [...]
The Fira Dolça 2024 in Esporles will have its own Night of Art
On Sunday, October 6, Esporles will celebrate the XVIII edition of the Fira Dolça. An event that has become a true celebration of the rich pastry and local products of the Balearic Islands. This 2024, [...]
Expanded Literature Festival 2024: culture from 3 to 6 October in Magaluf
The Expanded Literature Festival 2024 of Magaluf (FLEM) returns with an edition that combines the best of literature, music, art, and reflection. This event, which has become a cultural benchmark in Mallorca, will offer a [...]
The Consell celebrates 40 years of the Mallorca Fire Brigade Service
The Fire Brigade of Mallorca, founded in 1984, commemorates four decades of emergency service in the island's Part Forana. Llorenç Galmés, president of the Consell de Mallorca, took part in the gala celebrating the 40th [...]
The Balearic Islands is the Spanish region with the highest number of vehicles per inhabitant
The Balearic Islands is the region of Spain with the most vehicles per thousand inhabitants. This is according to data published this Monday by the DGT in its General Statistical Yearbook. In total, last year [...]
The Teatre de Barra 2024 reaches its 25th edition
The Teatre de Barra 2024 returns to Palma for its 25th edition, bringing the performing arts to five bars and restaurants across the city. From 26th September to 24th October, the public can enjoy theatrical [...]
SFM reinforces the Palma-UIB metro with new trains and more frequencies during peak hours
Servicios Ferroviarios de Mallorca (SFM) has introduced one of its new trains to improve the Palma-UIB metro service during peak hours. This enhancement, starting this Monday, doubles the frequency during times of high demand, offering [...]
Mallorca promotes the restoration of more than 1,000 windmills in Pla de Sant Jordi
The Consell de Mallorca has launched a new subsidy line aimed at restoring windmills in the Pla de Sant Jordi. The goal is to recover and preserve one of the island's most iconic heritages. In [...]
The IV Circus Cycle of Palma 2024 begins this Friday with shows for the whole family
On Friday, 27th February 2024, the IV Circus Cycle of Palma kicks off, an event full of acrobatics, juggling, and fun. For four days, the streets and squares of the city will come alive with [...]
Fires de Llucmajor 2024: tradition, community and hospitality
Llucmajor Town Hall has officially announced the 478th edition of the Fires de Llucmajor, one of the oldest and most significant celebrations in Mallorca. This year, the Fires will take place from September 29, the [...]
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