Arrivals, overnight stays and spending by Spanish tourists in the Balearic Islands fall at the start of the year
The number of Spanish tourists in the Balearic Islands fell during the first quarter of 2026. The archipelago received 8.8% fewer trips by residents in Spain compared with the same period in 2025. In addition, [...]
“The Serra de Tramuntana, Before and After” exhibition at La Misericòrdia in Palma until 12 July
The The Serra de Tramuntana, Before and After (La Serra de Tramuntana, antes y después) exhibition can now be visited at the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia in Palma. The exhibition will remain open until 12 [...]
When weight loss also reduces addiction, by Andreu Palou
In recent years, anti-obesity drugs have achieved unprecedented success, with clinically relevant and sustained weight reductions. Active ingredients such as semaglutide —marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy—, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and more recently tirzepatide —Mounjaro [...]
July agenda in Mallorca: concerts, festivals, cinema and summer nights
July arrives in Mallorca with an agenda shaped by major concerts, open-air festivals, night fairs and cultural events that bring summer nights to life. This month, the island brings together international names, Latin music, Spanish [...]
Mallorca in the Spotlight: “When you do not have housing, you do not have identity”
The housing challenge for the inmigrant population The consuls of Morocco, Argentina and Finland discuss the housing crisis and its impact on foreign communities in Mallorca at Inca Access to housing has become one of [...]
Palma’s former prison will be transformed into a professional residence with 139 endowment housing units
The redevelopment of Palma’s former prison has taken another step forward. The Ajuntament has approved the preliminary project to transform the building into a professional residence with 139 temporary endowment housing units for people who [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands is growing above the average for Spain and the EU
The Balearic Islands continue to consolidate their economic dynamism with 4% growth in 2024, significantly exceeding the national average (+3.2%) and that of the European Union (+1.0%). This is highlighted in the Economic Outlook Analysis [...]
SAMU 061 attended nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Emergency Medical Care Service SAMU 061 recorded a 4.7% increase in the number of incidents attended during the year 2024, reaching a total of 199,932 incidents. This increase reflects the growing volume of calls to [...]
‘De la terra a la cuina’: a gastronomic event to discover the flavours of the Serra de Tramuntana
On Saturday, 29 March, the Galatzó public estate (Calvià) will host the gastronomic event 'De la terra a la cuina' -From the land to the kitchen-, organised by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with [...]
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands increases its sales by 4% in 2024
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground in the market. In 2024, its sales increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching more than 5.2 million litres sold, up from 5 [...]
The Spanish Government’s multi-million debt to airlines for resident discounts jeopardises the Balearic Islands’ connectivity
The air connectivity between the Balearic Islands and the mainland is in a critical situation due to the Government's debt to airlines operating these routes. As of January 2025, the Executive owes €810 million to [...]
PIMEM warns about the impact of the exodus of workers from the private to the public sector
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its concern over the growing exodus of workers from the private sector to the regional administration. The employers' association warns that this phenomenon, [...]
The incidence of cardiovascular conditions increases by 5% in the islands
The SAMU 061 Balearic Islands attended a total of 23,246 cases related to cardiovascular conditions in 2024, representing an increase of 5% compared to the 22,109 cases recorded in 2023. This increase highlights the higher [...]
The Fira de la Carn i l’Embotit 2025 returns to Sóller with extended celebration hours
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Fira de la Carn i l'Embotit 2025 de Sóller -Meat and Sausage Fair- will take place this Sunday, 16 March at the Mercat Municipal and Plaça del Mercat. [...]
The future Arts District of Palma will have an investment of 70 million euros
The Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Districte de les Arts de Palma -Arts District of Palma-, an ambitious educational and cultural project with a total budget of 70 million euros. Its aim [...]
Blue Week 2025 will be held from 5 to 9 May to promote water sports and environmental education
"Get closer to the sea and start your adventure" is the slogan under which the Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the Blue Week 2025 - Setmana Blava 2025, a free activities programme that [...]
Art Palma Brunch 2025 opens its doors on 22 March with more than 40 exhibitions
On Saturday, 22 March, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Art Palma Brunch 2025 will celebrate its 20th edition, establishing itself as one of the most important cultural events in Mallorca. Organised by Art Palma [...]
The 24-hour Helpline receives an average of 10 calls per day related to gender-based violence
The 24-hour Specialised Care Service for victims of gender-based violence of the Institut Balear de la Dona (IBDONA) handled a total of 5,688 communications during 2024. Of these, 4,737 were telephone calls, representing a 1.7% [...]
Easter 2025 in Mallorca: more than 20 cultural activities scheduled on the island
The Consell has presented a special programme for Easter 2025 in Mallorca with more than 20 cultural activities, taking place between 17 March and 13 April. The agenda includes exclusive exhibitions, concerts by music bands, [...]
Mallorca olive oil reaches a record sales figure of 378,000 litres in 2024
The marketing of oil with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Mallorca olive oil -Aceite de Mallorca- reached a record figure of 374,000 litres in 2024, representing an 18.3% increase compared to 2023. This growth is [...]
Unemployment in Palma falls by 5.51% in February and reaches minimum levels in several collectives
Palma cerró el mes de febrero con 13.549 personas en paro, lo que supone una reducción de 790 desempleados (-5,51%) en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior. Además, el desempleo descendió un 0,27% [...]
A total of 18 beaches receive the Ecoplayas 2025 flag in Mallorca
A total of 18 beaches have been awarded the Ecoplayas 2025 flag -Ecobeach- in Mallorca, a recognition based on aspects such as environmental quality, accessibility, landscape integration, and sustainable management of the coastline. Of these, [...]
Enquiries about subsidies and electricity and gas bills soar at the Energy Transition Offices
Advice on procedures related to subsidies has been the most requested service at the Oficines de Transició Energètica de les Illes Balears (OTEIB) -Energy Transition Offices-, with a total of 199 enquiries in February. This [...]
The Consell signs an agreement with the Tax Agency to fight against illegal tourism activities
The Consell de Mallorca has taken a new step in the fight against illegal tourist activity on the island. The president, Llorenç Galmés, and the vice president of the Govern de les Illes Balears and [...]
Rutas WoW 2025 celebrate the centenary of poet Josep M. Llompart with 15 literary itineraries across Mallorca
The Fundació Mallorca Literària has announced the programme for the Rutas WoW 2025 (WoW Routes 2025), which will feature a total of 15 literary itineraries throughout the year. These routes, taking place between 21 March [...]
SFM expands its capacity at rush hour with 3,500 additional seats on the Palma-Inca line and the metro to the UIB
Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) is strengthening its regular timetable from Thursday 13th March with new train and metro services during working hours. This increase will improve connections between Palma and Inca and the metro [...]
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands remain at 51%, three points below last year’s level
The month of February has ended with water reserves at 51% in the Balearic Islands, remaining at the same level as the previous month but three points below the 54% recorded in the same period [...]
The Govern promotes a raft of measures to contain tourism in the Balearic Islands
The Govern has announced a set of measures aimed at tourism containment in Balearic Islands, with the goal of ensuring sustainability in the sector and reducing the impact of tourism on the archipelago. The key [...]
Inequality in the Balearic Islands: only 3 out of 10 management positions are held by women
The presence of women in senior management positions in Balearic Islands remains limited. In 2023, only 28.9% of management and executive positions were held by women, a decrease compared to the previous year (31.2%). This [...]
The Balearic Islands call for a special regime for the cultural industry at ARCOmadrid 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Jaume Bauzà, has requested in Madrid a special regime for the cultural sector so that "the insularity factor is taken into account and for the Ministry to grant [...]
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