Summer sales 2026 in the Balearic Islands: shopping advice
The summer sales 2026 in the Balearic Islands are an excellent opportunity to save on seasonal products, but also a key moment to practise conscious and responsible consumption. Since the sector was liberalised in 2012, [...]
The Museu Krekovic renews its permanent collection and unveils a new museographic project
The Museu Krekovic is entering a new stage with the renewal of its museographic project, the incorporation of 22 works into its permanent collection and the creation of the Premi KrekoArt, whose first winner is [...]
Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma will light up Parc de la Mar with fire, music and tradition
The most magical night of the year will once again bring thousands of people together in Parc de la Mar. The celebration of Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma (St John's Eve, Mallorca’s traditional [...]
Voices of Mallorca: what some well-known figures have said
Mallorca projects talent in fields as diverse as energy, sport, art, gastronomy and innovation. In this section, Mallorca Global Mag brings together some recent statements by Mallorcan voices who have featured in the media over [...]
Mallorca, the island of fitness: boom in gyms and sports activity
Mallorca is experiencing a surge in physical exercise that goes far beyond the gym: it combines health, image, social pressure and an increasingly powerful industry. There was a time when the island’s gyms could be [...]
Global People in Mallorca: Accents from around the world on a shared island
People from different corners of the world arrive in Mallorca for all kinds of reasons: for love, for work, for family, for opportunity or simply because of the feeling that a new chapter could begin [...]
The Govern rolls out the red carpet for the German market at the 2025 ITB Berlin tourism fair
The German market remains key for tourism in the Balearic Islands, as is evident from the Government's participation in the 2025 ITB Berlin tourism fair. The President of the Government, Margalida Prohens, highlighted the loyalty [...]
Mallorca reinforces control of the Asian wasp with the installation of a thousand traps
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment has started a new campaign to control the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) in Majorca, with the goal of stopping its expansion and eradicating this invasive species. Through [...]
21 million shock plan to improve hotel safety and quality in Platja de Palma
The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, has announced at the ITB tourism fair in Berlin the launch of a comprehensive action plan for the transformation of Platja de Palma, with an investment of more [...]
Employment in the Balearic Islands reaches record figures in February
The Balearic Islands recorded a 3.1% increase in employment in February 2024, reaching 495,538 affiliations, the highest figure in historical records. The region also maintains its leadership in contract quality, with 66.8% of contracts being [...]
8M in Mallorca 2025: More than 20 activities and 2 demonstrations to claim for equality and inclusion
The International Women's Day - 8M in Mallorca 2025 - is commemorated on the island with more than twenty activities organised by various entities, including the Institut Balear de la Dona (IbDona) and the Ajuntament [...]
The arrival of unaccompanied migrant minors in Mallorca soars 625% since 2020
The Consell de Mallorca has raised the alarm over the excessive increase in the arrival of unaccompanied migrant minors to the island, which has risen by 625% since 2020. This was communicated by its president, [...]
Flamenco and passion at the Festival Paco de Lucía Mallorca 2025, from 8th to 14th March in Palma
Festival Paco de Lucía Mallorca 2025 once again fills the island with art and emotion with its fourth edition, which will take place in Palma from 8 to 14 March. This event, paying tribute to [...]
Balearic employees earn 12% less than the national average
The report Salary Evolution 2017-2024 Balearic Islands, prepared by the consultancy ICSA Grupo and PIMEM, places employees of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Balearic Islands in 12th position in terms of salaries, with an [...]
Sustainability Pact: Balearic Islands to apply a higher eco-tax in summer and a reduced one in winter
The Sustainability Pact of the Balearic Islands has completed its diagnostic phase with the presentation of the document 'Foundations of the Transition Agenda', which identifies 247 transformation factors and defines 59 strategic objectives and 65 [...]
Mallorca’s public workers will receive an insularity bonus of 205.30 euros
The Government of the Balearic Islands has reached a Legislative Pact with trade unions to improve the conditions of all public sector workers in the region. One of the key measures agreed upon is the [...]
Around 2,000 people suffer from rare diseases in the Balearic Islands, though there could be as many as 80,000
A total of 1,937 people suffer from rare diseases in the Balearic Islands, affecting men and women equally. However, estimates indicate that around three million people in Spain are affected, meaning that the archipelago could [...]
The Govern describes the inequality in the cancellation of the debt between communities as a ‘disregard’
The Government of the Balearic Islands yesterday described as "disregard" the decision of the central government to write off regional debt with an unequal distribution among autonomous communities and without prior negotiation with regional governments [...]
The Museo de Mallorca adds to its collection a coin minted on the island in the 11th century
The Museo de Mallorca has added a unique piece to its numismatic collection: a silver dirham minted on the island in the year 1044 AD, during the rule of Ali Iqbal al-Dawla. It is the [...]
The evolution of the Serra de Tramuntana since the 19th century, in comparative images
The Consell de Mallorca has published 'La Serra de Tramuntana, antes y después' (The Serra de Tramuntana, before and after), a rephotography or comparative photography project that showcases the evolution of this UNESCO World Heritage [...]
The first satellite of the Balearic Islands has been given a name: ‘Posidònia’
Posidònia (Sea Grass) will officially be the name of the first satellite of the Balearic Islands, chosen through a public vote in which children from the archipelago participated. The name honours the Mediterranean marine plant, [...]
IBstartups will connect entrepreneurs and investors to strengthen the Balearic Islands’ technology ecosystem
The Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy, through the Directorate General for Commerce, Self-Employment and Business, has presented the IBstartups 2025 action plan, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the start-up ecosystem in the Balearic [...]
The Magic Line 2025 walk returns to Palma on 6 April with inclusive routes and a big solidarity party
On April 6, Palma will host the Magic Line 2025, the solidarity walk organized by Sant Joan de Déu, now in its ninth edition. The event will also take place in cities like Gran Canaria, [...]
Palma City Council acquires the GESA building for 25.3 million euros
The Palma City Council has finalised the purchase of the emblematic GESA building and the two adjoining plots for a total of €25,365,575, thus consolidating the full municipalisation of the city’s seafront. This strategic operation [...]
The train celebrates its 150th anniversary in Mallorca as a “driving force for progress and cohesion”
Mallorca is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the train to the island this year, commemorating the historic first journey between Palma and Inca on 24 February 1875. To mark this milestone, the [...]
The Govern of the Balearic Islands reaffirms its support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war with Russia
The Government of the Balearic Islands has reiterated its institutional support for the Ukrainian community residing and seeking refuge on the islands on the occasion of the third anniversary of the start of the war [...]
The gender pay gap in the Balearic Islands falls to 7.4%, the third lowest in Spain
The gender pay gap in the Balearic Islands has almost halved in a year, standing at 7.4% according to official 2022 data, making it the third lowest in Spain after the Canary Islands (4.3%) and [...]
The Consell de Mallorca will buy the Almallutx estate for 1.3 million euros to protect its historical heritage
The Consell de Mallorca has decided to exercise its pre-emptive right to acquire the Almallutx estate, located in the municipality of Escorca, for an initial price of €1.3 million. Situated at the foot of Puig [...]
Sa Rua 2025 in Palma: colour, music and fun will flood the city on the 2nd of March
The Carnival is just around the corner, and Palma is getting ready to experience one of its most anticipated events of the year: Sa Rua 2025. On Sunday, 2nd March, from 17:00, the city will [...]
The Govern’s shock plan boosts nearly 5,000 homes for residents in the Balearic Islands
The Government of the Balearic Islands has presented the balance of the Housing Emergency Plan, launched during this legislature with the aim of increasing the supply of affordable housing for residents. To date, 4,889 homes [...]
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