Global People: citizens of the world residing in Mallorca
Mallorca is a land of welcome for people from all over the world. Get to know their stories and the attractions of this paradise. Name: Pierce Broderick. Country of birth: Ireland. Time in Mallorca: 30 [...]
The true progressivism
This country called Spain is burdened by Manichaeism. Mine are the good guys, the others are the bad ones. What a bore and how much nonsense. Since when has it been going on? Perhaps since [...]
Creativity to build in a sustainable way
Bio-passive housing and sustainable buildings do not have to be a luxury, says architect Jaume Luis Salas, of the prestigious inquer Marés studio. "The island needs continuous and up-to-date planning, which we don't have at [...]
Mallorca, the swimwear fashion epicentre
The picture-postcard beaches and the Mediterranean essence that are so characteristic of Mallorca make the island the best setting for numerous swimwear brands to come and photograph their models wearing the swimming costumes that will [...]
Zoomers & Boomers
My daughter was born in 1998. I was born in 1956. In sociological terms, she is a "zoomer" and I am a "boomer". This vocabulary sounds like an idiotic Hollywood comedy, but it is what [...]
The greatest fortunes of the world, Spain and the Balearic Islands on the Forbes list
The prestigious magazine Forbes publishes a list of the world's greatest fortunes every year, by country and, in the case of Spain, also by Autonomous Communities. However, it is no longer necessary to wait until [...]
PP and Vox reach an agreement to form a government in the Consell de Mallorca
Llorenç Galmés (PP) will be the president of the Consell de Mallorca and Vox will have the second vice-presidency of Medi Ambient, Medi rural i Esports, in an agreement reached yesterday afternoon between the two [...]
Balearic Islands, main destination in May with 1.79 million tourists
The islands received 1.79 million tourists in May, with an expenditure of close to 2,000 million euros. These figures represent an increase in visits of 10.24% more than in May 2022 and place them as [...]
Unemployment fell by 1.7% in June in the Balearic Islands
A total of 28,324 people were unemployed in June in the Balearic Islands, which represents a fall of 1.7% compared to the previous year, according to the labour force survey (EPA) released today The number [...]
Extraordinary PBAU exams begin in the Balearic Islands
A total of 1,191 students will sit the Bachillerato Exams for University Entrance (PBAU) in its extraordinary call from today Tuesday until Thursday, the 4th, 5th and 6th of July in the Balearic Islands As [...]
The Bishopric of Mallorca offers to collaborate with the justice system
In a statement sent out this morning, the Bishopric of Mallorca condemns any kind of violence against people, after the Society of Jesus admitted the sexual abuse and assault of a Mallorcan woman over three [...]
Tax cuts, housing and tourism in Prohens’ investiture speech
The candidate of the Popular Party of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, has detailed the first measures of the new Government after the programme agreement sealed with Vox that gives her the presidency of the [...]
Marga Prohens will be sworn in as president of the Govern this week
An intense week begins in the Parliament that will confirm Marga Prohens as president of the Government. Today Monday 3rd of July begins the investiture debate and on Friday 7th Prohens will take office, while [...]
All set for the Fira Nocturna Marinera de Portocolom
The Fira Nocturna Marinera de Portocolom, in the municipality of Felanitx, will be on the 16th of July in the Plaça de Sant Jaume, coinciding with the celebration of the Mare de Déu del Carme, [...]
The family festival TribuFest 2023 is here
The first family music festival TribuFest 2023 will be held in Felanitx with Dàmaris Gelabert, on what will be his last tour, Xanguito and Circ Bover on Saturday 1st July in the Parc Municipal Sa [...]
Prohens’ investiture plenary session as president will be on July 3
Next Monday 3rd of July will begin the investiture debate in the Parliament and on Friday Marga Prohens will be sworn in as president of the Government of the Balearic Islands, while the Consell de [...]
Balearic Islands to lead the Spanish economy in 2023
The Spanish economy will grow by 2023 to 2.4%; within this framework, the Balearic Islands will experience growth of 3.6% and will thus lead the Spanish economy. This is according to data from the BBVA [...]
PP-Vox agreement: Marga Prohens, president of the Govern alone
Marga Prohens will be president of the Balearic Government with a solo government. The agreement reached by PP and Vox this afternoon defines the entry of Santiago Abascal's party in the Consell de Mallorca and [...]
The Concert in Torrent de Pareis 2023 will be on Sunday 2 July
The traditional Concert in Torrent de Pareis, in Escorca, will take place this Sunday, 2 July 2023. An initiative promoted by the Sa Nostra Foundation with the support of CaixaBank that has been held every [...]
Record forecasts for the hospitality industry this summer
The hospitality sector expects to grow by up to 7% for the remainder of the year, in a context of growth for the restaurant industry, and to experience a summer with record numbers of tourists. [...]
Carmen Sevilla dies at the age of 92
The actress, presenter and singer died on Tuesday at the age of 92 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease, after spending several days in hospital in a serious condition. She leaves behind an extensive filmography and [...]
Balearic sea temperatures reach 25 degrees
The Balearic sea rose this Monday to 24.97 degrees and has exceeded the historical average of the same day by 2.63 degrees of the period 1982-2015, according to data from the Coastal Observation System of [...]
Government to extend VAT rebate on food
The First Vice-President and Minister of Economic Affairs, Nadia Calviño, has announced that the Government will extend the VAT reduction applied to basic foodstuffs, as approved by the Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday The [...]
The business world mourns the death of Gabriel Sampol
The president of the Sampol Group has died at the age of 87, the group said in a statement on Monday. His death has caused deep sorrow throughout the business sector as he was one [...]
The round of candidates for the presidency of the Govern begins in Parliament
The president of the Parliament today receives in audience the spokespersons of the different parties, PP, PSIB, Vox and Més per Menorca, in the round of proposal of candidates to the presidency of the Balearic [...]
The Deià International Music Festival 2023 has arrived
Until the 27th of September, 45 concerts make up the programme of the 45th Festival Internacional de Música Deià 2023, which will once again turn Mallorca into the epicentre of the best music programme of [...]
Marxa des Güell a Lluc a Peu 2023, on August 5th
The Marxa des Güell a Lluc a Peu 2023 will take place on the 5th of August. This year's edition, the 49th, was presented at the Centre Cultural Fundació Sa Nostra. It also coincides with [...]
Estius Simfònics’ kick off at Bellver Castle
On Thursday 29th June the Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands (OSIB) will inaugurate the 'Estius Sinfònics' concert series with two performances by Davit Khrikuli and Martín García, who will play pieces by Brahms and [...]
Sant Joan 2023: The Parc de la Mar host tonight the ‘revetla’
Nit del Foc will be held tonight 23rd June, the 'revetla' of Sant Joan 2023, with a programme of activities that will start at 8:30 pm and will last past midnight with two main events: [...]
Ciutadella celebrates the Fiestas de Sant Joan
From today, Menorca is immersed in one of the most popular festivities on the island, as well as on the whole of the Balearic Islands: the Fiestas de Sant Joan. On the 23rd and 24th [...]
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