The Balearic Islands mobilise more than 160 million to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East
The Govern of the Balearic Islands has announced the mobilisation of more than 160 million euros to address the economic effects arising from the conflict in the Middle East. The package of measures, presented to [...]
Sa Fira de Santa Margalida 2026 takes place on 29 March, with the Almond Fair as the main highlight
Santa Margalida is preparing to celebrate one of the most emblematic events in its calendar: Sa Fira 2026, which will take place on Sunday 29 March as the central day of festivities that combine tradition, [...]
Palma’s new metro line will connect to Son Espases hospital in 10 minutes
The future extension of Palma’s M2 metro line will make it possible to connect the Estació Intermodal with Son Espases hospital in just 10 minutes, as part of a project that will expand the city’s [...]
2026–2027 school calendar in the Balearic Islands: term dates, holidays and key dates
The 2026–2027 school calendar in the Balearic Islands sets the start of the academic year on 10 September 2026 and its end on 18 June 2027 for most levels of education. In addition, the unified [...]
The ORA will be extended to new neighbourhoods in Palma’s Eixample
The expansion of the ORA in Palma is moving forward following the unanimous approval of the Monitoring Committee for the On-Street Regulated Parking Service. The proposal will extend regulated parking to neighbourhoods in Palma’s Eixample [...]
Fira d’Andratx 2026 arrives from 27 to 29 March with tradition, a market and a tapas route
The Fira d’Andratx 2026 (Andratx’s Fair) will take place on 27, 28 and 29 March with a programme that will combine agricultural and livestock tradition with cultural activities and a strong gastronomic offering, including a [...]
Producers in the Balearic Islands receive less than 40% of the price that consumers pay for fruit and vegetables
The Balearic Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture has launched the new Price Observatory, a tool that allows users to understand the difference between the prices received by producers and what consumers pay for agricultural and fishing [...]
Balearic Islands starts vaccination against flu and COVID-19 for season 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign has officially begun today across health centers in the Balearic Islands. The main objective of this initiative is to increase vaccination coverage among high-risk groups, aiming to improve [...]
The Government approves the largest spending ceiling in history for 2025: €6.562 million
The Consell de Govern of the Balearic Islands has approved the non-financial spending ceiling for 2025, amounting to 6.562.9 million euros, representing an increase of 197 million euros compared to 2024. This 3.1% increase marks [...]
Fires d’Inca 2024: Three weeks of activities for all audiences
The weekend of 19 and 20 October will mark the start of the traditional Fires d'Inca 2024, an event that each year turns the capital of Raiguer into a focal point of autumn in Mallorca. [...]
Park and Ride Plan in Mallorca: 7,171 parking spaces across 43 parking areas
The Consell de Mallorca has launched the new Park and Ride Plan, which will offer 7,171 parking spaces distributed across 43 parking areas. These car parks will be strategically located near public transport stations. The [...]
The drainage improvement project in Sant Llorenç is presented six years after the floods that caused 13 fatalities
The works, aimed at preventing future floods in the Ses Planes stream, will begin following approval in the coming months Today marks six years since the tragic floods in Mallorca's Levante, where heavy rains on [...]
New edition of the Ornithological Contest City of Palma
The 54th Ornithological Contest Ciudad de Palma was officially presented this Tuesday, October 8, 2024, by the Palma City Council. The event, which has become one of the most important ornithological competitions in the city, [...]
Còmic Nostrum 2024: Mallorca International Comic Festival
The Còmic Nostrum 2024, the International Comic Festival of Mallorca, will be held from October 24 to 28 in Palma. This event will bring together prominent figures from the comic world and will feature a [...]
The Algaida Fair 2024 will program activities from October 4 to 31
The Algaida Fair 2024 will take place from October 4 to 31, offering a month full of activities for all tastes, where tradition, culture, and gastronomy come together to highlight the best of the municipality. [...]
Fira de la Llampuga 2024 in Cala Rajada: seafood fair program
The Fira de la Llampuga 2024 will be held in Cala Rajada from October 11 to 13. The event highlights the importance of llampuga fishing, a fish traditionally caught off the coast of Mallorca in [...]
Peter Halley’s exhibition will arrive at Casal Solleric in March 2025
The Casal Solleric will be one of the venues hosting the exhibition of New York painter Peter Halley, one of the most prominent names in contemporary art. This exhibition, which will open in Palma on [...]
Mallorca promotes a project to find out residents’ perception of the island
The Consell de Mallorca, through its Department of Tourism and in collaboration with Totem Branding, has launched an innovative project to analyze how residents and people connected to the island perceive the balance between tourism [...]
October Fair 2024 in Campos: music, theatre and tradition
Fira de Octubre 2024 in Campos returns with a varied programme for all audiences. From 6 to 20 October, the town will be filled with activities ranging from sports and cultural events to live music [...]
First Family Climb to the Bellver Castle organized by the Grup Güell
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Grup Güell is organizing the First Family Climb to Castell de Bellver, an event aimed at bringing together families and sports enthusiasts for a festive day. The climb will start [...]
The railway line between Palma and Llucmajor will cost 690 million euros
The president of the Govern de les Illes Balears, Marga Prohens, has presented the ambitious project for a new railway line between Palma and Llucmajor, with a budget of 690 million euros. This investment aims [...]
Jazz Voyeur Festival 2024: The evolution of jazz in Brazil comes to Mallorca
The 17th edition of the Jazz Voyeur Festival promises to make Mallorca the epicenter of international jazz, with a program that pays homage to the evolution of Brazilian jazz, highlighting the music of masters such [...]
The Festa del Botifarró de Sant Joan 2024 programs barbecues on the weekend
Next weekend, October 5th and 6th, the town of Sant Joan will once again light its grills to celebrate one of its most iconic festivals: the Festa del Botifarró. This event combines tradition, music, and [...]
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, [...]
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