Wages in the Balearic Islands rise by 6.3%, the largest increase in Spain
Wages in the Balearic Islands rose in 2025 by the largest amount in the country, with an increase of 6.3% compared with the previous year. According to data from the Quarterly Labour Cost Survey by [...]
“Mens sana in corpore sano” on the affluent island
Mallorca now has a sufficient critical mass of population to attract initiatives that, not so long ago, would have seemed unthinkable. The strong demographic momentum of recent years, driven above all by people arriving from [...]
Self-employed workers in Balearic Islands: the islands lead Spain in growth in May with a 2.2% increase
The self-employed in the Balearic Islands recorded the highest growth in Spain during the month of May. The archipelago added 2,361 new members of the Special Scheme for Self-Employed Workers (RETA), an increase of 2.2% [...]
The spring-summer 2026 edition of Mallorca Global Mag is now on sale at newsstands
The spring-summer 2026 edition of Mallorca Global Mag is now available at newsstands, regular distribution points and for download online. With 132 pages, the magazine offers a broad and cross-cutting look at current affairs in [...]
Mallorca June 2026 Agenda: concerts, fairs, art and the best plans of the month
June arrives in Mallorca with a packed events calendar featuring contemporary art, major concerts, festivals, gastronomic fairs, international sports and cultural activities for all audiences. From must-attend events such as Art Palma Summer, the Mallorca [...]
The unbearable lightness of Donald Trump
In Milan Kundera’s novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being, the protagonist’s wife says: “Our lives are bombarded by coincidences.” In this way, human beings are relieved of responsibility for their decisions. Following the latest foiled [...]
Palma to spend 1 out of every 4 euros of the 2025 budget on security
The Palma City Council’s 2025 budget reflects a clear commitment by the local government to security, allocating one out of every four euros from the municipal accounts to this specific area. Next year, the Palma [...]
The passage of the DANA causes 47 minor incidents in the Balearic Islands
The General Directorate of Emergencies has deactivated level IG1 of the Meteobal Special Plan following the recent episode of heavy rainfall caused by a cold drop (DANA) in the Balearic archipelago. The storm resulted in [...]
Balearic water reserves fall to 46% in October, 8% less than in 2023
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands remain at 46% in October, a stable level compared to the previous month, but reflecting a significant decrease from October 2023, when reserves were at 54%. This year-on-year drop [...]
Emergencies decrees alert in the Balearic Islands for heavy rain and storms on Tuesday and Wednesday
The Directorate General of Emergencies and Interior (DGEI) has activated Severity Index 1 (IG-1) of the Special Plan for Adverse Weather Risks (METEOBAL) and Operational Status 0 of Inunbal due to the forecast of heavy [...]
Dijous Bo 2024: markets, music and culture on Inca’s big day
Dijous Bo 2024 in Inca is one of the most emblematic celebrations in Mallorca, standing out as the main day of the Fires d'Inca. This event is known for offering a varied program with exhibitions, [...]
Seven fortunes from the Balearic Islands, on the Forbes list of Spain’s richest people in 2024
Once again, the prestigious Forbes magazine has published its much-anticipated list of the richest people in Spain. Among the top 100 fortunes in the country, seven representatives from the Balearic Islands stand out, with Miguel [...]
Three of the ‘worst films in the world’ come to Palma with CUTRECON On Tour and Aficine
The Aficine Augusta cinema in Palma will host the CUTRECON On Tour: Palma de Mallorca event on 16th November starting at 18:00. This “wild and festive” marathon will showcase three of the ‘worst films in [...]
The Balearic Islands recorded a year-on-year fall in unemployment of 6.7% in October
Last October, there were 29,489 unemployed people recorded in the Balearic Islands, marking a decrease of 2,126 people (-6.7%) compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Balearic Government. The unemployment [...]
The economy of Pollença generates an added value of 474 million euros a year
Port Pollença Promenade. Photo: R.B. The economy of Pollença generates an annual added value of 474 million euros, supported by 760 companies and 6,352 workers. The municipality thus contributes 1.8% of Mallorca’s added [...]
The Fira de Tardor 2024 in Marratxí is postponed to 16th and 17th November
The Marratxí's Fira de Tardor 2024 (Autumn Fair) will finally take place on the weekend of 16th and 17th November, following its postponement due to the heavy storm that affected the Valencian Community and the [...]
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 [...]
Transport strike in Palma: EMT establishes minimum services in view of workers’ strike
Today, October 28, 2024, Palma is facing a public transport strike organized by EMT (Municipal Transport Company) staff. This strike stems from the lack of agreement between EMT management and unions regarding working and salary [...]
Ratapinyada celebrates Halloween with free activities for young people in Palma
The Ajuntament de Palma is organising the much-anticipated 45th edition of the Ratapinyada for the evening of 31 October. This event, held in celebration of Halloween and the Nit de les Ànimes, is tailored for [...]
Prohens and Sánchez agree to negotiate a new railway investment agreement
The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has reached an agreement with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, to begin negotiations on a railway investment agreement for the [...]
The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2024 programs 144 screenings
The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF), now in its 13th edition, once again celebrates the art and culture of cinema, staying true to its mission: Connecting Cultures - Connecting People. This independent film festival [...]
Decrease in crimes and increase in arrests during the 2024 season in Calvia
The security report for Calvià during the 2024 season highlights a 12.3% reduction in recorded crimes compared to the previous year, translating to 556 criminal cases and 283 arrests between 1 April and 30 September. [...]
“Quino en la música” arrives at Casal Solleric to celebrate the legacy of the creator of Mafalda
The Casal Solleric in Palma is hosting the exhibition "Quino en la música" from 24 October 2024, a tribute to the iconic Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, better known as Quino. The exhibition coincides [...]
Tax deduction for childbirth in the Balearic Islands: How to apply for it from November 1st
The tax deduction for childbirth in the Balearic Islands can be applied for in advance from 1 November. This measure, promoted by the regional government, allows families to receive the early payment without waiting for [...]
Mallorca organizations warn about the increase in the number of homeless people in employment
Social entities of the Church in Mallorca have issued a strong message about the severe housing crisis affecting the island, warning that even employed individuals are now facing homelessness due to the lack of access [...]
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