Balearic Islands will lead economic growth in Spain between 2025 and 2026, according to Airef
The Balearic Islands are emerging as the Spanish region with the highest economic growth between 2025 and 2026, according to the latest Monitoring Report on the Medium-Term Fiscal and Structural Plan 2025–2028 published by the [...]
Water reserves rise slightly in April and reach 53% in the Balearic Islands
The month of April ended with a slight improvement in the water reserves of the Balearic Islands, reaching 53%, one point above the figure recorded the previous month (52%). This figure matches that of April [...]
Magic Mar and Joan Antoni Riera win the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025
The Son Pardo racetrack experienced one of its most memorable days this Sunday with the celebration of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote 2025 (2025 National Trotting Grand Prix), which crowned the duo formed by [...]
Palma Airport surpasses 3 million passengers in April driven by international traffic
Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Joan Airport experienced a significant increase in April, recording over 3 million passengers (3,010,158), a 7.2% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Growth was clearly driven by international connections, [...]
The Moll de Pescadors is hosting the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma until 18 May
Moll de Pescadors transforms from 15 to 18 May into the epicentre of local produce and seafaring tradition with the celebration of the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma (First Sardine [...]
Toni Nadal, awarded the first Sobrassada d’Or for Excellence of Mallorca
Toni Nadal, renowned tennis coach and key figure in promoting Mallorcan sport internationally, has been awarded the 1st Sobrassada d’Or Award for Excellence, a distinction promoted by the Consell de Mallorca and the IGP Sobrassada [...]
Sa Clastra joins the list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca
There are now 11 Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca, after the Sa Clastra restaurant in es Capdellà, run by chef Jordi Cantó, was awarded the distinction. He did so at the annual gala of the Michelin [...]
Balearics studies measures to prevent a flood of VTC licences
It also plans to abolish the minimum 30-minute advance notice requirement. This has been advanced by the Government, which is preparing a new regulation of vehicles for hire with driver (VTC) that adapts to the [...]
420 police officers will be on duty to prevent shoplifting in Palma at Christmas time
The Christmas security measures in Palma will begin on the 1st of December and end on the 8th of January. The 'Safe Commerce Plan' aims to prevent theft during the Christmas campaign and will have [...]
74% increase in accidents involving electric scooters in the Balearic Islands
According to data published by SAMU 016, a third of accidents involving electric scooters cause head injuries. The average age is between 40 and 60 years, the majority are men and the hours when most [...]
Cata Coll, Mariona Caldentey and Joan Toni Moreno, best Balearic sportsmen and women at the Premis Esports IB 2023
Awarded by the Government of the Balearic Islands, the Premis Esports IB 2023 will be presented at a gala event to be held on 18th December at the Palau de Congressos de Palma. The footballers [...]
Biniarrels 2023, sa Fira de Mancor, closes its doors this Sunday
The Associació Arrels and the Ajuntament de Mancor de la Vall are organising the 6th edition of Biniarrels 2023, sa Fira de Mancor. Among other activities, you can enjoy storytelling for children, visual theatre, craft [...]
This is the programme of events for 25N in the Balearics
Workshops, screenings and debates, conferences, artistic spaces and demonstrations make up the programme from 17 November to 16 December for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25N in the Balearics. On [...]
Sa Pobla celebrates the 8th Fira de l’arròs pobler 2023
The Fira de sa Pobla (Sa Pobla Fair) will be held this weekend, 25th and 26th November, although the event runs until the 30th. A full programme of activities will fill the streets of the [...]
Health vaccinates 8,900 infants in the Balearic Islands today against bronchiolitis
The Balearic Islands begin today the vaccination of 8,900 infants on the islands against the respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, the main cause of bronchiolitis. This will be distributed in health centres and hospitals. Salut immunises [...]
The Christmas lights switch-on in Palma: traffic cuts and diversion of bus lines
The Christmas lights switch-on show in Palma this year 2023 will be held on 23rd November, the day before 'Black Friday'. More than 400 kilometres of garlands and 3,026 light installations will adorn the trees [...]
Islands’ water reserves rise to 54% and exceed last year’s figures
The Balearic Islands have registered a positive increase in their water reserves during the month of October, reaching 54%. This represents an improvement on the 52% of the previous month and an increase of six [...]
Weather in Mallorca: winter cold and strong winds
According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), a cold front of polar origin arrived on the island last Tuesday accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures. The change in the weather in Mallorca puts the [...]
Protection measures for gender violence doubled in Palma in 2022
The annual report on violence against women for 2022 shows that last year 4,608 crimes of this type were registered in Palma, 68% of which corresponded to injuries and abuse. For its part, the breaking [...]
These are the new ministers in Sánchez’s government
The first government of the 15th Legislature begins its journey this Tuesday with the swearing-in of the 22 ministers of Pedro Sánchez's new government before the King at the Zarzuela Palace, starting at half past [...]
TaPalma 2023: 36 restaurants participate in tapas and cocktails route
TaPalma 2023 is being held this November with the aim of boosting the restaurant sector on the islands. In the most important tapas and cocktail competition in the Balearics, the winner is the Ombuamb restaurant [...]
The Parroquia of Santa Creu in Palma commemorates the 800th anniversary of the first living nativity scene
With a programme of conferences, concerts and round tables, the Parroquia of Santa Creu in Palma celebrates the 800th anniversary of the creation of the Nativity Scene of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Italian [...]
Pedro Sánchez pledges his office before the King at the Zarzuela Palace
After the royal decree with his appointment was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) with the signature of Felipe VI, Pedro Sánchez has promised his post as President of the Government before the King [...]
XXVIII Trobada de Xeremiers i Fira de Lutiers in sa Pobla
On November 18 and 19 comes the XXVIII edition of the Trobada de Xeremiers and the Fira de Lutiers in sa Pobla. This is the traditional meeting of 'colles' of 'xeremiers', 'fabiolers', 'tamborers', manufacturers and [...]
The UIB will be able to offer a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
Today's Consell de Govern has authorised the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) to teach the official degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, starting in the academic year 2024-2025. The teaching of these studies [...]
The Fira de s’Oliva de Caimari 2023 reaches its 26th edition
The Fira de s'Oliva de Caimari is warming up before its big weekend, scheduled for the 19th and 20th of November. The fair will already have activities on the previous weekend, 11th and 12th November. [...]
Fira de la Mel de Llubí 2023: programme for November 19th
The XXIII Fira de la Mel de Llubí 2023 will be held this Sunday, 19th November. The 'fira' will occupy the village's Carretera square with its traditional stalls offering products related to the world of [...]
Pedro Sánchez re-elected Prime Minister of Spain
Pedro Sánchez revalidates the presidency of the Government without surprises after winning the support of 179 votes, an absolute majority, compared to 171 against PP, Vox and UPN. The socialist candidate was guaranteed the support [...]
Pedro Sánchez’s investiture debate: how to follow it
From 12 noon, the candidate for the presidency of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, faces the investiture debate to present his program without time limit. Sanchez counts on 179 votes and the guarantee of the support [...]
Dijous Bo 2023: on November 16 is celebrated the big day of the Fires d’Inca
Between October 21 and November 5 come the Fires d'Inca that reach their peak on November 16 with the celebration of Dijous Bo 2023. The influx is such that many choose to travel by train [...]
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