Buying a home in the Balearic Islands takes twice as long as in the rest of Spain
Residents in the Balearic Islands need twice as long to buy a home compared to the rest of Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (CES) report for 2024. In the islands, a family [...]
Mallorca strengthens its position as the second-best winter sun destination in the Mediterranean
A new study by the ferry booking platform Ferryhopper places Mallorca in second place in the ranking of the best Mediterranean winter sun destinations, only behind Malta. According to the research, Mallorca offers an average [...]
Almost 8 tonnes of waste removed from the Balearic coastline in September
The coastal cleaning service of the Balearic Islands removed 7,988 kilos of waste from the sea and the coastline during September 2025. The operation, coordinated by PortsIB and the Ministry of the Sea and the [...]
Son Llàtzer introduces VR glasses in paediatric emergencies to reduce children’s anxiety
The Son Llàtzer University Hospital has introduced virtual reality glasses in its Paediatric Emergency Department. The aim is to reduce fear, anxiety and pain experienced by children during medical tests or procedures. Photo: CAIB. [...]
Palma gets moving against cancer again on 26 October
Palma is preparing to once again fill its streets with solidarity with the tenth edition of “Mallorca on the Move Against Cancer”, which will take place on Sunday, 26 October. The event, organised by the [...]
Electric scooters account for over 2,000 fines in Palma during the summer
Palma City Council has recorded 7,702 reports of antisocial behaviour between July and September, double the figure for the same period last year. Of these, 4,131 correspond to the new Civic Ordinance, in force since [...]
The 2023/2024 income tax campaign in Balears is under way
The 2023/2024 income tax campaign in the Balearic Islands begins today, 3 April, and will run until 1 July 2024. This year presents an increase in terms of tax deductions applicable in the Personal Income [...]
Where to watch the final of the King’s Cup in Palma: giant screen
On 6 April, all eyes will be on the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, where the exciting final of the King's Cup between Athletic Club and RCD Mallorca will take place. But where to watch [...]
Diumenge de l’Àngel 2024 arrives packed with activities
Once again this year, Bellver Castle is hosting the traditional celebration of Diumenge de l'Àngel 2024, one of Palma's most emblematic popular festivities. From 10:30 am until 5 pm on Sunday the 7th of April, [...]
In March, the Balearic Islands recorded the biggest fall in unemployment in Spain
The Balearic Islands are once again leading the decline in unemployment in Spain, according to data presented by the Spanish government. During the month of March, the islands registered a total of 29,662 unemployed people, [...]
Mallorca 312 hangs the ‘sold out’ sign
The 14th edition of the Mallorca 312 OK Mobility will take place on Saturday 27th of April , the most important cycling event on the island of Mallorca. Such is its popularity that the 8,000 [...]
Visit the roof terraces of Mallorca Cathedral in 2024
The spring season has arrived in Palma, and with it, the long-awaited opening of the roof terraces of the Mallorca Cathedral for visitors. Since May, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience, contemplating [...]
The Consell de Mallorca Youth Awards 2024 will give out 2,400 euros
The Consell de Mallorca has announced the launch of the new Mallorca Joven 2024 awards. The main objective of this initiative is to encourage written expression among students in the third and fourth years of [...]
Free concerts at the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2024 in Palma
This week the concerts of the Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2024 have been announced. Music will once again be one of the main stars of the fourteenth edition of Atlàntida, with the eagerly awaited Rosa [...]
The Swedish bar in Son Armadans
The Aleph, according to Borges, was a glowing sphere - hidden in the basement of a house in Buenos Aires - that contained all the places in the universe. That sphere is inconceivable in terms [...]
Youth violence: An augmented reality?
A recent report by the World Health Organisation states that youth violence is a global public health problem. It includes acts ranging from fighting to homicide to sexual and physical assaults of varying severity. However, [...]
The veteran Half Marathon Magaluf 2024 warms up
Running lovers are in luck. The Half Marathon Magaluf 2024, one of the oldest and most prestigious races in Spain, already has a date. It will be held on 20 April and promises, as in [...]
Palma reinforces the safety of its beaches in 2024
Palma Town Hall has set up the lifeguard, safety and personalised attention service for assisted bathing on the six beaches of the municipality more than a month in advance. The operative, which began on Saturday [...]
The Opticaigua 2024 photography competition will award 3,200 euros in prizes
Emaya has announced the 15th edition of the Opticaigua 2024 photography competition. This event, which has been a tradition since 2007, had to be interrupted in 2019 and 2020 due to the pandemic. In 2024, [...]
The Fira de la Sípia 2024 will take place from 12 to 14 April
The Fira de la Sípia 2024, also known as the Fira Nàutica i Mostra Gastronòmica de la Sípia, reaches its 18th edition in April. On Friday the 12th, Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th, [...]
The s’Hort del Rei Craft Market kicks off in Palma, until the 7th of April.
The Craft Market in Palma's s'Hort del Rei begins this Saturday the 23rd and will last until the 7th of April. Thus, the Gremi d'Artesans de Pimem kicks off this traditional craft market. The aim [...]
Ensaimada Fair of Santanyí 2024: Celebrating Mallorcan tradition
The charm of the Mallorcan ensaimada is once again taking centre stage on the island, this time at the Ensaimada Fair of Santanyí 2024. The municipality is organising an entire day dedicated to this exquisite [...]
Public transport in Mallorca: map and timetables of the buses in summer 2024
With the arrival of the summer season 2024, the public transport network in Mallorca is preparing to welcome residents and visitors with a wider range of services and extended timetables. The Transports de les Illes [...]
Smoke-free beaches in Mallorca 2024: no smoking recommended on 26 beaches
Mallorca joins the Smoke-free Beaches initiative, consolidating its commitment to public health and sustainability. In 2024, the list of beaches where it is recommended not to smoke in Mallorca will rise to 26. Playa de [...]
Art Palma Brunch celebrates its 19th edition with an explosion of contemporary art
Saturday the 23rd of March marks the start of the eagerly awaited Art Palma Brunch 2024, an event that brings together the different and most innovative trends in contemporary art to make them accessible to [...]
Palma’s buses pass with flying colours
Users of the Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Palma (EMT) rate the bus service in the Mallorcan capital 8.1 out of 10. This is the result of the annual survey conducted by the EMT between [...]
Saint Catalina Tomàs’ year in Mallorca kicks off with various events in Rome
The Consell de Mallorca has kicked off the year of Saint Catherine Tomàs with a series of events in Rome to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the saint's death. Pope Francis will receive the island's [...]
The Diada de Mallorca moves to 12 September
From 2024 onwards, the Diada de Mallorca will be celebrated on the 12th of September instead of the 31st of December, as it has been since 2016. This change was approved by the Consell de [...]
Maremagnvm Classical Culture Festival at La Misericòrdia: all roads lead to Rome
The Centre Cultural la Misericòrdia is hosting a new edition of the Maremagnvm Classical Culture Festival organised by the Consell and the Maremagnvm Balearic Association. From the 21st of March to the 3rd of April [...]
Easter in Mallorca 2024: dates and new features in the processions
Easter in Mallorca 2024 will fuse faith, tradition and emotion. The presentation of the events for 2024, held at the Palau Episcopal on Tuesday, 27 February, anticipates a celebration full of novelties and special meanings. [...]
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