The citizens of the Balearic Islands have saved nearly 135 million euros in inheritance and donation taxes
Since 18 July 2023, one year after the start of the tax reform promoted by the Government of the Balearic Islands, a total of 8,572 citizens of the islands have saved 134.92 million euros thanks [...]
The festivities of the Patrona of Pollença 2024: tradition, culture and fun for all ages
The Patrona de Pollença 2024 festivities take place from July 26 to August 2, one of the most iconic and anticipated events on the festive calendar of the Mallorcan municipality. Each year, from late July [...]
Thousands of people demonstrate in Palma against tourist overcrowding
Around 20,000 people - according to data provided by the National Police - took to the streets of Palma on Sunday 21 July to protest against the overcrowding of the Balearic Islands by tourists. Under [...]
The Consell will fine illegal tourist rentals in Mallorca with 80,000 euros
From now on, the Consell de Mallorca will impose fines of 80,000 euros for each property found to be illegally renting out on the island. Previously, fines ranged from 40,000 to 400,000 euros, and were [...]
The Bosc Metropolità, the future great green lung of Palma
The ambitious project of the Bosc Metropolità (Metropolitan Forest), an initiative that aims to provide Palma with a large green lung of more than four million square metres, has taken a giant step forward following [...]
Mallorca is global
Mallorcan talent, product and heritage, on route around the planet V.S. Majorica grows in the USA The Mallorcan firm is expanding in the United States with the opening of a new shop in the [...]
Juan Echanove directs ‘Ser o no ser’ at the Auditòrium de Palma
The actor and director Juan Echanove presents and stars in 'Ser o no ser' at the Auditòrium de Palma this Saturday and Sunday 'Ser o no ser' (To Be or Not to Be) is one [...]
The Bicipalma Fest will be an opportunity to test the new electric and mechanical bicycles
The Son Gibert car park will be the meeting point for the Bicipalma Fest on Sunday 19th March where people can test new bicycles This Sunday, 19th March, Bicipalma has organised the Bicipalma Fest. It [...]
Desperate demand from builders due to lack of workers
The Balearic builders association needs to build 7,000 homes each year to meet the current demand. They demand between 10,000 and 15,000 workers in the sector. They also warn that they will not be able [...]
Economic crisis: Escrivá stresses the soundness of Spanish banks
Minister Escrivá has ruled out another financial crisis in Spain following the collapse of several US banks and the Swiss National Bank's support for Credit Suisse, after Wednesday's collapse The Minister for Inclusion, Social Security [...]
EU rejects ban on home purchases by non-residents
The European Union recalls that limiting the purchase of homes to non-residents is only possible for "overriding reasons of general interest" The European Commission has reminded that limiting the purchase of housing to non-residents is [...]
Remains of the Renaissance wall in Plaza de España are revealed
The City Council has documented the existence of remains of the Renaissance wall at two points in Plaza de España Tasting work being carried out in the Plaza de España as part of the renovation [...]
Food prices continues to rise in February in the Balearic Islands
The increase in the CPI is constant: in February it rose by up to 6% in the Islands. The prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages have risen to almost 16% in just one year The [...]
The 0-3 schooling process for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The registration period for the 0-3 year old ‘escoletes’, both public and complementary, is open until 31st March. A total of 10,539 places are available in the schooling process for children aged 0-3 years old. These are places for centres in the public network of ‘escoletes’ and also for private schools integrated in the complementary network. When can the application be submitted? Applications can be submitted both in person and online, on the website of the Conselleria d’Educació. You can access the procedure with a Gestib password or user name, and also anonymously. Deadlines According to the calendar, applications for places can be made until 31 March. On 12 May, the provisional lists will be published and there will be a period for complaints. On 30 May, the definitive lists will be posted. The deadline for enrolment is 15 June. Centres in figures In all the islands, 7,473 places are available in the public network and 3,066 in the complementary private network. The private ‘escoletes’ that do not form part of the complementary network have their own enrolment process
The registration period for the 0-3 year old 'escoletes', both public and complementary, is open until 31st March A total of 10,539 places are available in the schooling process for children aged 0-3 years old. [...]
Borrasca Juliette: 5 million euros in damages in the Mallorcan countryside
The Balearic Government assesses the damage caused between 26 and 28 February to agricultural, livestock and forestry holdings in at least 5 million euros. The Consell de Mallorca and the local councils will be able to [...]
25,000 people can benefit from the “Bo per a les famílies” programme
Until the 31st of March you can apply for the new call for the 200 € aid of the Consell de Mallorca "Bo per a les famílies" with the aim of alleviating the effect of [...]
Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere all at Once’ wins seven statuettes
'Everything Everywhere all at Once', directed by Dainel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, sweeps the Oscars gala with seven statuettes. Brendan Fraser caps off his story of overcoming the odds by winning Best Actor in a [...]
Oscars 2023: nominees and how to watch the ceremony
The 95th Oscars Awards will take place this Sunday 12th March and you can watch it on the awards' YouTube account The Oscars ceremony is one of the most eagerly awaited events in all corners [...]
Cursa per la Igualtat in Sa Pobla
La 6a Cursa per la Igualtat will be held on Sunday March 12 in Sa Pobla as part of the activities organized to commemorate 8M On the occasion of 8M, International Women's Day, the different [...]
Palma may not host more than three cruise ships at a time, without exceptions
The Government has finalised the cruise ship calendar for 2023 and 2024 with the shipping companies. This means that no more than three ships will be able to coincide in the port of Palma, with [...]
Balearic Islands to receive up to 40% more German tourists this summer
The ITB fair being held in Berlin is ending with increases in bookings of up to 40% for the summer in the Balearic Islands, according to German tour operators. It will increase by 300.000 tourists. [...]
Nearly 4,500 people in two women marches for 8M
World Women's Day 8M was celebrated in Palma with two separate marches: that of the Feminist Movement of Mallorca and the Transfeminist 8M Coordinating Committee 4,500 people was yesterday in two marches for the World [...]
The Escolania de Lluc sings at the audience with Pope Francisco at the Vatican
For the first time in its history, the Escolania de Lluc has sung before Pope Francisco in Rome at the General Audience that took place today in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican A total [...]
The small retailer’s stock fair takes to the street
A new edition of the small business stock fair takes to the streets of Palma to sell its end-of-season products on the 9th, 10th and 11th of March The stock fair takes place from tomorrow [...]
Balearic Islands reaches record highs in house rental and purchase prices
A rental property on the islands is 47% more expensive than at the height of the bubble in 2007. Buying a house costs 25% more, according to Fotocasa The Balearic Islands is the first community [...]
Historic concert of the Escolania de Lluc in Rome with the Pope
Forty singers from the Escolania de Lluc will give a historic concert during the General Audience with Pope Francisco in Rome It will be tomorrow Wednesday at 9 am on the occasion of the General [...]
The Balearic Islands, top destinations for German tourism this summer
The CEO of the TUI tourism group, Sebastian Ebel, has said he is "very optimistic about next summer" in the Balearic Islands The German tourism group TUI has confirmed to the Government that the Balearic [...]
Tasting of Mallorca’s gastronomy and popular tradition at ITB Berlin
The island's delegation begins today, Tuesday, an intense agenda at the ITB Berlin fair in its first face-to-face edition since 2019 because of the pandemic More than 150 people have participated in the promotional event, [...]
Son Sant Joan, best airport in Europe
Son Sant Joan Airport, recognised by Airports Council International as "Best Airport in Europe" in the category of facilities with between 25 and 40 million passengers The Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded Son Sant [...]
Mallorca prepares for the return of the ITB Berlin tourism fair in person
The Balearic Islands are attending ITB Berlin with the aim of positioning themselves as a sustainable and circular destination in the German market. The fair begins tomorrow, Tuesday 7 March, and runs until Thursday 9 [...]
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