The Universitat de Mallorca will focus on education in strategic and high-demand sectors
The Universitat de Mallorca (UMAC) has taken the definitive step towards becoming a reality following the approval of its founding law by the Parlament de les Illes Balears. The new private academic institution has been [...]
La Lluna en Vers 2026 regresa con Maria Arnal y 14 noches de cultura para el verano
El Consell de Mallorca ha presentado esta edición de La Lluna en Vers 2026, el festival de verano impulsado por la Fundació Mallorca Literària, que se celebrará del 20 de junio al 4 de septiembre [...]
Palma Airport grows by 2.8% in March and breaks the downward trend at the start of the year
Son Sant Joan regained momentum in March after a subdued start to the year. Palma Airport closed last month with 1,594,849 passengers, representing a 2.8% increase compared with March 2025 and ending the downward trend [...]
The Fira de la Sípia 2026 (Cuttlefish Fair) in Alcúdia reaches its 20th edition from 17 to 19 April
The Fira de la Sípia 2026 (Cuttlefish Fair) in Alcúdia, also known as the Fira Nàutica i Mostra Gastronòmica de la Sípia, reaches its 20th edition this April. On 17, 18 and 19 April, the [...]
The IBDONA handled 22% more calls related to sexist violence in 2025
The 24-Hour Service of the Balearic Institute for Women (IBDONA) handled a total of 4,562 calls related to sexist violence in 2025, representing an increase of 22.2% compared with the previous year, with 831 more [...]
Palma unveils a major sculpture by Bernar Venet on its seafront
The city of Palma has incorporated, as of this Thursday, a new cultural landmark into its urban landscape. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, presided over the inauguration of the sculpture by French artist Bernar Venet, [...]
Work on Camí del Reis and the Génova roundabout in Palma is finished
The Consell de Mallorca and the Ajuntament de Palma have inaugurated the works for the duplication of the Camí dels Reis and the reformation of the roundabout for access to Génova from the Vía de [...]
PortsIB to invest 2 million euros in improving the port of Pollença
PortsIB has initiated the proceedings for the execution of the improvement project for the port of Pollença. This initiative includes the heightening of quays and pier piles, the repair of underpinnings, and the replacement of [...]
Twenty Sahrawi children from the ‘Vacances en pau’ programme visit Palma Aquarium
A group of twenty Sahrawi girls and boys visited the Palma Aquarium as part of the activity programme included in the initiative Vacances en Pau, promoted by the Consell de Mallorca. The Councillor for the [...]
The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró celebrate the 50th anniversary of their spectacular ‘Desfilada de Carrosses’
The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró are an annual event that transforms this charming village in the comarca of Raiguer into a centre of cultural, sports, and festive activities. Celebrated in honour of [...]
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands dropped to 46% in July, maintaining the pre-alert scenario
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands fell to 46% of their capacity during the past month of July, representing a decrease of 4% compared to June and 9 percentage points below the same period last [...]
Tips to avoid food poisoning in the summer
The Directorate-General for Public Health, through the Food Safety Service, reminds that preparing food to be consumed outdoors during the summer months can carry the risk of food poisoning if some basic hygiene rules are [...]
Smash Padel, the biggest padel club in the Balearics, opens its doors in Playa de Muro
Smash Padel has opened its doors in Mallorca, a new padel club that promises to be a benchmark on the island. Located in Playa de Muro, on Circuit del llac, s/n, local authorities, family members [...]
Agenda of events in August in Mallorca 2024
Mallorca Global Mag, spring-summer 2024 edition, brings you the event agenda for August 2024 in Mallorca. This information is part of the activity agenda published in the print magazine. Music, theater, and traditions not to [...]
The Festes d’Agost 2024 in Sineu are here, with the XXI Mucada as the highlight of the event
Every August, the town of Sineu fills with life and colour with its eagerly awaited festivities in honour of the Mare de Déu d'Agost. The Festes d'Agost 2024 in Sineu, which begin on Friday the [...]
Cinema a la Fresca 2024 to screen 12 films at Parc de Ses Estacions
Palma's emblematic film event, Cinema a la Fresca 2024, returns this summer with its 37th edition. From the 5th to the 28th of August, the Parc de Ses Estacions will be transformed into an open-air [...]
The Cossiers will dance for another year at the Festes de Sant Bartomeu 2024 in Montuïri
Montuïri is getting ready to celebrate the Festes de Sant Bartomeu 2024 with a calendar full of events and activities that stand out for their dynamism and enthusiasm. From the 1st of August until the [...]
The second electricity link with the mainland will cover 65% of the demand in the Balearic Islands
The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has announced an agreement to begin the overland route of the second electricity link between the mainland and the archipelago. This project will make [...]
The Summer Festivities 2024 in Colònia de Sant Jordi, an explosion of joy, music and colour
The Summer Festivities 2024 of Colònia de Sant Jordi fill the streets during these days with joy, music and colour. This year the municipality has a programme full of activities for all ages. The youngest [...]
The King of Spain sets off for training aboard Aifos ahead of the 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
With just two days to go before the start of the 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, King Felipe VI stepped aboard Aifos on Sunday 28 July to take part in the final training sessions prior [...]
The Sant Elm Festivities 2024 are extended by a week to highlight their cultural roots
The Sant Elm Festivities 2024 in honour of Santa Catalina Thomàs are a highlight in the cultural calendar of Andratx. This year, the festivities have been extended until the 11th of August to enhance its [...]
The year-on-year unemployment rate in the Balearic Islands rose by 14.5% in the second quarter of 2024
The year-on-year unemployment rate in the Balearic Islands increased by 14.5 percent between April and June 2024, compared to the 11.8 percent reduction recorded during the first quarter of this year, according to data from [...]
The Copa del Rey Mapfre de Vela 2024 kicks off on 27 July with a record number of entries
From 27 July to 3 August, the Real Club Náutico de Palma will host the 42nd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE de Vela 2024, one of the biggest cruising regattas in the Mediterranean. [...]
Work on Plaça Espanya in Palma to finish on 23rd August
The works for the integral renovation project of Plaça Espanya in Palma have a new completion date: 23 August 2024. The Junta de Govern has approved new provisions in relation to the contract, awarded on [...]
Felipe VI receives Margalida Prohens, President of the Balearic Government, in audience
His Majesty the King received Margalida Prohens, President of the Balearic Islands, this morning at 10:10 am at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. This audience is part of the series of meetings with representatives [...]
Palma Jazz Festival 2024 offers four concerts on Thursdays in August at the Bellver Castle
Palma Jazz Festival 2024 promises to be a highlight event in the cultural calendar of Palma, featuring a series of four concerts taking place on the first Thursdays of August at the Castell de Bellver. [...]
The City Council promotes the creation of 8,000 new parking spaces in Palma
Palma's Municipal Car Park Plan envisages the possibility of creating 26 municipally-owned car parks, under concession and residential schemes, in the period 2024-2035, adding up to more than 8,000 new spaces and with a public-private [...]
The mythical Freestyle returns to the Plaza de Toros de Palma
This summer, the Plaza de Toros in Palma will become the epicentre of adrenaline and spectacle with the return of the legendary Freestyle. After 14 years of absence, 3rd August will mark the comeback of [...]
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 [...]
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