Etihad Airways will connect Abu Dhabi with Palma in the summer of 2026
Etihad Airways has announced that it will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Palma starting 12 June 2026. With this new route, Son Sant Joan airport will have, for the first time, a direct [...]
The drainage improvement works in Sant Llorenç will begin in early 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has approved the start of the tender process for works to improve drainage in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a key measure to prevent flooding like the tragic torrentada (flash flood) on [...]
Palma presents its candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2031 in Brussels
Palma has taken a decisive step towards becoming European Capital of Culture 2031. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, yesterday presented the city’s candidacy at the European Parliament in Brussels, describing it as “an extraordinary, challenging [...]
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey finishes second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or
The talented Mallorcan footballer Mariona Caldentey (Felanitx, 1996) achieved a historic milestone by finishing in second place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football. This recognition highlights her outstanding [...]
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics: Son Espases implements a new imaging technique
Hospital Universitario Son Espases has introduced the amyloid brain PET-CT into the Balearic public health system, a key advancement for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics. This technique allows the identification of [...]
Palma records nearly half a thousand victims of sexual exploitation, according to the City Council
At least 447 women are victims of sexual exploitation in Palma, according to the latest report Identification of cases of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (TFES), presented by the Palma City Council on [...]
L’Adoració dels Tres Reis d’Orient 2024, a jewel in the Christmas calendar in Palma
The traditional Three Kings' Day performance, l'Adoració dels Tres Reis d'Orient 2024, directed by Bernat Pujol, according to the text by Llorenç Moyà, has been going on for 39 years. It will be held, as [...]
Matines 2023: the Cant de la Sibil·la in Mallorca
Christmas Eve is the time to experience the Cant de la Sibil·la, a tradition that is commemorated every 24th of December at Matines in the Cathedral of Mallorca, the Santuari de Lluc and in different [...]
Conflict in Balearic trade over opening on 31 December
Mercadona has announced that it will open its establishments in Palma from 9 am to 3 pm on 31 December. This date is listed as an unauthorised opening Sunday for Ciutat de Palma and the [...]
Speed increase on the Cintura road: from today the speed limit is 100 km/h
From today, Monday 18 December, the speed limit on the vía de Cintura (ring road) will be increased from 80 kilometres per hour to 100 km/h. Except in the Génova tunnel and the level crossings [...]
La Seu hosts the winter solstice observation
The Balearic Mathematics Society SBM-EQUIS is reviving the activity of observing the light phenomenon that coincides with the winter solstice in La Seu de Mallorca. This can be seen from the Baluard de Sant Pere, [...]
The first edition of the Fira de Nadal de l’Ametlla de Mallorca is here
The Protected Geographical Indication Ametlla de Mallorca is holding the first edition of its Fira de Nadal (Christmas Fair) on Saturday 16th December. This typical product of Mallorcan gastronomy will be the star of a [...]
Christmas in La Misericòrdia 2023: programme of activities
From 16th to 23rd December, the Consell de Mallorca has organised a series of events, concerts and family and solidarity activities to celebrate Christmas 2023 at the Misericòrdia cultural centre. In addition, the Mallorca Crafts [...]
UGT and CCOO announce Iberia Christmas strike in Balearic Islands
Workers' representatives will call a strike at the airline on 29, 30 and 31 December and 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 January. This has been announced by the trade unions UGT and Comisiones Obreras [...]
Palma City Council dedicates a street to the politician Félix Pons
The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, has signed the decree that gives the name of Félix Pons to one of the main access roads to Palma. The road will run from calle Puerto Rico, just [...]
Cata Coll nominated for FIFA ‘The Best’ award
The Mallorcan goalkeeper Cata Coll, of FC Barcelona and world champion, is one of the three nominees for the 'Best Goalkeeper' award of the 'The Best' awards. FIFA will present this award on 15 February [...]
Son Llàtzer inaugurates the new Medical-Surgical Day Hospital
The Medical-Surgical Day Hospital will have seven patient care posts and five double rooms with the function of treatment rooms. According to the Govern, it will increase the care capacity by 32%. In 2021, the [...]
Christmas campaign in the Mallorcan retail trade: 5% increase in new hires
The retail sector in Mallorca has a positive balance of sales after Black Friday and the December long weekend. Now they are starting the Christmas campaign with good sensations, with a 5% increase in the [...]
Fira de Sant Tomàs 2023 in Sineu
Sineu celebrates the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2023 with its big day on the 10th of December, which can be visited until the 20th of January, passing through Sant Antoni 2024. The annual event features [...]
Guide to Christmas markets in Mallorca 2023
Mallorca welcomes Christmas 2023 wrapped in light, colour and illusion. This weekend the range of Christmas markets on the island takes us to different towns and cities that are decked out to celebrate these festive [...]
Christmas in Mallorca 2023: programme of activities
Palma City Council is offering a programme of activities to enjoy this Christmas in Mallorca with concerts of different styles, plays, musicals, storytelling, circus, magic and street entertainment, among others. Programme of activities for Christmas [...]
The Rata Market Nadal 2023 returns, extended to three days of activities
Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December from 10:30 to 20:30h the programme of activities of this new edition of the Rata Market Nadal 2023 will take place. The novelty this year is that [...]
Tourist spending rises by 17% in October in the Balearic Islands
1.4 million international tourists arrived in the Balearic Islands in October, spending 1,742 million, up 17%. They represent 9% more tourists than in the same month of 2022, according to the latest data published by [...]
Alternatilla Jazz Festival 2023: a programme of local and international jazz in Mallorca
This year Alternatilla Jazz Festival 2023 celebrates its seventh edition and the eighth year of the festival's history. The aim: to create new bridges every year, bringing the jazz scene of a country closer and [...]
Fira de sa Perdiu 2023 in Montuïri: this weekend’s programme
An extensive programme of activities, including local gastronomy, music, popular dances and round tables make up the programme of the Fira de sa Perdiu 2023. Montuïri celebrates the traditional fair until the 6th of December. [...]
The access of scooters and electric bikes to the train and metro of Mallorca is suspended for safety reasons
The ban on scooters and electric bicycles on Mallorca's trains and metro comes into force today. The measure, adopted for safety reasons, is temporary for an initial period of six months. The Directorate General for [...]
Fira de Nadal i Reis 2023: Christmas arrives in Majorca
The Fira de Nadal i Reis 2023 will take place between today, 23rd November, and 6th January with opening hours from 10 am to 9 pm and will be held in three locations: the Ramblas, [...]
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 [...]
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