GR226, the new hiking route in Mallorca that runs through five municipalities in the Llevant
Hiking in Mallorca adds a new option with the opening of the East Mallorca Route GR 226, an itinerary of 100.48 kilometres that crosses some of the most emblematic landscapes of the Llevant. The new [...]
Simón Andreu. One face, a thousand roles
How many times, while watching a film or a series, have we found ourselves exclaiming, “Oh, Simón Andreu is in it”? And it’s hardly surprising, because the actor from Sa Pobla has been a constant [...]
The population of the Balearic Islands in 2026 is nearing 1.26 million after growing by almost 10,000 inhabitants
The population of the Balearic Islands in 2026 reached 1,259,545 inhabitants as of 1 January, according to provisional data from the Continuous Population Statistics (ECP) published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This figure represents [...]
The grateful olive trees of Son Perot
The olive harvest in Mallorca, an ancestral tradition Text: José E. Iglesias / Photos: P. Castillo It is a sunny, hot day in the middle of November, in one of the Orient valleys whose access [...]
Singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada awarded the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026
The Balearic Government has agreed to award the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026 to Mallorcan singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada, in recognition of an outstanding artistic career and his contribution to the archipelago’s musical culture. [...]
Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026: a diverse sonic experience from 7 to 9 May in Palma
The Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026 will take place in Palma on 7, 8 and 9 May. Established as one of the most distinctive music events on Mallorca’s cultural calendar, Cranc marks its fourth Mallorca date [...]
Martínez presents the ideas competition for the renovation and improvement of the Plaça Major
The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, this Wednesday presented the tender for the preliminary project to reform the Plaça Major and improve the accesses to Carrer Sant Miquel and Plaça Marqués de Palmer, Plaça [...]
Open day at the Sa Bassa Blanca museum for the Day of the Balearic Islands
Next Saturday 24th February, an interesting open day will be held at the Sa Bassa Blanca Museum in Alcúdia to commemorate the Day of the Balearic Islands. From 10:30 in the morning until 17:00, visitors [...]
The Mallorcan Victoria Luengo, Princess of Girona Art 2024 Laureate
Leading Mallorcan actress Victoria Luengo (cover of Mallorca Global Mag spring-summer 2022 issue) has been awarded the Princess of Girona Art 2024 Award as part of the Talent Tour being held in Salamanca until 23 [...]
The Misericordia Chapel reopens its doors with the exhibition ‘Natural Spaces’
After being closed for two years, the Consell de Mallorca reopens the doors of the Misericordia chapel with the exhibition Espacios Naturales (Natural Spaces). The exhibition offers a representation of the natural spaces belonging to [...]
Tractorade in Palma: Mallorcan farmers collapse the centre of the city in protest
Around 300 tractors and agricultural vehicles flooded the streets of central Palma on Monday. Farmers and stockbreeders in Mallorca carried out a massive tractor pull to express their concern for the future of their sector, [...]
Recovering the sky of our ancestors
La Vía Láctea en la isla de Cabrera donde se observan multitud de estrellas de diferente intensidad de brillo y tonalidades. Foto: Jaime Sánchez Millán. Antonia Gil. Palma "There is a social culture [...]
Mobofest 2024 presents its line-up of concerts in Porreres
Mobofest 2024, which will be held on 25th, 26th and 27th July in the n'Hereveta park in Porreres, already has a line-up of concerts. Julieta Venegas, Valeria Castro, Socunbohemio, Ludwig Band, Maria Hein and Joan [...]
How big is the population of the Balearic Islands in 2024?
The resident population in the Balearic Islands on 1 January 2024 stood at 1,231,487 inhabitants, which represents an increase of 0.13 % with respect to the fourth quarter of 2023, when the islands counted 1,229,934 [...]
Habturalia 2024: the 2nd Mediterranean holiday rental forum to be held on 23rd and 24th February
Habturalia 2024, a holiday tourism meeting promoted by Habtur and Pidelaluna events, will take place on 23rd and 24th February in Can Gelabert (Binissalem). At the 2nd Mediterranean holiday rental forum, the public will be [...]
New WhatsApp channel of the Balearic Government for citizenship
The Government of the Balearic Islands has launched its own broadcasting channel on WhatsApp. The aim is to offer a public service of proximity to the citizens of the Balearic Islands. Through this tool, the [...]
Febrer Negre 2024 programmes conferences from 17th to 24th February
The 14th edition of the Febrer Negre literary event in Palma will kick off on Saturday the 17th of February. This new edition features different activities that will take place in different venues around the [...]
Florists predict a good Valentine’s Day and don’t rule out a better one than 2023
The florists of the Pimem association have been preparing for one of the most important sales of the year: Valentine's Day or the "Dia dels Enamorats" as it is known in most towns in Mallorca. [...]
Virtual influencers: will we also see them in Mallorca?
El auge de los influencers sintéticos generados por inteligencia artificial podría tener una resonancia especial en la isla Miquela Sousa en el Arco del Triunfo de Barcelona. The landscape of synthetic influencers generated [...]
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands increase from 53% to 54% in January
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands increased slightly during the month of January, from 53% to 54%. By islands, Mallorca has recorded an increase in its reserves from 54% to 56%, while Menorca has experienced [...]
This is the new official aerial photo of the Balearic Islands
The Institut Cartogràfic i Geogràfic de les Illes Balears (ICGIB) has published the new official aerial photograph of the Balearic Islands, made from 4,461 aerial images taken between 29 March and 9 May 2023. In [...]
Sampol, Piñero, Mascaró y Esteva, reconocidas como las mejores empresarias de Baleares
In an evening full of recognition and celebration, Carmen Sampol, Encarna Piñero, Lina Mascaró and Rosa Esteva, outstanding businesswomen from the islands, were honoured at the fifth edition of the Telva/Actualidad Económica Awards for the [...]
The Gallery of Illustrious Sons of the City and Old Kingdom of Mallorca
By Bartomeu Bestard Cladera, chronicler of the city of Palma Among the historical-artistic assets of Palma Town Hall, its pictorial collection stands out, especially the Gallery of Illustrious Sons of Mallorca, which is located in [...]
The exhibition on tattoos at CaixaForum Palma offers a journey through “Art under the skin”
From 8 February until 2 June 2024, CaixaForum Palma becomes the epicentre of a unique experience with the arrival of the exhibition "Tattoo. Art under the skin". This exhibition, produced and organised by the prestigious [...]
The odyssey of being a delivery driver in Palma
Raúl Beltrán. Palma. Photos: Pep Caparrós. Article 45 of Palma's municipal traffic ordinance states that "in no case and under no circumstances may vehicles carrying out loading and unloading operations do so in places where [...]
Sóller train: timetables and fares after its reopening in 2024
The nostalgic charm of the Sóller Train and Tram are once again travelling through the picturesque landscapes of the island of Mallorca. After a brief temporary closure, both services are ready to welcome passengers again [...]
Companies in Mallorca are looking for employees in PalmaActiva 2024’s Employment Month
From the 12th of February until the 18th of March, Palma City Council is promoting the PalmaActiva 2024 Employment Month. An event eagerly awaited by those seeking to enter or progress in Mallorca's job market. [...]
Una nit a la Serra 2024 offers schoolchildren a free night in a refuge
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the programme Una nit a la Serra 2024. A project that seeks to immerse primary school pupils in the rich biodiversity of Mallorca, allowing them to spend a night [...]
The Fira del Ram 2024 returns to Mallorca: check the timetable and how to get there
The Fira del Ram 2024 is back in Mallorca to entertain residents and visitors to the island with its unique offer of fun, gastronomy and entertainment. This emblematic Palma event will be held from 23rd [...]
Horeca Mallorca 2024 kicks off with the latest developments in the hospitality sector
The seventh edition of Horeca Mallorca has already opened, which promises to consolidate itself in 2024 as an essential meeting point for professionals, companies and gastronomy lovers. From today until 7 February, the Velòdrom Illes [...]
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