Pau: “Human beings are capable of adapting to the worst situations”
In his latest graphic novel, Pau immortalises the "incredible" story of his grandfather, who spent a decade "without being master of his destiny" under the flags of five countries during the Spanish Civil War and [...]
Nit de Vins 2024 brings together ten wineries from the island in Son Servera
The courtyard of the Església Nova de Son Servera will be dressed up on Saturday, June 22 to host the VIII edition of Nit de Vins 2024. This event, which will be held between 8:00 [...]
The Balearic economy grows by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024
The Balearic economy has started with strength after registering an intense growth of 3.2 percent during the first quarter of this year 2024, according to the Economic Analysis of the Balearic Islands presented by the [...]
New schedules for Palma’s EMT buses for the summer season
EMT Palma has announced the implementation of new schedules that will take effect on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. These changes include reinforcements on key lines such as A1, A2, L4, and L25, aiming to improve [...]
The Town Council launches the ‘Tasting Andratx’ campaign to promote local gastronomy
The Andritxol Town Hall has presented 'Tasting Andratx. A gastronomy to enjoy', an innovative information campaign aimed at the promotion and enhancement of the local gastronomic segment. The goal is to make the wide variety [...]
Mental Health is not what it used to be
The Extraction of the Stone of Madness is a painting by El Bosco, a mockery of a medieval tradition that consisted of removing the stone in the brain that caused alienation. The road travelled by [...]
Impulsa Balears predicts moderate growth, but above the Spanish average
Impulsa Balears yesterday held the i-meeting "Global conditioning factors and pendular movements: protagonists of the macroeconomic scenario". According to its technical director, Antoni Riera, the Balearic Islands will ease its growth but, predictably, without going [...]
Halloween in Mallorca 2022: plans for the celebration of the Nit de Ses Ànimes
Many proposals have been announced to celebrate Halloween in Mallorca 2022. The Nit de Ses Ànimes, which is celebrated on the night of 31st October, is an increasingly popular date. That is why, year after [...]
Terraferida warns of the construction of 1,002 villas on rural land in the last 6 years
In the last six years, 1,002 new villas have been built in the rural land of Mallorca and up to 1,052 more homes have been extended between 2015 and 2021. This is revealed by a [...]
Actress Natassja Kinski receives today the Mallorca Film Award
Natassja Kinski will be one of the stars of the opening gala of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival today. The actress will receive the Mallorca Film Award during the gala, after appearing before the [...]
75% of the turtles rescued this year in the archipelago were entangled in plastic
The Balearic Islands Wildlife Recovery Consortium (COFIB) today released five sea turtles that have been recovered over the last few months at the Palma Aquarium. Four of the five turtles were found entangled in plastic [...]
Carolina Artola, energy advisor: “The key to paying less is to know the price per kilowatt”
Carolina Artola is an energy advisor, a relatively new profession "that existed for companies, but not for residential customers, i.e. supplies with power of less than 10 kilowatts". Her function is to act as an [...]
The Balearic Islands leads the national occupancy rate in September
In September, the Balearic Islands registered one out of every three overnight stays by foreigners in Spain during the month of September, with 33.7% of the total. This is shown in the hotel occupancy data [...]
The Pollença Town Council decrees a halt to the works at the Hotel Formentor
Pollença Town Council has decreed an immediate halt to the works on the Hotel Formentor. The announcement was made by the environmental group GOB, which claims that the council has proved them right "regarding the [...]
Palma will freeze taxes, with the exception of IBI for large landowners
The mayor of Palma, José Hila, announced in his speech on the state of the city that the City Council will freeze taxes. With the exception of the IBI for large property owners, those with [...]
Open House Palma receives 13,000 visits in its second edition
The architecture festival for non-architects Open House Palma opened the doors of 68 buildings in Palma to the public this weekend. In total, Open House Palma registered around 13,000 visits to buildings, including 6,500 on [...]
Circaire Alcúdia 2022 programmes circus in its purest form from 28 to 30 October
Circaire Alcúdia 2022 programmes circus in its purest form from 28th to 30th October. A weekend to enjoy the essence of this discipline and new artistic languages on stage. For the 2022 edition, a total [...]
HOV bus lane from the airport to Palma: when it starts and possible fines
The HOV bus lane from the airport to Palma, at the level of the Palacio de Congresos, starts on Wednesday 2 November. Its route starts at the airport junction to the entrance to Palma and [...]
The savings from reducing the hours of Christmas lighting would be practically nil
City councils and institutions across the country have been in the media these days to announce that they will reduce or maintain the Christmas lights timetable 2022-2023. With energy savings as a backdrop, some councils [...]
Sa Fira Santanyí 2022 fills the streets with a wide-ranging programme of activities
Sa Fira Santanyí 2022 is taking place this weekend. The municipality is celebrating one of its most eagerly awaited events and has programmed activities for everyone. Those who come to Sa Fira Santanyí will be [...]
Social Club opposes the demolition of the leisure centre and the promenade bridge
In view of the announcement of the awarding of the works to reform Palma's Paseo Marítimo and the forthcoming start of the works in the area, Social Club has come out in defence of the [...]
Opening days of shops on Sundays and public holidays for 2023 in Mallorca
The opening of shops on Sundays and public holidays for 2023 in Mallorca is now known. Which ten Sundays and public holidays will shops be open? The Directorate General of Commerce, meeting at the Consellería [...]
Guillem March: “In Mallorca there are many cartoonists per square metre”
The Mallorcan Guillem March has drawn characters such as Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn and has created numerous covers, some also for Marvel. On the occasion of this week's Còmic Nostrum 2022, [...]
Teatro de Barra 2022 lands in Palma on Thursdays with its most paranormal edition
Teatro de Barra 2022, a classic event on Palma's stage, kicks off on Thursday 20 October. This theatrical initiative will take place every Thursday from 20th October to 24th November. "A veces veo muertos; una [...]
The Consell de Mallorca presents its support plan against inflation
The Consell de Mallorca has presented today its plan of 13 aids against inflation, which will have a budget of 22 million euros. This was announced by the president, Catalina Cladera, during the Debate on [...]
The Fires of Inca 2022 programme more than 200 events until 17th November
The Fires of Inca 2022 will bring autumn to life in the municipality until 17 November. Three fairs to get to know the capital of Raiguer that are expected to attract thousands of people. The [...]
200 euro aid from the Consell de Mallorca to families: requirements to be a beneficiary
The Consell presented yesterday a 200 euro aid voucher for families in Mallorca. A line of aid to which it will allocate 5 million euros and from which, they assure, 25,000 families in Mallorca will [...]
Self-consumption installations on islands increase exponentially during 2022
In the first nine months of 2022, 49% more self-consumption installations have been installed than in 2021. This is confirmed by data from the Govern, which shows that in 2021 a total of 2,415 installations [...]
The gallery owner and co-owner of HM Hotels Juan Antonio Horrach Moyà has died
Mallorcan society was tinged with mourning yesterday with the news of the death of gallery owner and co-owner of HM Hotels Juan Antonio Horrach Moyà. The Mallorcan businessman died of a heart attack at the [...]
Palma hosts Còmic Nostrum 2022, the International Comic Festival of Mallorca
Còmic Nostrum 2022, the International Comic Festival of Mallorca, will be held in Palma from 20th to 23rd October. It is an event aimed at both professionals and comic fans alike, which provides an opportunity [...]
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