The economy of the Balearic Islands is growing above the average for Spain and the EU
The Balearic Islands continue to consolidate their economic dynamism with 4% growth in 2024, significantly exceeding the national average (+3.2%) and that of the European Union (+1.0%). This is highlighted in the Economic Outlook Analysis [...]
SAMU 061 attended nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year.
Emergency Medical Care Service SAMU 061 recorded a 4.7% increase in the number of incidents attended during the year 2024, reaching a total of 199,932 incidents. This increase reflects the growing volume of calls to [...]
‘De la terra a la cuina’: a gastronomic event to discover the flavours of the Serra de Tramuntana
On Saturday, 29 March, the Galatzó public estate (Calvià) will host the gastronomic event 'De la terra a la cuina' -From the land to the kitchen-, organised by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with [...]
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands increases its sales by 4% in 2024
Quality wine from the Balearic Islands continues to gain ground in the market. In 2024, its sales increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching more than 5.2 million litres sold, up from 5 [...]
The Spanish Government’s multi-million debt to airlines for resident discounts jeopardises the Balearic Islands’ connectivity
The air connectivity between the Balearic Islands and the mainland is in a critical situation due to the Government's debt to airlines operating these routes. As of January 2025, the Executive owes €810 million to [...]
PIMEM warns about the impact of the exodus of workers from the private to the public sector
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca (PIMEM) has expressed its concern over the growing exodus of workers from the private sector to the regional administration. The employers' association warns that this phenomenon, [...]
Marxa des Güell a Lluc a Peu 2023, on August 5th
The Marxa des Güell a Lluc a Peu 2023 will take place on the 5th of August. This year's edition, the 49th, was presented at the Centre Cultural Fundació Sa Nostra. It also coincides with [...]
Estius Simfònics’ kick off at Bellver Castle
On Thursday 29th June the Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands (OSIB) will inaugurate the 'Estius Sinfònics' concert series with two performances by Davit Khrikuli and Martín García, who will play pieces by Brahms and [...]
Sant Joan 2023: The Parc de la Mar host tonight the ‘revetla’
Nit del Foc will be held tonight 23rd June, the 'revetla' of Sant Joan 2023, with a programme of activities that will start at 8:30 pm and will last past midnight with two main events: [...]
Ciutadella celebrates the Fiestas de Sant Joan
From today, Menorca is immersed in one of the most popular festivities on the island, as well as on the whole of the Balearic Islands: the Fiestas de Sant Joan. On the 23rd and 24th [...]
Gabriel Escarrer, new president of Meliá after his father’s resignation
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of the hotel company Meliá, has left the presidency of the company in the hands of his son Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, current CEO of the Mallorcan family group, as reported this [...]
Prohens’ investiture as president of the Govern postposed
The President of the Parliament, Gabriel Le Senne, has summoned the different political groups for Monday of next week to discuss the investiture of Marga Prohens to the Balearic Government, which could be held on [...]
Sales come early in the Balearics
With the start of summer today, 21 June, some franchises and large establishments have already begun the sales, although the official kick-off is tomorrow, 22 June. The island's employers' associations have asked small businesses to [...]
Gabriel Le Senne, new president of the Balearic Parliament
The deputies of the Popular Party and Vox have elected Gabriel Le Senne as president of the Chamber by absolute majority in the first plenary session of the Parliament after the pre-agreement reached yesterday afternoon [...]
Mallorca, present at the Taste of Dublinv
The gastronomy of Mallorca has traveled to Ireland to participate in the gastronomic fair Taste of Dublin, a meeting for gastronomy professionals that took place between 15 and 18 June. Within the stand of Turespaña, [...]
Solo travel, a growing trend for freedom and introspection
It is paradoxical. More and more people are turning to solo travel with the premise of having transformative experiences. Isolation is not among their plans; on the contrary, they want to interact with locals or [...]
Pre-agreement between PP and Vox for the investiture of Prohens to the Government
The Popular Party cedes the presidency of the Parliament to Vox and will continue negotiating the investiture of Margalida Prohens, according to the pre-agreement reached by the two parties last night. The Balearic Parliament is [...]
Jaime Martínez presents Cort’s new government team
The new mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, this morning at a press conference presented the City Council's government team, which will be made up of ten councillors, with Belén Soto as its spokesperson Image [...]
The Balearic Parliament begins its 11th legislature this Tuesday
The 11th legislature in the Balearic Islands starts on Tuesday 20th June with the PP determined to govern without Vox, as has happened in Palma City Council. The Popular Party faces the constitution of the [...]
Port Adriano Mallorca Festival 2023: concert line-up
Port Adriano Mallorca Festival will fill the PAM stage next August with international music and tribute bands. The festival reaches its 11th edition in 2023 with a luxury artistic programme. Two important international groups and [...]
Local councils are constituted on the islands
After the elections of 28th May, today, Saturday 17th June, the different town councils of the islands are constituted, 67 in total, and the new mayors and mayorsesses will be appointed, as well as the [...]
Pedro Fiol, new Aviba president
The owner of the travel agency Alcudia Tours (Volar-e), Pedro Fiol, will head the association for the next four years and takes over from the previous president, Xisco Mulet, who will accompany him as vice-president [...]
Major island personalities shine at Mallorca Caprice’s 10th anniversary party
Mallorca Caprice's tenth anniversary party was an event full of glitter and familiar faces. Every year the lifestyle guide offers visitors and residents the best recommendations for places and establishments to enjoy the island in [...]
Balearic GDP grows by 5.9% in 2022
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Balearic Islands has "accelerated" and has grown by 5.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period last year, according to the Balearic Government [...]
Majorca’s large-scale retailers to start their sales on 22 June
The major commercial firms have agreed to start the summer sales on the 22nd of this month, with the possibility of accessing discounts from 10 pm on the 21st for purchases made online Mallorca's major [...]
David Bisbal starts his tour in Mallorca
Es Jardí opens its doors with the Opening 'Summer of Love' on Friday the 16th of June, the starting signal for 8 weeks of musical programming. On Saturday the 17th of June David Bisbal will [...]
Mallorca is promoted in the United States and Canada as a MICE destination
Image of a moment during the conference organised by Turespaña. Photos: Consell de Mallorca. The island aims to showcase the main attractions that make Mallorca a top destination for the MICE congress and [...]
85,000 rental cars in the Balearic Islands this season, 5,000 more than in 2022
The summer season is presented with 85,000 rental cars in the Balearic Islands, which is between 4,000 and 5,000 more than in 2022, according to the Association of Rental Vehicles of the Balearic Islands (Aevab) [...]
Prices in the Balearic Islands rise by 3.8% in May
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.8% in May in the Balearic Islands compared to the same month last year and so far this year has accumulated an increase of 2.1% compared to the [...]
Palma airport to increase passenger numbers by 17% in 2023
Son Sant Joan airport has exceeded 9 million passengers up to May, an increase of almost 17%. More than 3.4 million passed through its facilities in May, with Germany as the main market Palma Airport [...]
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