Cruise ship arrivals in the port of Palma down 15% compared to 2018
The arrival of cruise ships at the Port of Palma has fallen by 15% compared to pre-pandemic figures, a decline that is having a negative impact on sectors such as hospitality, retail, and transport. In [...]
Unemployment in the Balearic Islands falls by 24.8% thanks to the extension of the season and the Christmas campaign
The Balearic Islands closed the fourth quarter of 2024 with a significant reduction in unemployment, which fell by 24.8% compared to the same period of the previous year. According to data from the Labour Force [...]
Chinese New Year 2025 in Palma will be celebrated on the 9th of February in Plaça Pere Garau
Chinese New Year 2025 in Palma will be celebrated on 9th February at Plaça de Pere Garau. From 11:00 am, attendees will enjoy a varied programme to welcome the Year of the Snake in a [...]
The Palau de Congressos de Palma generated an economic impact of 32 million euros in 2024
The Palau de Congressos de Palma closed the 2024 financial year with a significant economic impact on the city, reaching 32 million euros. This result is derived from the more than 165 events held in [...]
The Balearic Islands increase flu vaccination coverage by 8% after years of falling coverages
The 2024-2025 flu vaccination campaign in the Balearic Islands has seen a significant improvement in vaccination coverage, reaching 30.9% of the target population, which represents an increase of 8% compared to the 22.68% achieved in [...]
The refuges of the Consell de Mallorca set a new visitor record in 2024 with over 40,000 overnight stays
The refuges network of the Consell de Mallorca has recorded a new visitor record in 2024, reaching 40,240 overnight stays, which represents an increase of 18.8% compared to the previous year. This rise in visitor [...]
Carlos Saura dies at the age of 91
Carlos Saura, director of "La caza" and "Deprisa deprisa", dies at 91 years old the day after receiving the Goya of Honor 2023 Social networks have not taken long to be a showcase for hundreds of [...]
90% of young people in the Balearic Islands consume porn
This is according to a study carried out by experts from the UIB, which warns of the sexual and psychological consequences that this practice can have 90% of young people and adolescents in the Balearic [...]
The price of housing in Palma soars
The square metre in the Balearic capital reached 3,467 euros, with an increase in January of 9.9%, compared to the average price in Spain of 1,922 euros, four points lower. It represents a higher rise [...]
Work starts on plaça d’Espanya in Palma
Costing 2.5 million euros, the project will last 12 months. The bicycle lane will return to Avenidas with the tramway Starting today, work starts on the plaça d'Espanya in Palma at a cost of 2.5 [...]
Netflix: end of shared accounts
The streaming company has clarified that from Wednesday 8 February, the IP of the main location will have to be indicated on each account. If you want to share, you will be able to pay [...]
Fernando ‘Estrella’: the multifaceted artist dies at the age of 63
The versatile artist, founder of the group 'Peor Imposible', a leading exponent of the Madrid movida, and the soul of Bar Flexas, along with Pepa Charro, has died at the age of 63, after a [...]
Balearic Islands earmarks 8 million euros for water management in tourist establishments
The Balearic Government announced this morning a new 8-million-euro aid package aimed at the tourism sector, as part of the second edition of the Water and Tourism forum being held this Wednesday at the ParcBit [...]
The Supreme Court upholds the ban on tourist flats in Palma
The Supreme Court upholds that Palma Town Hall can ban tourist rentals in multi-family dwellings in Palma The Chamber of Litigation of the Supreme Court has accepted the appeal filed by the Palma City Council [...]
The EMT boosts the number of users in January
The municipal transport company recorded one million more passengers in January than in the same month last year, since the service became free of charge on 1 January The EMT boosts the number of users [...]
End of face masks on public transport
The Council of Ministers today approves the removal of masks on public transport. It will remain in health and social health centres, pharmacies, dentists' and physiotherapists' surgeries, blood banks and assisted reproduction centres The long-awaited [...]
Olga Hidalgo, head of the Preventive Medicine Service at Son Espases: “The important thing is that if you wear a mask, you wear it well”
The head of the Preventive Medicine Service of the Hospital Universitari Son Espases appeals to individual responsibility in the use of masks Masks are no longer obligatory on public transport, a measure that Dr. Hidalgo [...]
Trade vouchers in the Balearic Islands: new edition
The new call in March of "Baleares Bonos de Comercio" offers discounts of 15 euros for purchases over 30 euros and will put into circulation more than 90,000 discount vouchers in two campaigns With this [...]
Horeca Baleares 2023 starts
The sixth edition of the Hospitality and Tourism Professional Fair, Horeca Baleares, brings together over 120 stands and takes place from February 6th to 8th at the Velodrome Illes Balears. It is a reference among [...]
Earthquakes in Turkey: over 35.000 dead
Two earthquakes in Turkey and Syria with a magnitude greater than 7.5 degrees have left over 35.000 dead and more than 85.000 injured. Rescue teams continue to work to locate people trapped under the rubble. [...]
Five Marine Heatwaves in the Balearic Islands
It was between May and December 2022 due to the increase in sea temperatures. The Balearic Islands could suffer serious consequences for marine ecosystems, the economy, and human living conditions According to the Balearic Sea [...]
The top 10 most downloaded apps in the world
In this list you will find an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions on the internet: what are the 10 most downloaded apps in the world? There is no doubt that we [...]
Hoteliers predict a very good tourist season
In statements to the media, the president of the hoteliers, María Frontera, has predicted a "definitely very good" tourist season as bookings are being re-confirmed From the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation (FEHM), Frontera explained that [...]
The Balearic Islands increased tourist spending in 2022
The Balearic Islands received 16.4 million tourists in 2022, with 4.9% more spending than in 2019, reaching a spending figure of 17,316.4 million euros, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and [...]
Business of the Paseo Marítimo are demanding economic aid for the huge losses
The businessmen affected by the works of the Paseo Marítimo in Palma have expressed their dissatisfaction with the economic losses of their businesses and warn of closures due to the works, which have already affected [...]
The sale of food prepared in homes has been authorized
Anyone who wants to carry it out will have to submit a responsible declaration of compliance with the legal requirements applicable to the exercise of the activity The government has authorized the sale of food [...]
Unemployment continues to drop in the Balearic Islands in January
Unemployment continues to drop in the Balearic Islands in January 2023, to 35,554 unemployed, 34.7% less than a year earlier and 41% less than in the same month of 2019, before the pandemic. These are [...]
Menorca, more environmentally protected
The Balearic Parliament has approved the Menorca Biosphere Reserve Law, which allows the island council to act against over-tourism and limit everything from vehicle volume to maritime anchoring Thirty years after the declaration by UNESCO, [...]
The restriction on the Formentor road is extended 37 days
The restrictions for accessing the Formentor road are extended this summer from June 1st to September 30th, a total of 37 days This summer, the restriction on accessing Formentor by private vehicle, between 10 a.m. [...]
The Balearic Government detects the increase in prices of large stores
The Balearic Government has detected that large stores have increased prices and has communicated this to the National Commission of the Market and Competition (CNMC) According to the autonomous executive, it has detected the increase [...]
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