The birth rate in the Balearic Islands records the largest decline in Spain in 2025
The birth rate in the Balearic Islands is going through a particularly delicate period. The latest 2025 demographic data published by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) confirm that the archipelago recorded the largest fall in [...]
The Consell promotes new law to regulate human pressure in the Serra de Tramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana is entering a new phase in its management model. The Consell de Mallorca has presented the draft proposal for the future law governing the Serra de Tramuntana, a regulatory text aimed [...]
The Balearic Islands Food Fair 2026 will bring together gastronomy, music and leisure at Sa Feixina
The Mostra de Cuina de les Illes Balears 2026 (Balearic Islands Food Fair 2026) will once again turn Palma into a major showcase for local produce and island cooking. The event will take place on [...]
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 [...]
Guide to safe online shopping on Black Friday
Black Friday arrives this Friday, 28 November, bringing with it a wave of discounts flooding websites, social media and sales platforms. Most purchases are made online, an environment where deceptive practices increase at this time [...]
Tourist spending in Balearic retail outlets nears 2 billion euros up to September
The retail sector in the Balearic Islands continues to gain momentum in 2025 thanks to the strong boost from tourist spending. According to the latest report from the Observatori del Comerç corresponding to the third [...]
Palma proposes doubling the contribution under the Capital Status Law to 60 million euros per year
The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, has presented a proposal to amend the Capital Status Law with the aim of guaranteeing a "fair and efficient" funding system for the city. The initiative sets a [...]
Green light for Phase II of the Parc de la Mar renovation, with a budget of €9.4 million
The Palma City Council Governing Board has initially approved this Wednesday the improvement project for the Parc de la Mar (Phase II), an intervention involving a total investment of €9,432,548, of which €6 million will [...]
3D models revolutionise rectal cancer surgery at Son Espases
The Colorectal Surgery Unit at the Son Espases University Hospital has led a pioneering study to improve surgery for advanced rectal cancer. The work, headed by Dr Álvaro García-Granero and published in Annals of Surgery [...]
Health seize 20 tonnes of seafood and fish unfit for consumption in Palma
The Directorate General of Public Health, in collaboration with the Civil Guard, seized 20 tonnes of spoiled seafood and fish during an inspection carried out last April at a distribution company located in Palma. The [...]
Fifth chapter in the Son Banya–City Council stand-off with the demolition of six illegal constructions
El stand-off between Son Banya and Palma City Council wrote its fifth chapter of the year this Tuesday. The Council has launched a new operation to demolish six illegal constructions in the Son Banya–Son Riera [...]
Lung cancer, the third most frequently diagnosed tumour in the Balearic Islands
Lung cancer is already the third most diagnosed tumour in the Balearic Islands, in both men and women. Among men, it ranks after prostate and colorectal cancer. Among women, after breast and colorectal cancer. The [...]
The Consell de Mallorca presents a record budget of €761.7 million for 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has officially presented the budget for 2026, amounting to €761.7 million, a 10% increase compared with 2025. It is the highest budget in the history of the island institution, as highlighted [...]
Public transport in the Balearic Islands will be free again in 2026
The public transport in the Balearic Islands will once again be free in 2026 following the approval in the Spanish Congress of Deputies of an amendment to the Sustainable Mobility Law. The measure, initially introduced [...]
The Raïm Wine Fest returns to Palma with 50 Mallorcan wineries, gastronomy and live music at Parc de la Mar
The Raïm Wine Fest in Palma will hold its second edition this Saturday, 15 November at the Parc de la Mar, with a full day devoted to wine, gastronomy and local culture. The event will [...]
“Set”, the exhibition by Pedro Cano, arrives at La Misericòrdia until 31 December
The chapel of the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia is hosting from yesterday "Set", the new exhibition by renowned artist Pedro Cano. The exhibition, promoted by the Departament de Cultura i Patrimoni of the Consell de [...]
The Mallorca Railway Museum opens its doors in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
The Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca (Mallorca Railway Museum) opens its doors to the public today in Son Carrió, in the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The space, promoted by Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca [...]
34 loggerhead sea turtles born this summer released on Can Pere Antoni beach in Palma
The Balearic Government has released 34 loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) born this summer on Can Pere Antoni beach in Palma. The release took place yesterday at 5:00 p.m. at the same spot where the [...]
Dijous Bo 2025 in Inca: programme and special trains for Mallorca’s great fair
Inca is getting ready to celebrate its Setmana Gran with the arrival of the Dijous Bo 2025, Mallorca’s most important fair and one of the island’s most anticipated popular events of the year. The celebration [...]
Pollença, the second healthiest city in Spain
Pollença has been crowned as the second healthiest city in Spain, according to a study conducted by ZAVA, an online medical service specialising in wellness and weight management. The report, which analyses quality of life [...]
Palma will host the 11th National Gastronomy Championship on 11 November
Palma will become the culinary epicentre of Spain on 11 November with the celebration of the 11th National Gastronomy Championship, to be held at the Escola d’Hoteleria de les Illes Balears. The event, organised by [...]
Emergency services warn of a new storm with heavy rain on Saturday in the Balearic Islands
After a Thursday morning marked by torrential rain, the Balearic Islands are preparing for a new episode of instability. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasts that a new storm system will arrive on Saturday, bringing [...]
Unemployment hits a historic low in October in the Balearic Islands
Unemployment reached a historic low last October in the Balearic Islands, according to the regional government. The community recorded 27,685 unemployed people, a 6.1% decrease compared with the previous year (−1,804 people). The administrative unemployment [...]
The agricultural sector of Mallorca could reduce its emissions by 16% within five years
The agricultural sector of Mallorca has the potential to cut up to 16% of its greenhouse gas emissions within five years, according to a study promoted by Mallorca Rural. The report, co-financed by FEADER funds, [...]
The Palma budget for 2026 rises by 2.25% to reach €623.9 million
Mayor Jaime Martínez Llabrés has presented the Palma budget for 2026, approved by the Junta de Govern, which amounts to €623.9 million, a 2.25% increase on 2025, representing a rise of €13.7 million compared to [...]
Mountain rescues in Mallorca on the rise: 115 operations between May and September
The mountain rescues in Mallorca have slightly increased this summer. According to data from the Department of Finance, Innovation and Public Service of the Consell, the Firefighters of Mallorca carried out 115 operations between May [...]
The Balearic Islands promote cultural tourism at the World Travel Market in London
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are taking part from 4 to 6 November in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. The main objective is [...]
Stroke cases attended by SAMU 061 increase by 23% in the Balearic Islands
Cases of stroke attended by SAMU 061 between January and September this year have increased by 23% compared to the same period last year. In total, 767 stroke codes were activated, compared to 624 recorded [...]
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