Producers in the Balearic Islands receive less than 40% of the price that consumers pay for fruit and vegetables
The Balearic Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture has launched the new Price Observatory, a tool that allows users to understand the difference between the prices received by producers and what consumers pay for agricultural and fishing [...]
Balearic Islands starts vaccination against flu and COVID-19 for season 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign has officially begun today across health centers in the Balearic Islands. The main objective of this initiative is to increase vaccination coverage among high-risk groups, aiming to improve [...]
The Government approves the largest spending ceiling in history for 2025: €6.562 million
The Consell de Govern of the Balearic Islands has approved the non-financial spending ceiling for 2025, amounting to 6.562.9 million euros, representing an increase of 197 million euros compared to 2024. This 3.1% increase marks [...]
Fires d’Inca 2024: Three weeks of activities for all audiences
The weekend of 19 and 20 October will mark the start of the traditional Fires d'Inca 2024, an event that each year turns the capital of Raiguer into a focal point of autumn in Mallorca. [...]
Park and Ride Plan in Mallorca: 7,171 parking spaces across 43 parking areas
The Consell de Mallorca has launched the new Park and Ride Plan, which will offer 7,171 parking spaces distributed across 43 parking areas. These car parks will be strategically located near public transport stations. The [...]
Low Emission Zone in Palma: dates, types of vehicles affected and badges
The Low Emission Zone in Palma (ZBE) will be a reality starting January 1, 2025. This project, initially approved in June 2024, aims to reduce pollutant gas emissions and improve air quality in the city. [...]
The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró celebrate the 50th anniversary of their spectacular ‘Desfilada de Carrosses’
The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró are an annual event that transforms this charming village in the comarca of Raiguer into a centre of cultural, sports, and festive activities. Celebrated in honour of [...]
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands dropped to 46% in July, maintaining the pre-alert scenario
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands fell to 46% of their capacity during the past month of July, representing a decrease of 4% compared to June and 9 percentage points below the same period last [...]
Tips to avoid food poisoning in the summer
The Directorate-General for Public Health, through the Food Safety Service, reminds that preparing food to be consumed outdoors during the summer months can carry the risk of food poisoning if some basic hygiene rules are [...]
Smash Padel, the biggest padel club in the Balearics, opens its doors in Playa de Muro
Smash Padel has opened its doors in Mallorca, a new padel club that promises to be a benchmark on the island. Located in Playa de Muro, on Circuit del llac, s/n, local authorities, family members [...]
Agenda of events in August in Mallorca 2024
Mallorca Global Mag, spring-summer 2024 edition, brings you the event agenda for August 2024 in Mallorca. This information is part of the activity agenda published in the print magazine. Music, theater, and traditions not to [...]
The Festes d’Agost 2024 in Sineu are here, with the XXI Mucada as the highlight of the event
Every August, the town of Sineu fills with life and colour with its eagerly awaited festivities in honour of the Mare de Déu d'Agost. The Festes d'Agost 2024 in Sineu, which begin on Friday the [...]
Cinema a la Fresca 2024 to screen 12 films at Parc de Ses Estacions
Palma's emblematic film event, Cinema a la Fresca 2024, returns this summer with its 37th edition. From the 5th to the 28th of August, the Parc de Ses Estacions will be transformed into an open-air [...]
The Cossiers will dance for another year at the Festes de Sant Bartomeu 2024 in Montuïri
Montuïri is getting ready to celebrate the Festes de Sant Bartomeu 2024 with a calendar full of events and activities that stand out for their dynamism and enthusiasm. From the 1st of August until the [...]
The second electricity link with the mainland will cover 65% of the demand in the Balearic Islands
The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has announced an agreement to begin the overland route of the second electricity link between the mainland and the archipelago. This project will make [...]
The Summer Festivities 2024 in Colònia de Sant Jordi, an explosion of joy, music and colour
The Summer Festivities 2024 of Colònia de Sant Jordi fill the streets during these days with joy, music and colour. This year the municipality has a programme full of activities for all ages. The youngest [...]
The King of Spain sets off for training aboard Aifos ahead of the 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
With just two days to go before the start of the 42nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, King Felipe VI stepped aboard Aifos on Sunday 28 July to take part in the final training sessions prior [...]
The Sant Elm Festivities 2024 are extended by a week to highlight their cultural roots
The Sant Elm Festivities 2024 in honour of Santa Catalina Thomàs are a highlight in the cultural calendar of Andratx. This year, the festivities have been extended until the 11th of August to enhance its [...]
The year-on-year unemployment rate in the Balearic Islands rose by 14.5% in the second quarter of 2024
The year-on-year unemployment rate in the Balearic Islands increased by 14.5 percent between April and June 2024, compared to the 11.8 percent reduction recorded during the first quarter of this year, according to data from [...]
The Copa del Rey Mapfre de Vela 2024 kicks off on 27 July with a record number of entries
From 27 July to 3 August, the Real Club Náutico de Palma will host the 42nd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE de Vela 2024, one of the biggest cruising regattas in the Mediterranean. [...]
Work on Plaça Espanya in Palma to finish on 23rd August
The works for the integral renovation project of Plaça Espanya in Palma have a new completion date: 23 August 2024. The Junta de Govern has approved new provisions in relation to the contract, awarded on [...]
Felipe VI receives Margalida Prohens, President of the Balearic Government, in audience
His Majesty the King received Margalida Prohens, President of the Balearic Islands, this morning at 10:10 am at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. This audience is part of the series of meetings with representatives [...]
Palma Jazz Festival 2024 offers four concerts on Thursdays in August at the Bellver Castle
Palma Jazz Festival 2024 promises to be a highlight event in the cultural calendar of Palma, featuring a series of four concerts taking place on the first Thursdays of August at the Castell de Bellver. [...]
The City Council promotes the creation of 8,000 new parking spaces in Palma
Palma's Municipal Car Park Plan envisages the possibility of creating 26 municipally-owned car parks, under concession and residential schemes, in the period 2024-2035, adding up to more than 8,000 new spaces and with a public-private [...]
The mythical Freestyle returns to the Plaza de Toros de Palma
This summer, the Plaza de Toros in Palma will become the epicentre of adrenaline and spectacle with the return of the legendary Freestyle. After 14 years of absence, 3rd August will mark the comeback of [...]
The citizens of the Balearic Islands have saved nearly 135 million euros in inheritance and donation taxes
Since 18 July 2023, one year after the start of the tax reform promoted by the Government of the Balearic Islands, a total of 8,572 citizens of the islands have saved 134.92 million euros thanks [...]
The festivities of the Patrona of Pollença 2024: tradition, culture and fun for all ages
The Patrona de Pollença 2024 festivities take place from July 26 to August 2, one of the most iconic and anticipated events on the festive calendar of the Mallorcan municipality. Each year, from late July [...]
Thousands of people demonstrate in Palma against tourist overcrowding
Around 20,000 people - according to data provided by the National Police - took to the streets of Palma on Sunday 21 July to protest against the overcrowding of the Balearic Islands by tourists. Under [...]
The Consell will fine illegal tourist rentals in Mallorca with 80,000 euros
From now on, the Consell de Mallorca will impose fines of 80,000 euros for each property found to be illegally renting out on the island. Previously, fines ranged from 40,000 to 400,000 euros, and were [...]
The Bosc Metropolità, the future great green lung of Palma
The ambitious project of the Bosc Metropolità (Metropolitan Forest), an initiative that aims to provide Palma with a large green lung of more than four million square metres, has taken a giant step forward following [...]
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