Palma Circ 2026 brings together 25 artists with free shows on 10 and 11 October
Palma Circ 2026 brings together 25 Mallorcan, Spanish and international artists on 10 and 11 October with a programme of free shows for all audiences. Acrobatics, juggling, parkour, dance, clowning, fire and LED technology will [...]
The Balearic Government attributes the rise in unemployment in September to the extraordinary regularisation process
Unemployment in the Balearic Islands increased by 1.9% in September compared with the same month in 2025, the first year-on-year increase recorded in the archipelago since May 2021. The number of unemployed people stood at [...]
Fira Dolça 2026 in Esporles celebrates 20 years with a weekend packed with gastronomy, art and music
The Fira Dolça 2026 (Sweet Fair 2026) in Esporles celebrates its 20th edition from 2 to 4 October with a programme dedicated to gastronomy, Mallorcan pastries, art, music and popular culture. Sunday 4 October will [...]
Fira d’Alcúdia 2026 brings tradition, music and its Roman past together from 2 to 4 October
The Fira d'Alcúdia 2026 (Alcúdia Fair 2026) will take place from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October, with an extensive programme that will once again fill the municipality's streets and squares. A Roman market, music, [...]
Mallorca under orange rain warning and yellow thunderstorm warning from 1 to 3 October
Mallorca is under alert for rain and thunderstorms ahead of several periods of unstable weather forecast between Thursday 1 and Saturday 3 October. Emergències has activated an orange alert (IG-1) for rain and a yellow [...]
Sant Sebastià 2027 gets under way with a major pre-festival concert and Revetla across five squares in Palma
The Festes de Sant Sebastià 2027 (Sant Sebastià Festivities 2027) are beginning to take shape in Palma. Palma City Council has launched several procurement processes to prepare the music programme, Sant Sebastià Petit (Children's Sant [...]
Spain win the 2026 World Cup and spark historic celebrations in Palma
Spain reached the summit of world football once again, sixteen years later. The Spanish national team were crowned FIFA World Cup champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, played in New [...]
Balearic Islands tax reform saves €1.44 billion in three years
The Balearic Islands’ tax reform has saved taxpayers €1.44 billion since it was introduced three years ago. Most of this amount comes from inheritance tax relief, although reductions for first-home purchases and regional income tax [...]
The Govern clears more than 6.7 kilometres of watercourses in Mallorca during June
The Govern balear (Balearic Government) carried out maintenance work along 6,720 metres of watercourses in Mallorca during June. The work covered seven sections in the municipalities of Consell, Pollença, Montuïri, Santanyí and Campos, with the [...]
The Autos-Da-Fé against the chuetas, origins of a discrimination
It was in 1435 that the Jewish religion was prohibited in Mallorca. Logically, a decree cannot make someone stop believing what they believe. By this I mean that those who were forced to be baptised [...]
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma: fan zones for Spain and Argentina supporters
Those looking for where to watch the 2026 World Cup final in Palma on a big screen now have several confirmed options. Palma City Council will provide two separate venues for the Spain-Argentina match on [...]
La Misericòrdia opens the exhibition “Voids: spaces for contemplation” by Vicenç Mulet
The exhibition at La Misericòrdia, Buits: espais per a la mirada (Voids: spaces for contemplation), brings together 25 steel sculptures by Mallorcan artist Vicenç Mulet. The exhibition can be visited until 22 September in the [...]
Son Castelló will have a new Local Police station with capacity for 150 officers
The new Local Police station in Son Castelló will be located in the former fire station on Gremi dels Picapedrers street. Palma City Council’s Governing Board has approved the lease of the building, which will [...]
Mallorca’s heritage goes digital with 50 interactive resources and augmented reality
Mallorca's heritage now has a new digital showcase thanks to the Mallorca Digitalizada y Realidad Aumentada (Digitised Mallorca and Augmented Reality) project. The initiative brings together 50 historical, cultural, natural and ethnological assets from the [...]
The Consell allocates €2.8 million to preserve the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana
The Consell de Mallorca will allocate €2.8 million in new grants to preserve the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana. The funding is aimed at individuals, agricultural holdings, local councils, non-profit organisations and land [...]
Palma sets up a giant screen at Son Fusteret for the Spain-France match
The Palma City Council will install a giant screen at Son Fusteret for the Spain-France match. Fans will be able to watch the World Cup semi-final this Tuesday, 14 July, from 9:00 pm. Admission will [...]
Mallorca, the setting for the “astronomical lottery” of the 2026 solar eclipse
Mallorca is preparing to witness one of the great natural phenomena of the coming years. The total solar eclipse of 2026, which on 12 August will darken the island for approximately 1 minute and 36 [...]
The Balearic economy grows by 2.9% in the first quarter, driven by construction and services
The Balearic economy accelerated its growth during the first quarter of 2026, recording a 2.9% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) compared with the same period the previous year. This is according to the Economic [...]
Bons Illes Balears 2026 enters a second phase after generating more than €6.5 million in sales
The Bons Illes Balears 2026 campaign will have a second phase after generating more than €6.53 million in sales at participating shops. In response to the high demand recorded since the campaign began, the Balearic [...]
How long could Mallorca withstand a maritime blockade?
Echoes of war: the island imports more than 800,000 tonnes of food each year and has only a limited buffer if supplies are disrupted Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragility of [...]
Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands falls by 53% in seven years
Temporary employment in the Balearic Islands has fallen by 53% over the last seven years, dropping from 83% in 2019 to 30% in 2025. This is according to the report Quality of Employment Growth in [...]
The Summer Exhibition 2026 at La Misericòrdia brings together 50 artists until 30 July
The Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia is hosting the Salón de Verano (Summer Exhibition) 2026 until 30 July. This group exhibition brings together works by 50 artists from the Cercle de Belles Arts de Palma. Admission [...]
The Festes de La Beata 2026 will fill Valldemossa with tradition, music and devotion from 17 to 28 July
The Festes de La Beata 2026 de Valldemossa will be held from 17 to 28 July with a programme that combines tradition, music, culture, sport and activities for all ages. For almost two weeks, the [...]
The Balearic Islands’ first satellite is now in space after launching aboard a SpaceX rocket
Balears now has its first satellite in space. Posidònia has successfully completed its launch and opens a new chapter for the technological innovation of the archipelago. The project, developed by Open Cosmos and co-funded by [...]
Port de Pollença celebrates the Festes de la Mare de Déu del Carme 2026 from 10 to 19 July
The Festes de la Mare de Déu del Carme 2026 in Port de Pollença take place from 10 to 19 July with a programme that will once again fill the Moll with activities for all [...]
Balears fall for the K-pop phenomenon
What is K-pop and why does it appeal to such a diverse audience? The rise of Korean artistic culture in the Balearic Islands has been gradual, gaining visibility thanks to local initiatives such as K-pop [...]
Cançons de la Mediterrània 2026 offers six concerts from 12 to 19 July at Ses Voltes and Bellver Castle
Cançons de la Mediterrània 2026 (Songs of the Mediterranean 2026) will once again turn Ses Voltes and Bellver Castle into leading venues for Mediterranean-rooted music. The festival will hold its 42nd edition from 12 to [...]
The Balearic Islands retain their lead in permanent employment contracts in Spain in June
The Balearic Islands are once again the autonomous community with the highest share of permanent employment contracts in Spain. 74% of the contracts signed in June were permanent, well above the national average of 41.5%. [...]
Wildfires in the Balearic Islands: the shield against fire
The Balearic Islands’ wildfire response system is preparing for increasingly longer and higher-risk fire seasons “We are seeing longer, hotter and drier summers, and we must be more alert than ever,” says Joan Simonet, conseller [...]
Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2026 will feature 141 films and close with the premiere of “El ser querido”
Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest 2026 will celebrate its 16th edition from 24 July to 2 August with a programme featuring 141 films, 21 short films, 25 concerts and 20 talks. Organised by Filmin, the festival [...]
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