CaixaForum’s artistic journey to grow in culture
SPECIAL CONTENT Saturnina Canaleta, Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, 1856. The new exhibition season at CaixaForum Palma promises to take the public on a first-class artistic journey over the next few months. Under [...]
The Consell de Mallorca will double the number of ITV appointments as of 1 January 2025
From 1 January, the Consell de Mallorca will significantly increase the capacity of the Vehicle Technical Inspection (ITV) service, doubling the number of monthly appointments from 20,000 to 40,000 ITV appointments. This improvement is part [...]
Cases of mumps in the Balearic Islands to be halved by 2023
In 2023, the cases of mumps in Balearic Islands decreased by 50.94% compared to 2022, dropping from 53 to 26 diagnoses, according to data from the Directorate General of Public Health. This figure marks one [...]
I’ve also been through a Code Stroke, by David Arráez
Every year, some 120,000 people suffer a stroke in Spain David Arráez. Palma You're at home, on any given Saturday. Just another Saturday. But today we've decided that we're going to move the bed from [...]
Corruption
From a young age he had been an example of righteousness, refusing bribes, denouncing injustice, and helping others, even if it meant personal sacrifices. One day he moves to work and live in a country [...]
The XXIII Festa del Cavall de Ses Salines is coming up
Ses Salines is once again celebrating its fiestas. The village of Migjorn celebrates the festivities of Sant Bartomeu from the 12th of August until the 24th of September, after two years of restrictions: "And this [...]
Bank holidays in Mallorca in 2023: this is the working calendar by municipality
The bank holidays in Mallorca in 2023 have already been published in the BOIB despite the fact that we are still waiting for this year's working calendar. A total of 12 public holidays and 2 [...]
The ‘Nits d’estiu’ (Summer Nights) are back in Raixa
The Nits d'estiu will be held again in a new edition, as announced by the Consell de Mallorca. This cultural event will take place on 2 and 16 September and will be held on the [...]
The great Italian artist Emanuelle Giannelli presents her sculpture for the Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
The Cap Vermell Group's luxury resort in Canyamel has added a work by the great Italian artist Emanuelle Giannelli to its important art collection. It is a sculpture of colossal dimensions that represents a male [...]
The decree to regulate real estate activity will prevent intrusiveness
The Conselleria de Mobilitat i Habitatge has concluded the drafting of the draft decree that will regulate the requirements to exercise the activity of real estate agent and create the Register of Real Estate Agents [...]
The ‘Nit de Foliada’ arrives at ‘La Lluna en Vers’ with the Tanxugueiras
La Lluna en Vers reaches its final stretch with the concerts of the Nit Foliada. The sanctuary of Consolació, in Sant Joan, is preparing a magical night of concerts with the Tanxugueiras as the headliners of [...]
Plans for a rainy day in Mallorca
Mallorca is a tourist destination that attracts visitors because of the countless days of sunshine a year. An average of 300 sunny days a year makes this island shine for its good weather. However, rainy [...]
The Government activates the INUBAL in the pre-emergency phase to deal with the rainy season
The Directorate General for Emergencies and the Interior (DGEI) has convened the technical support group for floods, chaired by the councillor for the Presidency, Public Function and Equality, Mercedes Garrido, and the director general, Jaume [...]
Iberia group’s IAG buys 20% of Air Europa shares
International Airlines Group converts the 100 million euro loan it negotiated with Globalia in March into shares. The IAG group becomes a shareholder of Air Europa with a 20% stake. In this way, the agreement [...]
Consell 2022 festivities begin with Tomeu Penya on the programme
This morning the Consell Town Hall officially announced the start of the 'Festes Patronals de Sant Bartomeu a Consell' on its social networks. And it is not surprising that they are announced with such joy [...]
MedusApp, the collaborative jellyfish sightings app now comes with more features
MedusApp is an application to report sightings and stings of jellyfish that can not miss in a place like Mallorca. This mobile application was born from a project for the users of the beaches to [...]
Wipe Out, the documentary film festival on surfing and sustainability, comes to Mallorca
The first documentary film festival on surfing and sustainability kicks off in Mallorca: Wipe Out. This cultural event is especially designed for sea lovers. Wipe Out will try to raise awareness of the fragility of [...]
Assessment of the first day of energy saving measures
Yesterday many shops and restaurants started to apply the measures of the new energy saving decree-law. Today, the first results of these measures are already being published, which, as we have seen, have not been [...]
Rosalía presents the music video for “Despechá” filmed in Mallorca
Just 10 days after its recording, Rosalía announced yesterday on social networks the premiere of the music video for "Despechá". The music video for this new single by the Catalan artist was filmed in es [...]
The measures of the energy saving decree in force as of today
The first measures of the decree to save energy come into force today. The "Royal Decree-Law 14/2022, of 1 August, on economic sustainability measures in the field of transport, in terms of grants and study [...]
The heatwave in Mallorca ends next week
The days of the heat wave that has been affecting Mallorca and the rest of Spain are numbered. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), on the 16th of August temperatures will drop in the [...]
Supermarkets and shopping centres that will be open on 15th August in Mallorca
August 15th is a bank holiday on the feast of the "Asunción de la Virgen". Even so, many shops will be open. In Mallorca Caprice we bring you the information and schedules about the shops [...]
Mallorca’s beaches have more environmental informers
According to the Balearic Government, the Sustainable Tourism Tax allows the hiring of "dune informers" for the islands' protected areas. The aim of these contracts is to guarantee the protection of the dune systems. The [...]
The energy saving law in Mallorca limits the temperature to 27 degrees Celsius.
Mallorca is preparing to reduce its energy expenditure in order to comply with the Plan de Choque de Ahorro y Gestión Energética en Climatización approved by the Central Government on the 1st of August. The [...]
Upcoming concerts in Mallorca
The cultural and social agenda in Mallorca is very varied. That's why Mallorca Caprice continues to report on the most important events on the island: festivals, exhibitions, concerts and events that enrich the experiences of [...]
Lack of taxis in Mallorca at the height of the tourist season
At the height of the high season it is very difficult to get a taxi in Mallorca. The low frequency of public transport and the lack of rental cars are factors that increase the demand [...]
Perseids in Mallorca 2022: the best places to see them
From 17 July, the Perseids, also known as the Tears of St. Lawrence, start to become visible during these summer nights. This "shower of stars" occurs every year during this time. But why can we [...]
The Chopin Festival 2022 begins in Valldemossa
The Chopin Festival has already become a summer tradition in the village of Valldemossa. On 7 August, one of the most eagerly awaited classical music and piano festivals of the year began in Mallorca, with [...]
2022 Sailing King’s Cup ‘Copa del Rey de vela’: trophy ceremony
This Saturday, 6th August, the trophies for the Copa del Rey 2022 sailing regatta were awarded at the Parc de la Mar in Palma. King Felipe VI presented the awards to the winners of the [...]
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