Palma Airport surpasses 3 million passengers in April driven by international traffic
Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Joan Airport experienced a significant increase in April, recording over 3 million passengers (3,010,158), a 7.2% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Growth was clearly driven by international connections, [...]
The Moll de Pescadors is hosting the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma until 18 May
Moll de Pescadors transforms from 15 to 18 May into the epicentre of local produce and seafaring tradition with the celebration of the first edition of the Fira de la Sardina de Palma (First Sardine [...]
Toni Nadal, awarded the first Sobrassada d’Or for Excellence of Mallorca
Toni Nadal, renowned tennis coach and key figure in promoting Mallorcan sport internationally, has been awarded the 1st Sobrassada d’Or Award for Excellence, a distinction promoted by the Consell de Mallorca and the IGP Sobrassada [...]
The Gran Premio Nacional de Trote celebrates its 92nd edition on 18 May at Son Pardo
This Sunday 18 May, at 6:30 p.m., the Son Pardo racecourse will host the 92nd edition of the Gran Premio Nacional de Trote, the most eagerly awaited event for Mallorcan fans and one of the [...]
Palma accounts for 48.39% of Social Security registrations in the Balearic Islands
The labour market in Palma continues to show positive signs. In April, the number of unemployed people dropped by 6.84% compared to April 2024, which means 928 fewer people out of work. Compared to the [...]
International Museum Day 2025: more than a dozen venues take part in Mallorca
International Museum Day 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday 18 May, and as in previous years, numerous cultural venues across Mallorca are taking part with a wide range of activities open to all. This year, [...]
Spanish government approves new package of anti-crisis measures
The Government approves more measures to alleviate inflation and protect the most vulnerable groups. After the Council of Ministers, Pedro Sánchez appeared this afternoon at the Moncloa Palace, in a press conference where he presented [...]
The Govern prohibits the expansion of new land for development
The Govern prohibits local councils from authorising new developments if they already have unbuilt urban land or land to be rehabilitated. In addition, they are limited to the construction of swimming pools on rural land. [...]
Air Nostrum pilots strike affects 37 flights
Another day of strike by Air Nostrum pilots, called by SEPLA. The company has been forced to cancel flights from Alicante, Almería, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Seville and Valencia. [...]
Balearic Islands closes 2022 with 204 public housing units delivered
The president of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengol, the councillor for Mobility and Housing, Josep Marí, and the mayor of Esporles, Maria Ramon, laid the first stone of the first public housing [...]
Mallorca Global Mag winter edition 2022 – 2023, now available at newsstands
Mallorca Caprice gives way to Mallorca Global Mag. Mallorca Caprice, Mediterranean Happiness Guide, will continue its course as a benchmark for Balearic lifestyle. The Mallorca Global Mag winter 2022 - 2023 edition, now available [...]
Christmas flight cancellations due to airline strikes
The labour disputes at Vueling and Air Nostrum are affecting the flight schedule this holiday season. Especially flights in the Balearic Islands with connections to the mainland and the United Kingdom. In addition, other companies [...]
Christmas Lottery Draw 2022: All the big jackpots
Follow the 2022 Christmas lottery draw live. Extraordinary Christmas Lottery Draw 2022. One more year, with a tradition of 210 years, the morning of the 22nd of December starts with the Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad. [...]
Puerto Portals, your winter refuge
The winter agenda in Puerto Portals turns its facilities into a refuge during these months. In December, the port is dressed in magic with the Christmas Market, the most authentic Christmas market on the island, [...]
What if war came to Mallorca?
Joaquín Cocho, intelligence analyst and national security expert, talks about the threats to the islands in the event of armed conflict. The memory of the arrival of US ships of the Sixth Fleet during the [...]
Port Adriano organises its Christmas Park with ice rink
Port Adriano is organising its Christmas Park for the festive season. It has been 7 years since the marina put up the first big ice skating rink. Now this Ice Park has become a tradition [...]
300 homeless people attend the solidarity paella to demand the right to decent housing
Around 300 people in street situations attended the popular paella held on Saturday in the Parque del Mar to demand and raise awareness among citizens and administrations about the emergency situation suffered by men and [...]
Christmas in Mallorca 2022: a must-see event agenda
Christmas in Mallorca 2022 is marked by the traditions of this period. A very special time to enjoy the magic that is so characteristic of this time of year. A visit to the nativity scenes [...]
The Balearic Islands are driving national growth
The Spanish economy is holding up better than expected in 2022. In the first half of the year, due to domestic demand and tourism, and in the fourth quarter, due to exports and employment. In [...]
Meliá Hotels and Rafa Nadal launch the Zel hotel project
Tennis player Rafa Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, have presented in Madrid the hotel project Zel. A new brand of holiday and urban leisure hotels that will start operating first in [...]
The MARE 2022 competition rewards the best photographs of the Balearic Sea
The MARE 2022 photography competition has presented the winning images of its third edition. Under its usual theme of photos related to the Balearic Sea, the prizes have been divided into Adult Expert, Adult Amateur, [...]
Three Kings Parade in Palma 2023: timetable and route
The Three Kings Parade in Palma 2023 will recover its traditional splendour. Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar will arrive in Palma laden with gifts on the evening of the 5th of January at 18:00. The reception [...]
Presentation of the Mallorca Folklore Calendar, winter edition
Rafel Ginard's Mallorca Folklore Calendar, winter edition, is now complete. The Fundación Mallorca Literaria has co-published - together with Saïm Ediciones - the fourth and last volume, the winter edition, which is now available in [...]
Robert Graves’ lesser-known side, in a photographic exhibition
The Robert Graves Foundation presents the photographic exhibition "Una estranya a la festa. Trobades amb Robert Graves", a compilation of previously unpublished photographs of the author in his most everyday and personal surroundings. The exhibition [...]
Isabel Vidal, new General Director of Tourism
The Consell de Govern has approved the proposal of the Conselleria de Modelo Económico, Turismo y Trabajo, the designation of Isabel Vidal as the new Director General of Tourism, replacing Rosana Morillo. A graduate in [...]
Palma’s city buses will be free throughout 2023
Palma City Council and the Government have agreed that Palma's city buses will be free throughout 2023. Thus, they have approved a 100% discount for all those who travel with the EMT Palma during the [...]
The Palma Circus Cycle 2022 reaches its second edition
The Palma Circus Cycle 2022 reaches its second edition with the aim of making the world of the circus known to all citizens. Furthermore, the aim is for this artistic activity to occupy its rightful [...]
The Llucmajor nativity scene opens to the public with more than 1,000 handcrafted elements.
The Llucmajor nativity scene has just opened to the public. Created by José María Valado Ferrer (Xema), this Nativity Scene has several special features, including the surface area it occupies and the number of elements [...]
The Sóller Train to stop its activity until 7 February 2023
The Tren de Sóller stops its winter service on Saturday 10 December due to refurbishment and improvement work on its facilities. It will resume service on Tuesday 7 February 2023. During this period of reforms [...]
Balearic Islands leads economic growth in Spain with 13.7% in the third quarter
The Balearic Islands continue to lead the recovery of the economy in Spain, with growth in the third quarter of 2022 of 13.7% compared to the same period a year ago. In addition, the year-on-year [...]
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