The Parroquia of Santa Creu in Palma commemorates the 800th anniversary of the first living nativity scene
With a programme of conferences, concerts and round tables, the Parroquia of Santa Creu in Palma celebrates the 800th anniversary of the creation of the Nativity Scene of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Italian [...]
Pedro Sánchez pledges his office before the King at the Zarzuela Palace
After the royal decree with his appointment was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) with the signature of Felipe VI, Pedro Sánchez has promised his post as President of the Government before the King [...]
XXVIII Trobada de Xeremiers i Fira de Lutiers in sa Pobla
On November 18 and 19 comes the XXVIII edition of the Trobada de Xeremiers and the Fira de Lutiers in sa Pobla. This is the traditional meeting of 'colles' of 'xeremiers', 'fabiolers', 'tamborers', manufacturers and [...]
The UIB will be able to offer a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
Today's Consell de Govern has authorised the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) to teach the official degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, starting in the academic year 2024-2025. The teaching of these studies [...]
The Fira de s’Oliva de Caimari 2023 reaches its 26th edition
The Fira de s'Oliva de Caimari is warming up before its big weekend, scheduled for the 19th and 20th of November. The fair will already have activities on the previous weekend, 11th and 12th November. [...]
Fira de la Mel de Llubí 2023: programme for November 19th
The XXIII Fira de la Mel de Llubí 2023 will be held this Sunday, 19th November. The 'fira' will occupy the village's Carretera square with its traditional stalls offering products related to the world of [...]
Balears, the territory where housing prices increased the most in 2020
The price of housing rose in the Balearic Islands more than in any other autonomous community in 2020. This is clear from the data of the latest Servihabitat Trends report on the housing market in [...]
Terraces opening in Mallorca: “Mediterranean life” returns to the streets, albeit at half
The hospitality industry starts its engines again with the first day of the opening of terraces in Mallorca since mid-January. Although it does so at half gas, according to the employer's regret, since at the [...]
The “great opportunity” to create a circular tourism system in the Balearic Islands
The Impulsa Balears Foundation urges the Balearic Islands to develop a circular tourism system in a recent report. Its technical director, Antoni Riera, assures that “it is time to maximize the economic recovery opportunities of [...]
Mallorca faces a slow de-escalation to avoid a fourth wave and save the season
Mallorca begins its particular and contained de-escalation the same weekend that celebrates the local bank holiday. The President of the Government, Francina Armengol, has announced the modification of the current measures to contain the expansion [...]
The Govern launches a message of endurance and motivation in a video with five local champions
Five Balearic international champions of long distance races participate in the latest video of the Govern to explain how they manage to overcome the most critical moments of the races and get ahead, in a [...]
The best series of 2021, candidates for the Hollywood Golden Globes
The race begins to find out which are the best series of the Golden Globes of 2021. Several comedies, dramas and miniseries compete to win one of the precious accolades that are awarded in Hollywood [...]
An impressive 15 million euro villa in Mallorca, among the most viewed in the world
Can you imagine buying a finca in Mallorca with direct access to the sea for 15 million euros? You are not the only one. A luxury villa in Camp de Mar is one of the [...]
Restrictions in gyms and sports centers unleash picaresque among the population
Individualized workouts have been the lifeline for many gyms before restrictions were eased on February 15. Photo: Pixabay. The pandemic has disrupted the habits of Majorcans. Also in regards to sport. The restrictions [...]
Searching for sharks and rays in the Palma fish market to preserve the Balearic Sea
Sharks and rays pass through the Palma fish market every day. However, to prevent certain protected species from being commercialized, three marine biologists with a long history in the Balearic fishing sector are leading a [...]
“Stays in the Serra” in Mallorca to promote family sports
"Estancias en la Serra" in Mallorca is the new program of the Consell to promote family sports. An extensive program that will take place throughout the first semester of 2021. The initiative begins with two [...]
Tips for surviving the 2021 tourist season, according to Europe
With Spain leading the ranking of travel intention of Europeans, how to take advantage of this situation to 'save' the tourist season of this uncertain 2021? Europe, through the European Travel Commission (ETC), highlights several [...]
Spain leads the preferred destination of Europeans for the next 6 months
Despite continuous blockades and advice to avoid non-essential travel, Europeans' travel intentions are increasing. This is stated in a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC), which shows that 54% of those surveyed plan to [...]
Balearic Islands Day 2021: Cultural activities postponed
The Balearic Islands Day 2021 will be different from last year. Cultural activities to commemorate the entry into force of the Statute of Autonomy in 1983 are postponed until the health situation improves. This has [...]
Easter 2021 in Mallorca with perimeter closure and without processions
Easter 2021 in Mallorca joins the list of events canceled due to the pandemic. It is already the second consecutive year without this celebration. The bishop of Mallorca, Sebastià Taltavull, signed a decree that cancels [...]
Iberostar launches its own airline, World2Fly, which plans to operate flights in spring
The Iberostar Group, through its World2Meet (W2M) travel division, has just launched its new airline. Under the name of World2Fly, the company advances that it will fly to Riviera Maya, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. [...]
Palma International Boat Show 2021: from June 3 to 6 and with a maximum of 1,500 people
The Palma International Boat Show 2021 will take place from June 3 to 6 at the Moll Vell in Palma. The dates of the event have jumped on the calendar again and will be final [...]
The familiar taste of the typical dishes of the Tramuntana
The Mallorcan receipes have in common the essence of the Mediterranean diet. Typical Mallorcan dishes that are nourished by the outstanding local products of the island. Although they vary between municipalities, flavor and tradition are [...]
Fifteen companies want to build the Music Box of the Symphony in Palma
The Palma Music Box could be a reality in just two years. And it is that a total of 15 companies choose to be awarded the project, with a budget of 7.8 million euros. This [...]
Do you know which is the most popular town in Mallorca?
Which one is the most popular town in Mallorca? This is the question answered by a map of Spain that shows the most popular towns in each province of the national territory. With the pandemic, [...]
These have been the best cultural proposals in Mallorca during the pandemic
The Contemporary Foundation has released the best cultural proposals of Mallorca in 2020. The results of its annual consultation, this year marked by the coronavirus pandemic, reflect the consequences of this crisis. An Observatory of [...]
Sets with local products to promote shopping in small businesses
The Consell de Mallorca will award batches of Mallorcan products to 25,080 people who buy in proximity shops The president of the Consell, Catalina Cladera, and the Minister of Economic Promotion and Local Development, Jaume [...]
The Consell prepares a short film contest to promote Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca, through the Fundació Mallorca Turisme, is preparing a public call for short films that is expected to be announced this February. The objective is to create an audiovisual collection, with a [...]
Port Adriano Photography Contest: enjoy the winning pictures
Port Adriano has given 3,000 euros in prizes on the third edition of the Photography Contest that the port organizes every year. The jury has already ruled the awards for this edition, the theme of [...]
The Balearic Sports Interpretation Center makes the leap to the digital world
The Balearic Sports Interpretation Center (CIEIB) has just made the leap into the digital world. It does so by launching a website with the aim of disseminating the Balearic sports legacy also on the Internet. [...]