The Consell de Mallorca begins the expropriation process of the Castle of Alaró
The emblematic Castle of Alaró will become publicly owned in the coming months thanks to the expropriation process promoted by the Consell de Mallorca. The island institution aims to turn this monument into a space [...]
A step forward towards a more accessible and sustainable Castell de Bellver
The City Council of Palma will carry out an ambitious project to improve the access routes and restore the natural surroundings of the Castell de Bellver, with a total investment of 2.9 million euros, of [...]
Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025 in Cala Cajada: three days of gastronomy, music, and seafaring tradition
Cala Rajada will once again become the gastronomic hub of Mallorca with the celebration of the Fira de la Llampuga (Dolphinfish Fair) 2025, taking place from 10 to 12 October. Organised by the Ajuntament de [...]
Commercial opening schedule in the Balearic Islands 2026: these are the authorised public holidays and Sundays
The Inter-Island Advisory Commission on Commerce has unanimously approved the opening schedule for commercial businesses in the Balearic Islands 2026, which sets out the ten days when shops will be allowed to open on public [...]
Year-on-year unemployment falls by 6.8% in September in the Balearic Islands
The labour market of the Balearic Islands closed September with a drop in unemployment of 6.8% compared to the same month last year, which equals 1,908 fewer unemployed people and brings the total to 26,054 [...]
The prices of tourist rentals in Mallorca fall by 34% in autumn
Prices for tourist rentals in Mallorca show a significant drop in autumn, following the high summer season. According to the holiday rental portal Holidu, the average nightly cost falls from €293 in August to €192 [...]
“Bons Illes Balears”: more than a thousand shops have signed up to the campaign
The Government's "Bons Illes Illes Balears" commercial vouchers campaign, which includes more than a thousand shops, begins this Tuesday From Tuesday 21 March until 15 April, the Government's commercial vouchers can be redeemed. Under the [...]
Balearic Islands to have a pioneering Birth Centre
The Balearic Islands will have a pioneering Birth Centre so that women can have an unmedicated birth in a friendly and safe environment. It will be located in the Son Espases Vell houses The president [...]
Double bill on Joan March at Palma’s Teatre Principal
Reis del món (Kings of the World) and La Fundació (The Foundation), on the figure of Joan March, onstage this Sunday the 19th at Palma's Teatre Principal Palma's Teatre Principal is staging two plays on [...]
Juan Echanove directs ‘Ser o no ser’ at the Auditòrium de Palma
The actor and director Juan Echanove presents and stars in 'Ser o no ser' at the Auditòrium de Palma this Saturday and Sunday 'Ser o no ser' (To Be or Not to Be) is one [...]
The Bicipalma Fest will be an opportunity to test the new electric and mechanical bicycles
The Son Gibert car park will be the meeting point for the Bicipalma Fest on Sunday 19th March where people can test new bicycles This Sunday, 19th March, Bicipalma has organised the Bicipalma Fest. It [...]
Desperate demand from builders due to lack of workers
The Balearic builders association needs to build 7,000 homes each year to meet the current demand. They demand between 10,000 and 15,000 workers in the sector. They also warn that they will not be able [...]
Economic crisis: Escrivá stresses the soundness of Spanish banks
Minister Escrivá has ruled out another financial crisis in Spain following the collapse of several US banks and the Swiss National Bank's support for Credit Suisse, after Wednesday's collapse The Minister for Inclusion, Social Security [...]
EU rejects ban on home purchases by non-residents
The European Union recalls that limiting the purchase of homes to non-residents is only possible for "overriding reasons of general interest" The European Commission has reminded that limiting the purchase of housing to non-residents is [...]
Remains of the Renaissance wall in Plaza de España are revealed
The City Council has documented the existence of remains of the Renaissance wall at two points in Plaza de España Tasting work being carried out in the Plaza de España as part of the renovation [...]
Food prices continues to rise in February in the Balearic Islands
The increase in the CPI is constant: in February it rose by up to 6% in the Islands. The prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages have risen to almost 16% in just one year The [...]
The 0-3 schooling process for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The registration period for the 0-3 year old ‘escoletes’, both public and complementary, is open until 31st March. A total of 10,539 places are available in the schooling process for children aged 0-3 years old. These are places for centres in the public network of ‘escoletes’ and also for private schools integrated in the complementary network. When can the application be submitted? Applications can be submitted both in person and online, on the website of the Conselleria d’Educació. You can access the procedure with a Gestib password or user name, and also anonymously. Deadlines According to the calendar, applications for places can be made until 31 March. On 12 May, the provisional lists will be published and there will be a period for complaints. On 30 May, the definitive lists will be posted. The deadline for enrolment is 15 June. Centres in figures In all the islands, 7,473 places are available in the public network and 3,066 in the complementary private network. The private ‘escoletes’ that do not form part of the complementary network have their own enrolment process
The registration period for the 0-3 year old 'escoletes', both public and complementary, is open until 31st March A total of 10,539 places are available in the schooling process for children aged 0-3 years old. [...]
Borrasca Juliette: 5 million euros in damages in the Mallorcan countryside
The Balearic Government assesses the damage caused between 26 and 28 February to agricultural, livestock and forestry holdings in at least 5 million euros. The Consell de Mallorca and the local councils will be able to [...]
25,000 people can benefit from the “Bo per a les famílies” programme
Until the 31st of March you can apply for the new call for the 200 € aid of the Consell de Mallorca "Bo per a les famílies" with the aim of alleviating the effect of [...]
Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere all at Once’ wins seven statuettes
'Everything Everywhere all at Once', directed by Dainel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, sweeps the Oscars gala with seven statuettes. Brendan Fraser caps off his story of overcoming the odds by winning Best Actor in a [...]
Oscars 2023: nominees and how to watch the ceremony
The 95th Oscars Awards will take place this Sunday 12th March and you can watch it on the awards' YouTube account The Oscars ceremony is one of the most eagerly awaited events in all corners [...]
Cursa per la Igualtat in Sa Pobla
La 6a Cursa per la Igualtat will be held on Sunday March 12 in Sa Pobla as part of the activities organized to commemorate 8M On the occasion of 8M, International Women's Day, the different [...]
Palma may not host more than three cruise ships at a time, without exceptions
The Government has finalised the cruise ship calendar for 2023 and 2024 with the shipping companies. This means that no more than three ships will be able to coincide in the port of Palma, with [...]
Balearic Islands to receive up to 40% more German tourists this summer
The ITB fair being held in Berlin is ending with increases in bookings of up to 40% for the summer in the Balearic Islands, according to German tour operators. It will increase by 300.000 tourists. [...]
Nearly 4,500 people in two women marches for 8M
World Women's Day 8M was celebrated in Palma with two separate marches: that of the Feminist Movement of Mallorca and the Transfeminist 8M Coordinating Committee 4,500 people was yesterday in two marches for the World [...]
The Escolania de Lluc sings at the audience with Pope Francisco at the Vatican
For the first time in its history, the Escolania de Lluc has sung before Pope Francisco in Rome at the General Audience that took place today in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican A total [...]
The small retailer’s stock fair takes to the street
A new edition of the small business stock fair takes to the streets of Palma to sell its end-of-season products on the 9th, 10th and 11th of March The stock fair takes place from tomorrow [...]
Balearic Islands reaches record highs in house rental and purchase prices
A rental property on the islands is 47% more expensive than at the height of the bubble in 2007. Buying a house costs 25% more, according to Fotocasa The Balearic Islands is the first community [...]
Historic concert of the Escolania de Lluc in Rome with the Pope
Forty singers from the Escolania de Lluc will give a historic concert during the General Audience with Pope Francisco in Rome It will be tomorrow Wednesday at 9 am on the occasion of the General [...]
The Balearic Islands, top destinations for German tourism this summer
The CEO of the TUI tourism group, Sebastian Ebel, has said he is "very optimistic about next summer" in the Balearic Islands The German tourism group TUI has confirmed to the Government that the Balearic [...]
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