Flu vaccination in the Balearic Islands begins on 19 October
Flu vaccination in the Balearic Islands will be available to the entire population from 19 October, regardless of whether they belong to an at-risk group. Anyone wishing to receive the vaccine can book an appointment [...]
The new housing decree extends protection against evictions until 2030 and extends rental contracts
The Spanish Government has approved two royal decree-laws on housing that include the extension of protection against certain evictions until 2030, extensions to rental contracts, new rules for seasonal and room rentals and restrictions on [...]
New traffic rules for 2026 in Spain: helmets compulsory for e-scooter and bicycle riders and gloves for motorcyclists
The new traffic rules for 2026 come into force this Thursday, 1 October, with changes particularly affecting users of electric scooters, bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds. The reform of the General Traffic Regulations introduces new requirements [...]
One in four small retailers in Mallorca saw sales fall this summer
One in four small retailers in Mallorca ended the summer of 2026 with lower sales than the previous year. Specifically, 25.6% of the businesses surveyed by PIMECO reported a decline, while 38.9% maintained their sales [...]
Cuines del Món 2026 offers a journey through 26 cuisines without leaving Palma, with €25 menus
Palma will launch Cuines del Món 2026 (Cuisines of the World 2026) from 1 to 15 October, a new food trail offering the chance to try dishes from different countries at 45 restaurants, all with [...]
Palma’s shelter service for victims of gender-based violence assisted 329 people in 2025
The Servei Municipal d’Acollida per a Víctimes de Violència Masclista (SAMVVM, Municipal Shelter Service for Victims of Gender-Based Violence) in Palma assisted 329 people during 2025, according to the annual report presented by Palma City [...]
Belén de la Sang regains its splendour after the completion of its full restoration
The Belén de la Sang (Blood Church Nativity Scene) is on display in full for the first time in more than a decade. The Consell de Mallorca has completed the full restoration of the ensemble, [...]
High temperatures in the Balearic Islands: the deadly impact of heat
High temperatures have caused 2,264 deaths in the Balearic Islands since 2018, most of them due to the worsening of pre-existing conditions in chronically ill patients In summer, heat can shift from being a simple [...]
Arrivals, overnight stays and spending by Spanish tourists in the Balearic Islands fall at the start of the year
The number of Spanish tourists in the Balearic Islands fell during the first quarter of 2026. The archipelago received 8.8% fewer trips by residents in Spain compared with the same period in 2025. In addition, [...]
“The Serra de Tramuntana, Before and After” exhibition at La Misericòrdia in Palma until 12 July
The The Serra de Tramuntana, Before and After (La Serra de Tramuntana, antes y después) exhibition can now be visited at the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia in Palma. The exhibition will remain open until 12 [...]
When weight loss also reduces addiction, by Andreu Palou
In recent years, anti-obesity drugs have achieved unprecedented success, with clinically relevant and sustained weight reductions. Active ingredients such as semaglutide —marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy—, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and more recently tirzepatide —Mounjaro [...]
July agenda in Mallorca: concerts, festivals, cinema and summer nights
July arrives in Mallorca with an agenda shaped by major concerts, open-air festivals, night fairs and cultural events that bring summer nights to life. This month, the island brings together international names, Latin music, Spanish [...]
Mallorca in the Spotlight: “When you do not have housing, you do not have identity”
The housing challenge for the inmigrant population The consuls of Morocco, Argentina and Finland discuss the housing crisis and its impact on foreign communities in Mallorca at Inca Access to housing has become one of [...]
Palma’s former prison will be transformed into a professional residence with 139 endowment housing units
The redevelopment of Palma’s former prison has taken another step forward. The Ajuntament has approved the preliminary project to transform the building into a professional residence with 139 temporary endowment housing units for people who [...]
Summer sales 2026 in the Balearic Islands: shopping advice
The summer sales 2026 in the Balearic Islands are an excellent opportunity to save on seasonal products, but also a key moment to practise conscious and responsible consumption. Since the sector was liberalised in 2012, [...]
The Museu Krekovic renews its permanent collection and unveils a new museographic project
The Museu Krekovic is entering a new stage with the renewal of its museographic project, the incorporation of 22 works into its permanent collection and the creation of the Premi KrekoArt, whose first winner is [...]
Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma will light up Parc de la Mar with fire, music and tradition
The most magical night of the year will once again bring thousands of people together in Parc de la Mar. The celebration of Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma (St John's Eve, Mallorca’s traditional [...]
Voices of Mallorca: what some well-known figures have said
Mallorca projects talent in fields as diverse as energy, sport, art, gastronomy and innovation. In this section, Mallorca Global Mag brings together some recent statements by Mallorcan voices who have featured in the media over [...]
Mallorca, the island of fitness: boom in gyms and sports activity
Mallorca is experiencing a surge in physical exercise that goes far beyond the gym: it combines health, image, social pressure and an increasingly powerful industry. There was a time when the island’s gyms could be [...]
Global People in Mallorca: Accents from around the world on a shared island
People from different corners of the world arrive in Mallorca for all kinds of reasons: for love, for work, for family, for opportunity or simply because of the feeling that a new chapter could begin [...]
HolaBank consolidates its position as a benchmark in the Balearic Islands, driven by tourism
SPECIAL CONTENT CaixaBank’s specialised international banking division has 49 branches and 75,000 clients across the islands. Growth is being driven by a dynamic tourism sector and the arrival of international residents HolaBank, CaixaBank's business line [...]
Mallorca everywhere: The island’s connections around the world
A journey through some of the traces, links and curiosities that show Mallorca’s presence extends far beyond its shores From Port de Sóller to Samaná Photo: Grupo Piñero. A statue of Christ of [...]
José Hevia, photographer: The Eyes of Architecture
Mallorcan photographer José Hevia has spent decades shaping the way we look at built space Self-portrait by José Hevia. Photography has been key to defining how spaces, buildings and their relationship with the [...]
A glimpse of Miquel Barceló
The artist during the opening of the exhibition "Vida y muerte" in Duisburg, Germany. Photo: Govern IB. To approach the work of Miquel Barceló is to do so with the fear of diminishing [...]
Carmen Planas: “From the employers’ association, we believe the shadow economy needs to be brought into the open”
Carmen Planas, a graduate in Pharmacy from the University of Navarra, soon realised that she wanted to steer her professional career towards management and leadership. “I have always been very active, and although I liked [...]
Mallorca, the mystery of the house with three holes (I)
The fascination with origins is a fundamental human drive. To see, or to touch with one's own hands, a Greek, Babylonian, or Pharaonic Egyptian ring induces a hypnotic sense of vertigo, as if we were [...]
A golf tournament beyond the sport
The 1st Mallorca Global Tournament "18 Holes, 18 Brands" turned Golf Maioris into a meeting place where competition shared the spotlight with gastronomy and networking “In Mallorca there are many events, but few with a [...]
The Govern removes more than 22 tonnes of waste from the Balearic coastline, including 27,000 cigarette butts
The brigades of the environmental improvement project promoted by the Govern have removed more than 22 tonnes of waste from the Balearic coastline during the 2025-2026 season. Among the waste collected were more than 27,000 [...]
Alcudia, sport between sea and mountains
SPECIAL CONTENT LEISURE'26 Cycling, hiking, golf, water sports and major competitions consolidate the municipality as one of Mallorca’s most complete sports destinations. Alcúdia brings together some of the qualities most valued by those who travel [...]
Bons Illes Balears 2026 launch on 18 June with retail vouchers offering savings of up to €60
The Bons Illes Balears 2026 will begin on 18 June with a record participation of 1,223 shops across 46 municipalities in the islands. The campaign, promoted by the Govern to encourage purchases in local businesses [...]
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