Inca Hospital introduces virtual reality headsets to make chemotherapy more manageable
The Inca Regional Hospital has launched an innovative project to improve the quality of life of oncology patients. From now on, people receiving chemotherapy in the day hospital have access to virtual reality headsets that [...]
Fira d’Alcúdia 2025: four days that bring together history, flavour and celebration
The Fira d’Alcúdia 2025 (Alcúdia Fair), taking place from 2 to 5 October, once again fills the streets with tradition, history and community spirit. This year, the poster features the gegants d’Alcúdia, endearing symbols that, [...]
The Aemet issues a yellow alert during the day and an orange alert at night in Mallorca due to heavy rain and storms
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has declared a yellow alert in Mallorca due to rain and storms from 10:00 AM this Monday until midnight, when an orange alert is expected in the south and north [...]
Balearic Government uncovers 1,475 unregistered holiday rentals in eco-tax census
The Government of the Balearic Islands has taken an important step to improve the control of holiday rentals in the archipelago. Following a data cross-check with the island councils, 1,475 establishments were identified that held [...]
Etihad Airways will connect Abu Dhabi with Palma in the summer of 2026
Etihad Airways has announced that it will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Palma starting 12 June 2026. With this new route, Son Sant Joan airport will have, for the first time, a direct [...]
The drainage improvement works in Sant Llorenç will begin in early 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has approved the start of the tender process for works to improve drainage in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a key measure to prevent flooding like the tragic torrentada (flash flood) on [...]
Palma fined 77,400 euros for scooters riders in 2022
In 2022 the local police in Palma issued 2,315 fines to electric scooters riders and 330 accidents were recorded, 74 percent more than in 2021. Thus, they urge the Directorate General of Traffic to tighten [...]
The Parc Natural de Ponent will protect the last great green lung in Calvià
The processing of the future Parc Natural de Ponent, in Calvià, has begun. It will protect ten islets and up to 75 species of fauna and flora. It will cover nearly 7,000 hectares of land [...]
Raquel Welch dies at 82
The actress became a sex icon of the 1970s and rose to popularity with films such as 'One Million Years B.C.' The American actress Raquel Welch, has died Wednesday at the age of 82 after [...]
Palma’s ‘escoletes’ will be free from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The school stage from 0 to 3 years of age will be one hundred percent subsidised in the 12 public "escoletes" of Palma in the 2023-24 school year, from 8.30 am to 3 pm. Snacks [...]
Wage hikes and job improvements for 160,000 hospitality workers
The wage increase of 5% for this year and 3.3% in 2024 for the 160,000 workers in the Balearic hotel and catering industry comes into effect today and extends the sector's agreement. For the first [...]
Prices continue to rise in January in the Balearic Islands
The CPI continues to climb and increases to 5.7% in January in the Balearic Islands. Fuel, clothing and footwear are the main contributors to the rise in prices The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased its [...]
The Palma Jazz Festival 2023 kicks off
The fourth edition of the Palma Jazz Festival 2023 features artists of different jazz styles from the national and international scene. The festival, which kicked off on Thursday, February 2, will last until Sunday, February [...]
Sóller, among the best European destinations 2023
The Mallorcan town of Sóller has been awarded the title of "Best European Destinations 2023". The renowned tourism portal European Best Destinations has awarded it this recognition. Sóller appears on the list of the 20 [...]
The Consell de Mallorca rebuilds the Quart Misteri de Lluc
275,000 euros will be invested in the reconstruction of the Quart Misteri de Lluc. This important heritage site in the cultural landscape of the Tramuntana region was designed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of [...]
Works on Paseo Marítimo: bus and car park improvements
The Mayor of Palma, José Hila, met this Monday with the Association of Traders and Industrialists of the Passeig Marítim (Acoipam) to reduce the inconvenience caused to businessmen and citizens by the remodelling works on [...]
Balearic airports reached 1.14 million passengers in January
For the first time, Balearic airports reached 1.14 million passengers in January and thus exceeded pre-pandemic data Balearic airports exceeded pre-pandemic data for the first time with 1.14 million passengers in January. Palma airport had [...]
Goya 2023: where to watch the winning films
'As Bestas' has been crowned the big winner of a Goya 2023 Gala marked by the death of Carlos Saura and the memory of the Mallorcan director Agustí Villaronga. As bestas' won the Goya for [...]
Housing: families in Palma spend at least half of their income on renting
All of Palma's neighbourhoods pay more than 1,000 euros per month. These are stressed areas: the rent exceeds 30 percent of the household income. It is usual for the price of housing to account for [...]
Goya Awards 2023: which films are the favourites and where to watch them
Five films are in the running for Best Film at the Goya Awards 2023. Rodrigo Sorogoyen's As bestas, with 17 nominations, and Alberto Rodríguez's Modelo 77, with 16, are the most nominated films. They are [...]
Carlos Saura dies at the age of 91
Carlos Saura, director of "La caza" and "Deprisa deprisa", dies at 91 years old the day after receiving the Goya of Honor 2023 Social networks have not taken long to be a showcase for hundreds of [...]
90% of young people in the Balearic Islands consume porn
This is according to a study carried out by experts from the UIB, which warns of the sexual and psychological consequences that this practice can have 90% of young people and adolescents in the Balearic [...]
The price of housing in Palma soars
The square metre in the Balearic capital reached 3,467 euros, with an increase in January of 9.9%, compared to the average price in Spain of 1,922 euros, four points lower. It represents a higher rise [...]
Work starts on plaça d’Espanya in Palma
Costing 2.5 million euros, the project will last 12 months. The bicycle lane will return to Avenidas with the tramway Starting today, work starts on the plaça d'Espanya in Palma at a cost of 2.5 [...]
Netflix: end of shared accounts
The streaming company has clarified that from Wednesday 8 February, the IP of the main location will have to be indicated on each account. If you want to share, you will be able to pay [...]
Fernando ‘Estrella’: the multifaceted artist dies at the age of 63
The versatile artist, founder of the group 'Peor Imposible', a leading exponent of the Madrid movida, and the soul of Bar Flexas, along with Pepa Charro, has died at the age of 63, after a [...]
Balearic Islands earmarks 8 million euros for water management in tourist establishments
The Balearic Government announced this morning a new 8-million-euro aid package aimed at the tourism sector, as part of the second edition of the Water and Tourism forum being held this Wednesday at the ParcBit [...]
The Supreme Court upholds the ban on tourist flats in Palma
The Supreme Court upholds that Palma Town Hall can ban tourist rentals in multi-family dwellings in Palma The Chamber of Litigation of the Supreme Court has accepted the appeal filed by the Palma City Council [...]
The EMT boosts the number of users in January
The municipal transport company recorded one million more passengers in January than in the same month last year, since the service became free of charge on 1 January The EMT boosts the number of users [...]
End of face masks on public transport
The Council of Ministers today approves the removal of masks on public transport. It will remain in health and social health centres, pharmacies, dentists' and physiotherapists' surgeries, blood banks and assisted reproduction centres The long-awaited [...]
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