Orange alert (IG-1) activated for the Meteobal Plan on all islands
The General Directorate of Emergencies and Interior of the Govern of the Balearic Islands has kept the orange alert (IG-1) of the Meteobal Plan activated across all the islands due to forecasts of heavy rain [...]
Two osprey chicks hatch on Sa Dragonera after 70 years
The Sa Dragonera Natural Park has been the stage of a historic milestone for Balearic biodiversity: the birth of two osprey chicks (Pandion haliaetus) after seven decades without breeding records on the island. The Minister [...]
Manacor welcomes the first development of limited-price housing in the Balearic Islands
Manacor becomes the pioneering municipality to host the first promotion of limited-price housing (VPL) in the Balearic Islands, a new type of affordable housing for residents regulated by the Emergency Housing Decree Law and Law [...]
The City Council launches a Shock Plan to build 2,000 affordable homes in Palma
El City Council has launched a Housing Shock Plan which includes the construction of nearly 2,000 affordable homes in Palma, aiming to address the growing demand for reasonably priced rentals in the city. The homes [...]
The Diada de Mallorca 2025 celebrates the 150th anniversary of ‘El pi de Formentor’ with two weeks of activities
The Diada de Mallorca 2025 (Mallorca Day), which will be commemorated on 12 September, returns with a programme more deeply rooted and diverse than ever, with cultural, sporting and festive activities across every corner of [...]
First black vulture nest located outside the Serra de Tramuntana
The Balearic Government has confirmed for the first time the existence of a black vulture nest (Aegypius monachus) outside the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a breeding pair located in the municipality of Artà, within the [...]
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 [...]
The ten keys to climate change in the Balearic Islands
The Annual Report of the Committee of Experts for Energy Transition and Climate Change in the Balearic Islands warns of the double vulnerability of the islands, which derives, on the one hand, from their insularity [...]
Water reserves in Mallorca increase to 51%
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands stood at 52% in November, four points higher than the previous month and seven points lower than in November last year. By islands, the percentage of reserves increased in [...]
The Consell de Mallorca buys the Alcanada thermal power plant
The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Catalina Cladera, has announced the purchase of the Alcanada thermal power plant. At a ceremony to announce the purchase, Cladera was accompanied by the president of the Government, [...]
The Mostra de Mantances de Sineu 2022 boasts tradition this Sunday
The XV Mostra de Mantances de Sineu 2022 will be held this Sunday 11 December as part of the Fira de Sant Tomàs. The municipality boasts tradition with the recreation of the typical slaughter of [...]
Publication of the first Guide to the Birds of the Balearic Forests
The Forest Management Service of the Regional Ministry of the Environment and Territory has published a new edition of the 'Guide to the Forests of the Balearic Islands' collection, this time specialising in birds. The guide [...]
Flu vaccination campaign begins in Mallorca
This weekend has started the flu vaccination campaign in Mallorca. It is aimed at anyone who wants to be vaccinated, even if they are not at risk. To facilitate access to flu vaccination and increase [...]
The Balearic Islands record the best October for tourism in its history
Last October, the Balearic Islands recorded the best tenth month of the year in its history in terms of tourism, both in terms of arrivals and visitor spending and profitability. Thus, the islands accumulated the [...]
The Govern creates a working group with the UIB to limit the acquisition of housing by foreigners
The Govern has set up a working group to implement its objective of limiting the purchase of homes on the islands by foreigners. This has been informed by the Conselleria de Movilidad y Vivienda, which [...]
Prosecutor apologises for “injustice” to those acquitted in Cursach case
The 'Cursach case' trial has come to an unusual end after six years of back and forth in the courts. After the acquittal of Cursach, Sbert and almost all of Palma's local police officers sitting [...]
The Serra de Tramuntana World Heritage Law expands its protected area by 5,700 hectares
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the Serra de Tramuntana World Heritage Law, which aims to guarantee its protection and sustainable development. The law has involved more than 170 people through participatory processes, including all [...]
Quality of life in the Balearic Islands was the third best in the country in 2021
The quality of life in the Balearic Islands recorded the third best figure in the country in 2021. This can be deduced from the data provided by the INE through the Multidimensional Indicator of Quality [...]
Christmas in Palma 2022: Full programme of activities
Christmas in Palma 2022 programmes around seventy leisure, cultural and family activities for the citizens. Over the next few weeks, Christmas activities will full Palma until after Epiphany and will continue until February 2023. A [...]
Gaudí exhibition in Palma with 3 unknown embroideries by the artist
Can Balaguer is hosting the Gaudí exhibition in Palma entitled "Gaudí and the 40 hours". An exhibition that displays the discovery of two unknown tapestries by Antonio Gaudí in the monastery of Sant Jeroni in [...]
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