Balearic Islands to expand vineyard area by 16.29 new hectares
The wine sector in the Balearic Islands continues to grow. The archipelago will have 16.29 more hectares of vineyards, according to a recent resolution by the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission. This expansion consolidates the [...]
Hiking in Mallorca: precautions against the summer heat
With the arrival of summer heat, the Consell has issued a series of recommendations for safe hiking in Mallorca during the hottest months of the year. The Department of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports reminds [...]
More than 20,000 families benefit from the abolition of inheritance tax in the Balearic Islands
Since the entry into force of the Decree Law on fiscal measures, approved on 18 July 2023, a total of 20,646 families have benefited from the elimination of the inheritance tax in the Balearic Islands [...]
First sea turtle nest of the season found in the Balearic Islands
The Can Pere Antoni beach in Palma has been the scene of the first discovery of a sea turtle nest in Balearic Islands so far this season. A total of 77 eggs have been counted, [...]
Parc de la Mar now has its Drac de na Coca
Don’t be alarmed if, while strolling through Palma’s Parc de la Mar, you spot the silhouette of a crocodile-like mythical creature emerging from the water. It’s not the feared Drac de na Coca returning to [...]
The Govern will allocate €15 million from the ecotax to demolish obsolete tourist accommodation
The Consell de Govern will approve this Friday a pioneering project to use, for the first time, funds from the Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS), or ecotax, for the purchase and demolition of disused or dilapidated [...]
The savings from reducing the hours of Christmas lighting would be practically nil
City councils and institutions across the country have been in the media these days to announce that they will reduce or maintain the Christmas lights timetable 2022-2023. With energy savings as a backdrop, some councils [...]
Sa Fira Santanyí 2022 fills the streets with a wide-ranging programme of activities
Sa Fira Santanyí 2022 is taking place this weekend. The municipality is celebrating one of its most eagerly awaited events and has programmed activities for everyone. Those who come to Sa Fira Santanyí will be [...]
Social Club opposes the demolition of the leisure centre and the promenade bridge
In view of the announcement of the awarding of the works to reform Palma's Paseo Marítimo and the forthcoming start of the works in the area, Social Club has come out in defence of the [...]
Opening days of shops on Sundays and public holidays for 2023 in Mallorca
The opening of shops on Sundays and public holidays for 2023 in Mallorca is now known. Which ten Sundays and public holidays will shops be open? The Directorate General of Commerce, meeting at the Consellería [...]
Guillem March: “In Mallorca there are many cartoonists per square metre”
The Mallorcan Guillem March has drawn characters such as Batman, Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn and has created numerous covers, some also for Marvel. On the occasion of this week's Còmic Nostrum 2022, [...]
Teatro de Barra 2022 lands in Palma on Thursdays with its most paranormal edition
Teatro de Barra 2022, a classic event on Palma's stage, kicks off on Thursday 20 October. This theatrical initiative will take place every Thursday from 20th October to 24th November. "A veces veo muertos; una [...]
The Consell de Mallorca presents its support plan against inflation
The Consell de Mallorca has presented today its plan of 13 aids against inflation, which will have a budget of 22 million euros. This was announced by the president, Catalina Cladera, during the Debate on [...]
The Fires of Inca 2022 programme more than 200 events until 17th November
The Fires of Inca 2022 will bring autumn to life in the municipality until 17 November. Three fairs to get to know the capital of Raiguer that are expected to attract thousands of people. The [...]
200 euro aid from the Consell de Mallorca to families: requirements to be a beneficiary
The Consell presented yesterday a 200 euro aid voucher for families in Mallorca. A line of aid to which it will allocate 5 million euros and from which, they assure, 25,000 families in Mallorca will [...]
Self-consumption installations on islands increase exponentially during 2022
In the first nine months of 2022, 49% more self-consumption installations have been installed than in 2021. This is confirmed by data from the Govern, which shows that in 2021 a total of 2,415 installations [...]
The gallery owner and co-owner of HM Hotels Juan Antonio Horrach Moyà has died
Mallorcan society was tinged with mourning yesterday with the news of the death of gallery owner and co-owner of HM Hotels Juan Antonio Horrach Moyà. The Mallorcan businessman died of a heart attack at the [...]
Palma hosts Còmic Nostrum 2022, the International Comic Festival of Mallorca
Còmic Nostrum 2022, the International Comic Festival of Mallorca, will be held in Palma from 20th to 23rd October. It is an event aimed at both professionals and comic fans alike, which provides an opportunity [...]
Brown bread is the favourite of the archipelago’s citizens
The type of bread most popular with the Balearic people is brown bread (pan moreno), followed by llonguet, white bread and loaf bread. This is according to the survey carried out by the Institute for [...]
Llonguet Route 2022: map of participating bakeries
The Llonguet Route 2022 takes place in Palma from the 19th of October to the 14th of December. A total of thirty bakeries are taking part this year in the traditional Llonguet Route. All of [...]
Growing interest in calculating carbon footprint among Mallorcan companies
"We were sure that if we provided companies with clear steps to follow in the fight against climate change, SMEs would do it". So says Marco Mendoza, CEO of Trueworld, the company that has just [...]
The Balearic Islands is the region with the highest population growth in the next 15 years
If current demographic trends continue, the Balearic Islands would be the autonomous community with the greatest relative increase in population over the next 15 years. In total, the inhabitants of the archipelago would increase by [...]
ParcBit celebrates its 20th anniversary with an open day
ParcBit, the main innovation centre in the Balearic Islands, is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Wednesday 19 October. To commemorate it, it has scheduled an open day with the participation of numerous companies and organisations. [...]
Evolution Film Festival 2022 to screen 127 films from 24 countries
The Evolution Film Festival 2022 will be held in Mallorca from 26 October to 1 November. In one week, the cultural event will screen 127 films from 24 countries. This year, the EMIFF (Evolution Mallorca [...]
The DGT will require insurance to ride electric scooters
The director general of the DGT, Pere Navarro, has announced that the DGT will require insurance for users of electric scooters. In statements reported by Diario Vasco, Navarro left no room for doubt when he [...]
Palma airport recovered in September 97.3% of the passengers registered in 2019
Palma airport closed the month of September with a recovery of 97.3% of the passengers recorded in the same month of 2019. In total, 3,663,507 passengers were registered. Of the total number of passengers in [...]
TASTART: Art and wine at the Nit de l’art in Porreres
The TASTART or, what is the same, the particular nit de l'art in Porreres, returns on October 15 with a different proposal from the rest of the municipalities of the island. In its sixth edition, [...]
FIET 2022: the Vilafranca Children’s Theatre Fair reaches its 20th edition
FIET 2022, the Balearic Children's and Young People's Theatre Fair, will be held in Vilafranca de Bonany from 13 to 16 October. It is one of the most important children's and young people's theatre fairs [...]
The 2022 Beata celebration in Palma kick off on Friday the 14th
The 2022 Beata celebration in Palma kick off on Friday 14th October. A celebration deeply rooted in the city that will culminate on Saturday 15th with the placing of the triumphal chariot of Santa Catalina [...]
TaPalma 2022 will hand out 4,000 euros in prizes with sobrasada as the star ingredient
TaPalma 2022, the Palma Tapas and Cocktails Competition and Route, will take place on 21st November. It will be held at Palma's Palacio de Congresos, where more than 4,000 euros in prizes will be awarded. [...]
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