Singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada awarded the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026
The Balearic Government has agreed to award the Gold Medal of the Balearic Islands 2026 to Mallorcan singer-songwriter Jaume Anglada, in recognition of an outstanding artistic career and his contribution to the archipelago’s musical culture. [...]
Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026: a diverse sonic experience from 7 to 9 May in Palma
The Cranc Festival Mallorca 2026 will take place in Palma on 7, 8 and 9 May. Established as one of the most distinctive music events on Mallorca’s cultural calendar, Cranc marks its fourth Mallorca date [...]
The Govern promotes a pioneering plan to protect sharks and rays in the Balearic Islands
The sharks and rays of the Balearic Islands will, for the first time, be backed by a dedicated protection strategy. The Government of the Balearic Islands, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural [...]
Joan Bennàssar: ‘I believe in matriarchy. Women in my work represent beauty and admiration.’
Bennàssar is one of the most unique Mallorcan artists of his generation. He has developed an easily recognisable pictorial and sculptural language. He welcomes us to his estate, a manifestation of Mallorca: a space dotted with [...]
‘Retrobar Miró. La guspira màgica’: a journey into the artist’s most intimate universe
From today, 12 February, the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró Mallorca opens to the public the exhibition Retrobar Miró. La guspira màgica (Re-encountering Miró. The Magic Spark), a proposal that can be visited until 17 [...]
The Govern warns of human impact during the breeding season of the birds of prey of the Balearic Islands
The Government has issued an alert as the breeding season of the birds of prey of the Balearic Islands gets under way, one of the most delicate periods for these protected species. The Ministry of [...]
Lluís Sitjar will host a sports hall, a car park and new healthcare facilities
After years of waiting, Lluís Sitjar is beginning to illuminate its future. The Urban Planning Department of the Ajuntament de Palma has initially approved a specific modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) affecting [...]
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 [...]
The flu vaccination campaign in the Balearic Islands starts on 13 October
The Ministry of Health has presented the new campaign of flu vaccination in the Balearic Islands for the 2025-2026 season, which will begin on 13 October with more than 276,800 doses available. The aim is [...]
The Sóller Tunnel will be closed at night from Monday to Thursday, from 6 October until mid-November
The Sóller Tunnel will remain closed at night from next Monday, 6 October 2025 to carry out maintenance work and improvements to the safety and control systems. The night closure will continue until the second [...]
The Maritime Museum of Mallorca reopens its doors on 3 October
The Museu Marítim de Mallorca (Maritime Museum of Mallorca) reopens to the public this Friday, 3 October, after nearly two years closed due to safety issues at its Ses Voltes (Palma) headquarters. The reopening will [...]
Six out of ten American tourists plan to visit Mallorca in the next three years
Mallorca is consolidating as one of the preferred destinations for American tourists. According to the report 2025 Portrait of American & Canadian International Travelers, produced by the consultancy MMGY Global for Turespaña, 60% of surveyed [...]
Emaya reduces water losses in Palma to 16%, a historic low
Emaya has managed to reduce water losses in the Palma network from 25% to 16%, the lowest figure on record. This improvement represents a saving of 3.6 cubic hectometres, equivalent to half of the Gorg [...]
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 presents its candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2031 in Brussels
Palma has taken a decisive step towards becoming European Capital of Culture 2031. The mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, yesterday presented the city’s candidacy at the European Parliament in Brussels, describing it as “an extraordinary, challenging [...]
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey finishes second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or
The talented Mallorcan footballer Mariona Caldentey (Felanitx, 1996) achieved a historic milestone by finishing in second place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award in world football. This recognition highlights her outstanding [...]
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics: Son Espases implements a new imaging technique
Hospital Universitario Son Espases has introduced the amyloid brain PET-CT into the Balearic public health system, a key advancement for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in the Balearics. This technique allows the identification of [...]
Palma records nearly half a thousand victims of sexual exploitation, according to the City Council
At least 447 women are victims of sexual exploitation in Palma, according to the latest report Identification of cases of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (TFES), presented by the Palma City Council on [...]
Contemporary art takes centre stage in Palma with La Nit de l’Art 2025
Palma will host tomorrow Saturday, 20 September, from 18:00 to 23:00 hours, the Nit de l’Art 2025 (Night of Art 2025), an emblematic event that marks the start of the artistic season in the Balearic [...]
Airbnb will remove listings of unlicensed properties in Mallorca from October
The Consell de Mallorca has reached an agreement with Airbnb to remove, from mid-October, all property listings on the platform that do not have a tourist registration number. This action will lead to the removal [...]
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