Winners of the 2026 Oscars: ‘One Battle after Another’ triumphs with six statuettes
The winners of the 2026 Oscars have now been announced, with One Battle after Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, emerging as the big winner of the night after taking home six statuettes at the [...]
Palma misses out on the final to become European Capital of Culture in 2031
Palma has failed to pass the final cut in the process to become European Capital of Culture in 2031. The city's bid has been left out of the list of four finalists selected by the [...]
Public holidays in the Balearic Islands for 2027: check the calendar and the year’s long weekends
The calendar of public holidays in the Balearic Islands for 2027 is now official. The Consell de Govern has approved the twelve public holidays that will apply in the autonomous community during the year, in [...]
The Museu de Mallorca will exhibit the Portolan Chart by Pere Rossell, a jewel of medieval cartography, from June
The Consell de Mallorca has added to the public heritage a genuine jewel of medieval cartography: the illuminated Portolan Chart of the Mediterranean signed by Petrus Roselli (Pere Rossell) in 1447, an exceptional piece from [...]
Emaya removes more than 70 tonnes of waste from Palma’s former prison
The City Council has removed a total of 71.5 tonnes of waste (71,579 kilos) accumulated in Palma’s former prison during three days of intensive cleaning work, with the aim of improving safety and sanitary conditions [...]
Holy Week 2026 in Mallorca arrives with concerts, exhibitions and cultural activities
La Holy Week 2026 in Mallorca, which will take place from 29 March to 6 April, will feature an extensive programme of cultural and musical activities throughout March and the first days of April. Exhibitions, [...]
Mountain rescues in Mallorca on the rise: 115 operations between May and September
The mountain rescues in Mallorca have slightly increased this summer. According to data from the Department of Finance, Innovation and Public Service of the Consell, the Firefighters of Mallorca carried out 115 operations between May [...]
The Balearic Islands promote cultural tourism at the World Travel Market in London
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are taking part from 4 to 6 November in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the most important tourism fairs in the world. The main objective is [...]
Stroke cases attended by SAMU 061 increase by 23% in the Balearic Islands
Cases of stroke attended by SAMU 061 between January and September this year have increased by 23% compared to the same period last year. In total, 767 stroke codes were activated, compared to 624 recorded [...]
Mallorca will have its own section of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) in 2026
The Consell de Mallorca has presented the route of the new hiking trail of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James) from Mallorca, which will allow pilgrims to begin the Jacobean journey without leaving [...]
Airbnb removes more than 2,300 unlicensed holiday rental listings in Mallorca
The Consell de Mallorca has confirmed the removal of more than 2,300 listings hosted on the Airbnb platform that did not have a tourist registration number. These are the first results of the second phase [...]
The Consell will install 64 cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana to curb illegal races
The Consell de Mallorca has approved a project to improve road safety and reduce illegal racing and excessive noise in the Serra de Tramuntana. The plan includes the installation of 64 monitoring cameras and 20 [...]
The economy of the Balearic Islands grew at twice the EU average in the second quarter of 2025
The economy of the Balearic Islands remains strong and continues to stand out above the European average. According to the Economic Situation Analysis of the Balearic Islands, the archipelago’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the [...]
The oriental wasp, classified as an invasive species, arrives in Mallorca
One of the specimens of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) found in Mallorca. Photo: CAIB. The Balearic Government has confirmed the presence of the oriental wasp (Vespa orientalis) in Mallorca. This is a [...]
Buying a home in the Balearic Islands takes twice as long as in the rest of Spain
Residents in the Balearic Islands need twice as long to buy a home compared to the rest of Spain, according to the Economic and Social Council (CES) report for 2024. In the islands, a family [...]
Mallorca strengthens its position as the second-best winter sun destination in the Mediterranean
A new study by the ferry booking platform Ferryhopper places Mallorca in second place in the ranking of the best Mediterranean winter sun destinations, only behind Malta. According to the research, Mallorca offers an average [...]
Almost 8 tonnes of waste removed from the Balearic coastline in September
The coastal cleaning service of the Balearic Islands removed 7,988 kilos of waste from the sea and the coastline during September 2025. The operation, coordinated by PortsIB and the Ministry of the Sea and the [...]
Son Llàtzer introduces VR glasses in paediatric emergencies to reduce children’s anxiety
The Son Llàtzer University Hospital has introduced virtual reality glasses in its Paediatric Emergency Department. The aim is to reduce fear, anxiety and pain experienced by children during medical tests or procedures. Photo: CAIB. [...]
Palma gets moving against cancer again on 26 October
Palma is preparing to once again fill its streets with solidarity with the tenth edition of “Mallorca on the Move Against Cancer”, which will take place on Sunday, 26 October. The event, organised by the [...]
Electric scooters account for over 2,000 fines in Palma during the summer
Palma City Council has recorded 7,702 reports of antisocial behaviour between July and September, double the figure for the same period last year. Of these, 4,131 correspond to the new Civic Ordinance, in force since [...]
Port d’Andratx celebrates the 2025 Fira Marinera with a weekend of nautical, cultural and gastronomic activities
The Fira Marinera 2025 (Maritime Fair) takes place on 18 and 19 October at Port d’Andratx. This event, organised by the Ajuntament d'Andratx in collaboration with the Club de Vela Port d’Andratx -CVPA- (Port d’Andratx [...]
Porto Pi Celebrates 30 Years with a Retrospective Exhibition in Palma
Porto Pi, Mallorca’s first shopping center, commemorates its 30th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition that spans three decades of shared history between the center and the island. The exhibition, inaugurated by the Mayor of Palma, [...]
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is the fastest-growing in the Mediterranean
The migration route from Algeria to the Balearic Islands is currently the fastest-growing in the entire Mediterranean, according to the latest data from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. So far this year, more than [...]
The reforestation of s’Alqueria Vella progresses with the planting of 40,000 native trees
The Balearic Government has launched an ambitious reforestation project at the public estate of s’Alqueria Vella, located within the Llevant Peninsula Natural Park (Artà). The initiative includes the planting of 40,000 native trees and shrubs [...]
The first Local Product Voucher campaign in the Balearic Islands is underway to boost domestic consumption
The Local Product Vouchers 2025 campaign is now underway. This initiative, the first of its kind, aims to promote the consumption of local and proximity products and to directly support the primary sector of the [...]
The Govern confirms the future extension of Palma’s metro to Son Espases
The Government of the Balearic Islands has announced the extension of Palma's metro to the University Hospital Son Espases. President Margalida Prohens stated that the Government and Palma City Council are already working on the [...]
Prohens says the Balearic Islands cannot sustain “unlimited” population growth
The President of the Balearic Government, Margalida Prohens, focused the general policy debate, held yesterday in the Balearic Parliament, on what she described as “the main challenge facing the Balearic Islands”: demographic growth. The president [...]
The ‘Cavallets de mar balears’ project releases 70 seahorses along the coasts of Mallorca
A total of 70 seahorses have been released along the coasts of Mallorca thanks to the “Cavallets de mar balears” (Balearic Seahorses) project, led by the Palma Aquarium Foundation and Banca March. The releases took [...]
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 [...]
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