Art Cologne Palma 2026 to Bring Together 88 Galleries from 20 Countries in Palma
The 2026 edition of Art Cologne Palma will take place from 9 to 12 April 2026 at the Palma Congress Centre, bringing together 88 galleries from 20 different countries, alongside non-profit cultural institutions. The event will once again be supported by the Balearic...
Average Working Week in the Balearic Islands Stands at 38.7 Hours
The average working time established in collective bargaining agreements in the Balearic Islands currently stands at 38.7 hours per week, according to an analysis carried out by the Regional Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue, based on data...
New Call Launched to Improve the Display and Sale of Local Products
The Government of the Balearic Islands has launched a new call for applications for the Ibexlocal programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing the display and commercial appeal of locally produced goods. The programme is managed by the Balearic Islands Regional...
Commission Set Up to Coordinate Safety and Management of the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
The Balearic Islands have established a Commission for the Management of Actions Related to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse, a body created to ensure coordinated, efficient and safe planning for this exceptional astronomical event, which places the archipelago among the...
Artificial Intelligence Tool Launched to Detect Illegal Waste Dumping in the Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are moving forward in tackling illegal waste dumping through the launch of an artificial intelligence–based tool aimed at improving environmental monitoring and control across the territory. The system relies on the automated analysis of...
Health Authorities Reinforce Hospitals Amid Rise in Respiratory Infections
Influenza activity in the Balearic Islands remains at a low epidemic level, although a slight increase has been recorded, particularly among people aged over 60. During the second week of the year, 73.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants were reported, compared to 70.3...
Road fatalities declined in 2025, though interurban accidents still claim over a thousand lives
The year 2025 ended with 1,119 fatalities caused by traffic accidents on interurban roads, confirming a downward trend compared to the previous year, although the human cost remains unacceptably high. Over the course of the year, 1,028 fatal crashes were recorded,...
63 candidates passed the FOLC free examinations in a highly attended call
The latest free examination call of the Linguistic and Cultural Training Plan (FOLC) has been met with strong participation from teaching staff, with 131 registered candidates and 63 successful applicants, representing a pass rate of approximately 63% among those who...
Palma International Boat Show joins the global federation of boat shows to enhance international reach
The Palma International Boat Show is set to strengthen its international presence by joining the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO), a global association representing the world’s leading nautical exhibitions. Membership in the federation will...
The first bilateral meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture launches negotiations on the future CAP
The Balearic regional agriculture authorities have formally launched discussions on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) following a first bilateral meeting held in Madrid with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The meeting was led by...
IBDONA condemns a new gender-based killing in Palma
The Balearic Institute for Women (IBDONA) has strongly condemned the confirmation of a gender-based killing of a woman that took place in Palma in February 2025. The institution has reiterated its firm opposition to all forms of male violence against women. With this...
Progress made on the new Emergency Management Centre in Ibiza
Progress continues on the development of the new Emergency Management Centre for Ibiza and Formentera, following the award of the contract to draft the renovation, extension and adaptation project for the Sa Coma building, made available by the Ibiza Island Council....











