Balearic Parliament Passes Law to Fast-Track Affordable Housing and Prioritize Local Residents
The Balearic Parliament has approved a new law aimed at unlocking and accelerating urban and developable land through the creation of Strategic Residential Projects (PRE), to increase affordable housing for long-term residents in the Balearic Islands....
The Balearic Government Seizes 114 Bottles of Wine in a Menorca Restaurant for Suspected Labelling Fraud
The establishment was selling wine from mainland Spain with labelling that referenced the island The Director General, Joan Llabrés, stated: “In response to these complaints, we act with the utmost speed to prevent unfair competition against our local producers.” The...
Public Hospitals in the Balearic Islands Increased Outpatient Activity by 12% in the First Half of 2025
Between January and June 2025, public hospitals in the Balearic Islands recorded 758,234 outpatient consultations, representing a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, first-time consultations rose by 19.4% (232,026 new patients), while...
The Tax Agency Has Already Refunded €9.1 Billion to Over 12.5 Million Taxpayers
At the close of the 2024 Income Tax Campaign, a total of 24.57 million tax returns were filed—2.3% more than last year. Of these, 15.93 million were refunds and 6.93 million were payments. The Spanish Tax Agency has already refunded €9.1 billion to 12,577,000...
Public Health Issues Warning Over Risk of Adverse Reactions Due to Excess Vitamin D in a Food Supplement Distributed in the Balearic Islands
A batch of the food supplement ERIX ELITE SPORT with high doses of vitamin D has caused more than a dozen hospitalisations in the Balearic Islands due to hypercalcemia and kidney failure The alert has been forwarded to the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition...
SFM to Offer Special Night Train and Metro Services on July 12 and 13 for the RGB Festival in Son Fusteret
Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) will provide special night-time train and metro services on the Manacor and Sa Pobla lines on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, to facilitate transportation to the Reggaeton Beach Festival (RBF) taking place at Son Fusteret...
“Emblemàtics Balears” Reaches 34 Member Municipalities with the Inclusion of Muro
This town joins the ADRBalears project of the Ministry of Business, Employment and Energy, with 8 catalogued businesses A total of 390 local establishments across the Balearic Islands are now part of this initiative to protect traditional commerce. The municipality of...
Consell de Mallorca and Ecovidrio Launch the “Net Green Homes” Initiative to Promote a Network of Eco-Conscious Holiday Rentals
The Consell de Mallorca and Ecovidrio—a non-profit organisation responsible for glass packaging recycling in Spain—have launched the Net Green Homes initiative, aimed at promoting a network of environmentally responsible vacation rentals (ETV) on the island, committed...
IEB Showcases Balearic Artists at Major International Visual Arts Fairs and Festivals
The Balearic Institute for Studies (IEB) has presented the participation of Balearic artists in international visual arts events taking place this July: Artesantander (Spain), Cortona On The Move (Italy), and Les Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles (France). At...
Consell de Mallorca Promotes Summer Sports Activities with Family Kayak Outings in Alcúdia
The Consell de Mallorca’s summer activity program for young people and municipalities begins this July, featuring various water-based sports such as a kayak excursion with a group from the Marratxí Town Council. The “Activitats d’estiu 2025” program is now underway,...
Department of Families and Social Affairs Commissions 50 Shared Housing Places for People with Severe Mental Health Diagnoses in Mallorca
The agreement has a total value of 4 million euros The entities involved are Estel de Llevant, Es Garrover, GREC, and Gira-sol. The Department of Families and Social Affairs will commission 50 shared housing places for individuals with a diagnosed mental health...
Abaqua Restores Desalinated Water Supply to Pollença After Repairing Pipeline Failure
The municipality heavily depends on water from the Alcúdia desalination plant due to insufficient local water resources The Government of the Balearic Islands has restored the supply of desalinated water to the municipality of Pollença following the completion of...