Balearic Islands expand almond trials to identify varieties better adapted to reduced water availability

Balearic Islands expand almond trials to identify varieties better adapted to reduced water availability

The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment is expanding almond trials in the Balearic Islands to assess which materials are best suited to local conditions while maintaining good production with less water. Through the Institut de Recerca...
Illot des Frares archaeological site to improve conservation and visitor access in Colònia de Sant Jordi

Illot des Frares archaeological site to improve conservation and visitor access in Colònia de Sant Jordi

The archaeological site of Illot des Frares, located in the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, is undergoing work aimed at improving the conservation of its remains while making the site easier to visit and interpret. Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB), through the...
Spain and Mexico strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, supercomputing and cybersecurity

Spain and Mexico strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, supercomputing and cybersecurity

Spain and Mexico have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), supercomputing, connectivity and cybersecurity. The agreement was signed by Spain’s Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar...
Escorca receives funding to improve the quality of tourism services

Escorca receives funding to improve the quality of tourism services

Escorca Town Council has received funding for a series of measures aimed at improving the quality of municipal services linked to tourism provision and destinations in the Balearic Islands. The funding forms part of the Tourism Governance programme for improving the...
Balearic Islands water reserves fall to 38% in August as Artà moves into alert status

Balearic Islands water reserves fall to 38% in August as Artà moves into alert status

Water reserves in the Balearic Islands stood at 38% in August, one percentage point lower than in July. Mallorca fell from 39% to 38%, Menorca from 34% to 33%, and Ibiza from 42% to 37%. The Artà demand unit has also moved into alert status, while Tramuntana Sud has...