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....
Construction begins on the Crestatx roundabout and civic path in sa Pobla with a €2.3 million investment
Construction has started on the Crestatx roundabout and civic path project in the municipality of Sa Pobla, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving road safety and promoting sustainable mobility in northern Mallorca. The project involves an investment of...
The Balearic Islands’ Police Tutor Programme, a Benchmark Model for the Canary Islands
Authorities and police representatives from both autonomous communities have held a meeting to share and examine the details of a pioneering programme in Spain. The Police Tutor Programme developed in the Balearic Islands has become a unique initiative at the regional...
The Beneïdes of Sant Antoni in Muro are recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Special Interest
The Beneïdes of Sant Antoni in Muro have been recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Special Interest, in acknowledgement of their historical, cultural, social and identity value, as well as their deep roots within the local community and the cultural heritage...
Mallorca Oral launches a new digital platform to showcase the island’s oral heritage
Mallorca has launched Mallorca Oral, a new digital platform designed to preserve and promote the island’s oral heritage, traditional culture and collective memory. The website, available at www.mallorcaoral.cat, brings together the Oral Archive, the Songbook and the...
The Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra presents its fifth season concert this Thursday with Pietari Inkinen and Frank Peter Zimmermann
The Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra (OSIB) will perform its fifth concert of the season on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 8:00 p.m., at the Auditorium of Palma, featuring an outstanding programme and renowned violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann as soloist. Conducted...
Health authorities set minimum service levels for the strike of family doctors and primary care paediatricians
The Health Service has defined the minimum service arrangements to be applied during the strike called by the Primary Care Doctors’ Union (SMP) on January 14 and 15. The industrial action involves family doctors and primary care paediatricians within the National...