January Sales: Consumer Affairs Advises Planning Purchases and Checking Prices
The arrival of the January sales, which will run over the coming weeks, represents an opportunity for many people to purchase products at lower prices. However, consumer authorities remind shoppers that these periods also require special attention to avoid problems...
Balearic Health Service expands hospital capacity with over 70 additional beds amid rising admissions
The Balearic Islands Health Service has announced the activation of 72 additional hospital beds this week in response to the recent increase in patient admissions. The measure forms part of the Winter Contingency Plan, in place since December to cope with higher...
Window and shutter replacement works begin at Gabriel Comas i Ribas Primary School in Esporles
Renovation works have begun at Gabriel Comas i Ribas Primary School in Esporles, focusing on the replacement of the building’s exterior windows and shutters. The project was visited by the Regional Minister for Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, together with...
ABAQUA awards feasibility studies to upgrade Can Bossa and Formentera outfalls using underground drilling
The Balearic Islands Government, through the Balearic Water and Environmental Quality Agency (ABAQUA), has awarded a contract for the preparation of preliminary feasibility studies aimed at upgrading the sea–land outfalls of the wastewater treatment plants in Can...
IEB announces new Catalan language courses running from February to May 2026
The Institute of Balearic Studies (IEB) has unveiled a new programme of Catalan language courses scheduled to take place between February and May 2026. Online registration is now open and will remain available until 20 January. The programme covers all proficiency...
Four new trainees join the Balearic Islands Office in Brussels
The Balearic Islands Office in Brussels has welcomed four new trainees who will help strengthen the region’s institutional presence within the European Union while gaining professional experience in a European environment. The reception was led by the Second...
Mallorca launches a digital viewer to explore historical maps dating back to 1968
Mallorca has introduced a new digital mapping tool that enables users to explore aerial photographs and maps of the island, dating back to 1968 and extending to the present day. The platform provides free and open access to valuable geographic information for public...
Water supply pipeline serving Platja de Muro to be renewed
The Balearic Water and Environmental Quality Agency (ABAQUA) has launched the procurement process for the renewal of a key section of the drinking water supply network serving Platja de Muro. The project involves an investment of €2.6 million and an estimated...
Education authorities expand upper secondary school transport in Calvià, Felanitx and Marratxí
The Conselleria d’Educació i Universitats has signed cooperation agreements with the municipalities of Calvià, Felanitx and Marratxí to strengthen and extend school transport services for students attending public upper secondary schools (Bachillerato). The initiative...
Inca Hospital records a historic high with over 109,000 radiology tests in 2025
In 2025, Inca Regional Hospital reached a record level of radiological activity, performing 109,000 diagnostic imaging tests, which represents an increase of 6,221 examinations compared to the previous year. This is the highest figure recorded since the hospital...
Zarzuela returns to Palma with “La corte de Faraón”
Palma’s lyric season welcomes back zarzuela with performances of La corte de Faraón, one of the most popular works of the genre. The production will be staged on 9, 10 and 11 January in the Main Hall, offering audiences a chance to rediscover this classic musical...
Funding announced to modernise and digitalise the Balearic industrial sector in 2026
The Ministry of Enterprise, Self-Employed Workers and Energy has announced a new grant scheme aimed at boosting the modernisation and digital transformation of the industrial sector in the Balearic Islands for the year 2026. The programme has a total budget of €2.5...