PortsIB opens applications to renew temporary berths for rental boats, water activities and passenger transport for 2027
Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB) has opened the application period for the renewal of temporary commercial activity authorisations covering berths used by rental boats, water activities and maritime passenger transport for the 2027 season at ports under its direct...
Flu vaccination campaign begins in schools and care homes across the Balearic Islands
Flu vaccinations begin today in second-cycle infant education classrooms across the Balearic Islands, as well as in care homes for elderly people and people with disabilities and among patients receiving home care. Vaccination for all residents of the Balearic Islands...
Digital update of population registers covers 46 Mallorca municipalities with fewer than 20,000 residents
A digital transformation project affecting municipal population register management has been carried out in 46 municipalities across Mallorca with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, with measures aimed at improving the quality and updating of population data and its...
New reforestation campaign at Llevant Peninsula Natural Park aims to exceed 40,000 trees and shrubs
A new reforestation campaign is under way at the Llevant Peninsula Natural Park as part of the TUI Forest programme and the agreement between the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment and the TUI Care Foundation. Work will continue over...
“Reinvéntate +45” provides digital skills training for 15 women over 45 in the Balearic Islands
The SOIB Centre for Guidance, Entrepreneurship, Support and Innovation for Employment (COE) is hosting “Reinvéntate +45” from today, a pilot programme aimed at women over the age of 45 working in or linked to the retail sector. The one-month initiative is being...
€2.12 million renovation under way at CEIP Mestre Guillem Galmés in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
A comprehensive renovation of the old building at CEIP Mestre Guillem Galmés in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar is now under way. The project has a budget of €2,121,644, funded through the Factor de Insularidad, and an implementation period of twelve months. The works have...
Balearic Islands stream-cleaning grants for agricultural holdings rise to €907,242
Funding available for the cleaning and maintenance of stream sections crossing or bordering agricultural and livestock holdings in the Balearic Islands will amount to €907,242.59, compared with the €300,000 initially allocated, after 28 applications were submitted for...
Historic Montuïri altarpiece moves closer to returning to Sant Bartomeu church after €225,000 restoration
The historic Altarpiece of the Name of Jesus is moving closer to returning to the parish church of Sant Bartomeu in Montuïri as a €225,000 restoration project continues. The work is being carried out in several phases within the framework of cooperation between the...
Traffic regulation reform takes effect with new rules for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and personal mobility vehicles
Changes to the General Traffic Regulations approved under Royal Decree 518/2026 of 24 June have been in force since 1 October, introducing new measures aimed at increasing the safety of vulnerable road users and adapting the rules to the changes in mobility over the...
Son Bordils in Inca to become the Balearic Islands’ first publicly owned experimental agricultural estate
The acquisition of Son Bordils, a rural estate in the municipality of Inca, for €5.11 million has been approved by the Consell de Govern, paving the way for it to become the first experimental agricultural estate owned by the Autonomous Community of the Balearic...
Raixa volunteer day brings Mallorca’s dry-stone heritage closer to the public
The Consell de Mallorca has held a volunteer day at the public estate of Raixa, in Bunyola, giving 16 participants practical experience in the conservation of dry-stone heritage along the Ruta de Pedra en Sec. Participants took part in maintenance work on the Raixa...
Pedro Sánchez calls early Spanish general election for 29 November 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday the dissolution of the Cortes Generales and an early general election to be held on Sunday, 29 November 2026. Sánchez informed King Felipe VI of the decision before calling an extraordinary Council of Ministers...