Chronic care services exceed 35,000 identified patients and strengthen specialised support
The Balearic Islands Health Service has identified 35,151 patients with complex or advanced chronic diseases since the launch of the Chronic Care Plan, strengthening a healthcare model focused on patients with high clinical and social needs. Of the total number of...
Spain strengthens maternity protection by ratifying a key ILO convention
Spain has formally deposited the ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 183 on Maternity Protection at the organisation’s headquarters in Geneva, reinforcing its commitment to advancing labour rights and work-life balance policies....
Menorca supports the restoration of the Franciscan convent in Ferreries as a new public heritage space
The municipality of Ferreries, in Menorca, will recover one of its most emblematic historical landmarks: the former Franciscan convent. This initiative has been made possible through a cooperation agreement between the Ferreries Town Council and the Island Council of...
Foreign employment continues to rise, exceeding 3.12 million contributors to Social Security
Foreign worker affiliation to Spain’s Social Security system has continued its upward trend over the past year, surpassing 3.12 million employed contributors. In seasonally adjusted terms, 3,122,003 foreign workers were registered in November, representing an increase...
Ibiza promotes the restoration of the annexe buildings of Sant Rafel church through an institutional agreement
The village of Sant Rafel de sa Creu, in Ibiza, is set to recover an important part of its historical heritage through the restoration of the annex buildings of its parish church. The project is being carried out under a collaboration agreement between the Island...
Mallorca has assisted 293 women in the first year of operation of the Centre Libertas
The specialised resource for assisting victims of sexual violence has maintained stable activity throughout the year, with an average of 28 cases per month. Sixty-five per cent of the women assisted sought help for assaults suffered in the past. Mallorca has assisted...
Three technology companies from Mallorca are among the top 100 emerging companies in Spain’s science and technology parks
The Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain (APTE) has published, for the third consecutive year, its list of the 100 most outstanding startups of the year. The initiative aims to recognise the most innovative projects nationwide, as well as the talent...
Health services assisted nearly 2,400 people with psychoactive substance use in 2024, showing a year-on-year decrease
Throughout 2024, health services provided treatment to 2,390 people for the use of psychoactive substances, representing a 6% decrease compared to 2023, when 2,547 patients were recorded. Despite this reduction, the figure marks a 34% increase compared to 2020,...
Mallorca strengthens its international profile as a leading hub for professional cycling and year-round active tourism
Mallorca will once again take centre stage in the international cycling calendar between 24 January and 1 February 2026, hosting two major early-season events: the 3rd Garden Hotels & Resorts Challenge Ciclista Mallorca Women and the 35th edition of the Men’s...
Mallorca’s Sports Advisory Body Sets Strategic Goals for 2026
Mallorca’s sports advisory body has held a plenary meeting in which all members unanimously approved the strategic objectives and action plans for 2026. The session provided an opportunity to review the past year’s achievements and to define future priorities for...
2026 Personal Income Tax Order Published, Maintaining a 5% Reduction Under the Flat-Rate Scheme
Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) has published the Ministry of Finance order regulating the flat-rate assessment system for Personal Income Tax (IRPF) for the 2026 tax year, along with the simplified special regime for Value Added Tax (VAT). The regulation defines...
Health Sector Allocates €4 Million to Smart Digital Services to Improve Early Detection and Disease Management
The Balearic Islands will implement the Smart Digital Services Programme within Spain’s National Health System, an initiative designed to introduce advanced digital tools —including artificial intelligence and data analytics— to enhance early detection, monitoring and...