Mallorca Firefighters Showcase the Capabilities of Their New Helicopter, La Milana, During a Rescue Drill in the Serra de Tramuntana
The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, stated that the incorporation of La Milana marks “a turning point” in operational capacity, especially in hard-to-reach areas such as the Serra de Tramuntana. Today, the Mallorca Fire Department carried out a...
The Consell Engages with Cooperatives to Draft a Law Supporting the Viability of Agriculture in the Serra de Tramuntana
The Minister of the Presidency, Toni Fuster, met with representatives of the agricultural cooperatives of the Serra de Tramuntana and with APAEMA to hear their proposals and concerns as part of the participatory process for drafting the future Serra de Tramuntana Law....
The Balearic Government to Invest Over 6 Million Euros in the Comprehensive Renovation of Formentera’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
The facility, in operation for over 25 years, will increase its treatment capacity and incorporate advanced technology to improve efficiency and comply with European regulations The Minister for the Sea and Water Cycle, Juan Manuel Lafuente, presented today in...
The Dental Clinic for People with Disabilities at Hospital General Treats Around 1,700 Patients a Year
President of the Government, Margalida Prohens, visits the newly humanised unit thanks to the collaboration of Acciones de Corazón, IKEA Islas Españolas, and Caribe The dental clinic for patients with special needs at Hospital General has been providing specific and...
SFM launches the photo contest ‘Past and Future of the Railway in Mallorca’ to mark the 150th anniversary of the train’s arrival on the island
Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) has launched the photography contest ‘Past and Future of the Railway in Mallorca’ to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the train on the island. TDB keeps you informed. Follow us...
Spain to Replace Analogue Gas Meters with Smart Devices Under New Energy Plan
Spain's Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has launched a major initiative to replace around eight million analogue gas meters with smart meters across the natural gas network by 2033. This transition aims to cut gas consumption, lower...
WHO Awards European Excellence in Hand Hygiene to Manacor Hospital
Manacor Hospital underwent a complex audit Manacor Hospital has been awarded the 2025 European Excellence in Hand Hygiene distinction, promoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Hospital Infection Control Unit—comprising two nurses and three nursing care...
The Wine Sector of the Balearic Islands Strengthens its Outlook for Production Expansion and Investment Capacity
In recent weeks, three important developments have been resolved for the wine sector in the Balearic Islands. One of them is the allocation of new planting authorisations this year, allowing for the cultivation of 16.29 additional hectares of vineyards. Fernando...
Over 20,000 Families in the Balearic Islands Benefit from Inheritance Tax Elimination
Two years after the fiscal reform launched by the Balearic Government, a total of 20,646 families have benefited from the abolition of inheritance tax for close relatives, saving citizens €835 million through tax cuts and deductions. The reform, approved on July 18,...
Spain urges the EU to boost biotechnology, entrepreneurship and green industries
At the Informal Competitiveness Council held in Copenhagen, Spain’s Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, called for biotechnology, entrepreneurship, and green industries to be placed at the centre of the EU’s industrial strategy. TDB keeps you informed....
Agreement approved to allow vocational students to complete practical training in the Mallorca Island Council departments
The Consell de Govern has approved the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Education and Universities and the Mallorca Island Council (Consell Insular de Mallorca) to enable vocational education and training (VET) students to carry out their...
IMAS CPAP Centers Offer Over 300 Hours of Summer Activities to Promote Active and Independent Aging
The seven Personal Autonomy Promotion Centres (CPAP) managed by the Institut Mallorquí d’Afers Socials (IMAS) will remain open throughout the summer, offering more than 300 hours of activities designed for older adults across various towns in Mallorca. This seasonal...