The University Quality Agency of the Balearic Islands (AQUIB) is internationally recognised and has joined the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR)

The University Quality Agency of the Balearic Islands (AQUIB) is internationally recognised and has joined the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR)

The University Quality Assurance Agency of the Balearic Islands (AQUIB) has achieved a key recognition for the international projection of the Balearic Islands university system: the incorporation into the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR). The EQAR decision...
Traffic forecasts 4 million journeys in the third and final phase of the Christmas special operation

Traffic forecasts 4 million journeys in the third and final phase of the Christmas special operation

The General Directorate of Traffic will begin at 15:00 on Friday the 3rd and end at midnight on Monday the 6th of January. The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will begin the third and final phase of the special operation for the Christmas holidays at 3 pm on...
The Balearic Islands registered 487,996 new registrations in December, an increase of 3.2%, and closed the year with stable employment figures

The Balearic Islands registered 487,996 new registrations in December, an increase of 3.2%, and closed the year with stable employment figures

30,192 people were registered as unemployed in the last month of the year, representing a decrease of 4.8%. Average enrolment in 2024 was 570,010 people, an increase of 3.3%, a figure that allows the territory to lead the ranking of communities in job creation. The...
The Government of the Balearic Islands expresses its condolences for the death of Francesc Antich i Oliver, two-time president of the Government of the Balearic Islands

The Government of the Balearic Islands expresses its condolences for the death of Francesc Antich i Oliver, two-time president of the Government of the Balearic Islands

The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, along with the other executive members, expresses her condolences on the death of Francesc Antich I Oliver, twice president of the Government of the Balearic Islands. Born in Caracas in 1958,...
The Consell de Mallorca subsidises a total of 10 archaeological research projects over three years with almost 700,000 euros

The Consell de Mallorca subsidises a total of 10 archaeological research projects over three years with almost 700,000 euros

The initiative includes projects by universities, town councils and private individuals that will promote studies on the chronology and practices of the past. The Consell de Mallorca is subsidising a total of 10 archaeological research projects over three years with a...
Social Security pays 10.3 million pensions to 9.3 million pensioners in December

Social Security pays 10.3 million pensions to 9.3 million pensioners in December

The retirement pension is the main benefit for 6.4 million people who will see their pensions revalued by 2.8% in general terms. The Social Security paid 10,281,477 pensions to 9.3 million people in the December payroll, which amounted to 12,974.2 million euros. On...
The Government has made the advance payment of the birth tax deduction to 748 taxpayers for a value of 328,000 €

The Government has made the advance payment of the birth tax deduction to 748 taxpayers for a value of 328,000 €

The payment to 483 recipients, amounting to €219,000, will be processed on 7 January. The possibility of obtaining the early payment became effective on 1 November, a pioneering measure among all the autonomous communities. The Ministry of Economy, Finance and...
The Consell de Mallorca gives the green light to 74 projects of town councils and associations of municipalities for an amount of 19.1 million to improve the efficiency of the water cycle

The Consell de Mallorca gives the green light to 74 projects of town councils and associations of municipalities for an amount of 19.1 million to improve the efficiency of the water cycle

76 per cent of the municipalities have presented actions to improve the networks and solve the leaks The Consell de Mallorca has given the definitive green light to the awarding of a total of 74 projects presented by the island’s town councils and associations...
‘I’ve got it in my blood”: slogan and preferred poster to promote blood donation among young people in the Balearic Islands

‘I’ve got it in my blood”: slogan and preferred poster to promote blood donation among young people in the Balearic Islands

Almost a thousand people decided on the image to promote blood donation among young people, which will be the main theme of the video contest organised by the IBJOVE. A survey carried out by the Balearic Blood and Tissue Bank (BSTIB) and the Balearic Youth Institute...
A total of 700 establishments of the part forana participate in the II Concurso de Escaparates de Navidad organised by the Consell de Mallorca in support of local trade

A total of 700 establishments of the part forana participate in the II Concurso de Escaparates de Navidad organised by the Consell de Mallorca in support of local trade

The resounding success of the participation in this campaign, in which the first three prizes have stood out for their originality and craftsmanship. A total of 700 shops on the island took part in the 2nd Christmas Shop Window Competition, especially for the Three...
The Directorate General for Benefits, Pharmacy and Consumer Affairs offers a series of recommendations for the Three Wise Men’s shopping spree

The Directorate General for Benefits, Pharmacy and Consumer Affairs offers a series of recommendations for the Three Wise Men’s shopping spree

It is important to plan purchases and prioritise the quality and safety of products With the arrival of the Three Wise Men, the Directorate General for Healthcare Services, Pharmacy and Consumer Affairs is calling for responsible shopping, promoting decisions that...
The Govern intensified the fight against illegal nautical charters with a record number of sanctioning proceedings in 2024

The Govern intensified the fight against illegal nautical charters with a record number of sanctioning proceedings in 2024

The inspections carried out this year have resulted in the initiation of 153 disciplinary proceedings, with penalties totalling 462,200 euros. The Government of the Balearic Islands, through the Directorate General of Ports and Maritime Transport, has intensified the...
Approval of the modification of the Decree for the fishing with fishing gears and the Management Plan for the Fishing in Pitiusas.

Approval of the modification of the Decree for the fishing with fishing gears and the Management Plan for the Fishing in Pitiusas.

For the regulation of fishing with these gears, the results of the scientific monitoring and the socioeconomic aspects are taken into account. In the Balearic Islands, it is traditional the use of the jonquillera or gerretera gears, which are used to catch chanquete,...
The Department of Economy and General Services is earmarking 1.1 million euros to promote sustainable practices on farms

The Department of Economy and General Services is earmarking 1.1 million euros to promote sustainable practices on farms

This year’s Biosphere Reserve Agrarian Contract (CARB) includes four new commitments such as cleaning the perimeter of farms and composting wool. The Department of Economy and General Services of the Consell Insular de Menorca has opened the call for the...