The Asylum and Refugee Office resolved 96,251 international protection cases in 2024, 4.2 per cent more than in 2023
This is the highest number of decisions in the history of the OHR, excluding 2020, which marked a peak due to the exceptional situation of the pandemic. The Asylum and Refugee Office (OAR), which reports to the Directorate General for International Protection,...
The number of electric vehicle charging stations continues to increase in Menorca with 20% more than in 2023
Between installed and planned places, the Consell Insular's forecast is to close 2025 with 450 electric vehicle recharging places on the island. The Department of Environment, Biosphere Reserve and Cooperation of the Consell Insular de Menorca, which oversees the...
Ibiza’s sporting offer at Fitur aims to attract national tourism at the end of the season
Image Ibiza's sporting offer at Fitur seeks to attract national tourism at the end of the seasonPrint Date 16 January 2025The Consell de Ibiza's Department of Tourism Promotion has set itself the goal of attracting national tourism to visit Ibiza in the off-season...
Educació incorporates 12 substitute teachers to cover short-term leaves of absence and unexpected situations
In Mallorca, schools will have five more nursery and primary school teachers, four in Eivissa and Formentera and three in Menorca. The Directorate General of Teaching Staff and Concerted Centres has created these posts in response to possible sick leave due to the...
The president of the Consell de Mallorca receives the Spanish senior Olympic shooting champion, Maria Antònia Sastre
The Mallorcan sportswoman has recently revalidated her title in the air rifle category. The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, accompanied by the second vice-president and councillor of the Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, and...
The 46th edition of the Ratapinyada changes location and will be held at the Casal de Barri de s’Escorxador
Due to the forecast of rain for this Saturday, it has been decided to move the activities to the second planned location. The 46th edition of the Bat, which takes place within the framework of the San Sebastian festivities, will be held in the Casal de Barri del...
The government calls for the withdrawal of the draft bill to reduce working hours
It considers that the proposal of the Government of Sánchez ‘threatens social peace’. It demands that the state government rectify and return this measure to social dialogue. The Regional Ministry of Enterprise, Employment and Energy, through the Directorate General...
The Consell Insular announces the ‘Esport Menorquí Awards 2024
Any entity, federation, delegation, Town Council of Menorca and the population in general can propose a Menorcan sportsman or sportswoman deserving of the awards. The Consell Insular de Menorca has approved the rules and the call for the ‘Esport Menorquí’ Awards 2024,...
The IMAS undertakes to apply the insularity bonus to the workers of the entities of the system of protection of minors
Guillermo Sánchez has informed trade union representatives that it will become effective during the first half of 2025 and that it will be retroactive. The councillor of Social Welfare and president of the Institut Mallorquí d'Afers Socials (IMAS), Guillermo Sánchez,...
The Balearic Islands livestock sector is unanimous in its support for the Government to continue with the bluetongue eradication programme
It reinforces the position and proposal of the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment in the RASVE Committee and makes use of the exception allowed by the agreement for island territories to maintain their eradication programme. The Regional...
Son Espases awards the 2024 Research Prizes
Manuela García emphasised the Balearic Government's firm commitment to medical research and innovation. This morning, Son Espases University Hospital presented the 2024 Research Awards, which aim to promote the scientific activity of professionals of all categories at...
The Government launches a 30-hour online course to improve professional qualifications in digital technology
The Conselleria d'Educació i Universitats and the Conselleria d'Empresa, Ocupació i Energia offer this training for people over 16. Upon completing the course, students will receive a certificate from the Balearic Islands Professional Qualifications Institute (IQPIB)....