Spain and Mexico strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, supercomputing and cybersecurity
Spain and Mexico have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), supercomputing, connectivity and cybersecurity. The agreement was signed by Spain’s Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service, Óscar...
Escorca receives funding to improve the quality of tourism services
Escorca Town Council has received funding for a series of measures aimed at improving the quality of municipal services linked to tourism provision and destinations in the Balearic Islands. The funding forms part of the Tourism Governance programme for improving the...
Balearic Islands surpass 30,000 private solar self-consumption installations and 300 MW of capacity
The Balearic Islands have surpassed 30,000 private photovoltaic self-consumption installations, with their combined capacity now exceeding 300 megawatts (MW). The figures reflect the expansion of distributed renewable generation across the islands and the growing...
Mallorca increases home care for dependent older people to 18,400 hours a month
Mallorca’s Comprehensive Home Care Service (SAID) has reached 18,400 hours of care per month for older people in situations of dependency, representing a 41.5% increase from the 13,000 monthly hours provided in 2023. The service, run by the Institut Mallorquí d’Afers...
Balearic Islands expand almond trials to identify varieties better adapted to reduced water availability
The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment is expanding almond trials in the Balearic Islands to assess which materials are best suited to local conditions while maintaining good production with less water. Through the Institut de Recerca...
Illot des Frares archaeological site to improve conservation and visitor access in Colònia de Sant Jordi
The archaeological site of Illot des Frares, located in the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, is undergoing work aimed at improving the conservation of its remains while making the site easier to visit and interpret. Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB), through the...
Balearic Islands water reserves fall to 38% in August as Artà moves into alert status
Water reserves in the Balearic Islands stood at 38% in August, one percentage point lower than in July. Mallorca fell from 39% to 38%, Menorca from 34% to 33%, and Ibiza from 42% to 37%. The Artà demand unit has also moved into alert status, while Tramuntana Sud has...
Mallorca calls for urgent measures after around 100 migrants arrive in 24 hours
The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, has called on the Spanish Government to take urgent measures following an increase in irregular arrivals on Mallorca's coast, after around 100 migrants reached the island within the last 24 hours. Galmés...
OTEIB mobile offices to provide free energy advice in eleven Balearic Islands municipalities in September
The mobile offices of the Balearic Islands Energy Transition Office (OTEIB) will provide free and independent energy advice in eleven municipalities across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza during September. The Regional Ministry of Business, Self-Employed Workers and...
UIB reaches its highest-ever budget as university meal price drops to €6.85
The Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) has received the highest budget in its history this year, exceeding €200 million and standing 35% above its 2023 budget. Balearic Islands President Margalida Prohens highlighted the funding at the opening of the 2026-2027...
Inca becomes the only municipality in Mallorca to achieve excellence in transparency with a 9.6 score
Inca Town Council has achieved a score of 9.6 out of 10 in the Infoparticipa assessment, making it the only municipality in Mallorca to reach the level of excellence for transparency on its corporate website. The council has also renewed its Infoparticipa Seal in the...
Binissalem adds two qualified young professionals to its municipal team through the SOIB 2026-2027 programme
Binissalem Town Council has added two qualified young professionals to its municipal team through the “SOIB – Oportunitats d’Ocupació per a Persones Joves Qualificades en Entitats Locals 2026-2027” programme, promoted by SOIB and co-financed by the European Social...