Balearic Government Expresses “Deep Concern” Over European Commission Proposal Cutting Common Agricultural Policy Budget and Weakening Support for the Primary Sector
Minister Joan Simonet sends a letter to the European Commissioners for Agriculture and Fisheries, warning of the negative impact: “The viability of our primary sector and the future of our farmers and fishers is at risk.” The Government of the Balearic Islands has...
Menorca Approves New Road Public Transport Concession Projects
The Island Council of Menorca has today officially approved the new public road transport concession projects, covering lines IB06, IB07, and IB08, marking a major step forward in modernising the island’s public transport system. The current public transport network...
Renovation Works at La Bonanova: Progress on Schedule and Consolidating a New Residential Care Model
The President of the Consell de Mallorca and the Minister of Social Welfare and President of IMAS visited the site today to assess its progress. The renovation of the eighth floor of the La Bonanova public care home in Palma is progressing according to schedule. This...
President Galmés Visits ADEMA’s University Art Biennial, a Showcase Positioning Mallorca on the International Map of Emerging Contemporary Art
Part of this major international exhibition is hosted at La Misericòrdia and features over 300 artworks by artists from 21 universities worldwide. The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, and the Vice President and Minister of Culture and Heritage,...
The Ministry of Education and Universities Grants 89.5% of Teaching Staff Commission Requests for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
The Directorate-General for Teaching Staff and State-Funded Schools of the Ministry of Education and Universities has approved 89.5% of the commission of service requests submitted by a total of 1,033 teachers from the Balearic Islands for the 2025/2026 school year....
Ibiza’s “Southern Axis” Enters Operation — A Key Infrastructure to Strengthen the Island’s Power Supply
This project prevents supply risk situations in the event of disconnection. The new infrastructure eliminates overhead power lines and supports a more sustainable and secure energy model. The construction has been coordinated across regional, local, and national...
Vicent Marí calls for a new balance between tourism and local life in Ibiza
During the General Policy Debate at the Island Council of Ibiza, President Vicent Marí stressed the growing need to regulate the balance between tourists and residents, declaring that “more does not mean better.” He noted the emergence of a new social awareness...
Ibiza’s Watermelon Harvest Campaign Kicks Off at Mercat Nou
Ibiza’s Mercat Nou, a key venue for the sale of fresh local produce, hosted this morning the official launch of the island’s watermelon harvest campaign. This event marks the beginning of a vital season for Ibiza’s agricultural sector, where watermelon, along with...
Menorca Updates Animal Shelter Fees After 19 Years to Prioritise Welfare and Responsible Adoption
The Insular Council of Menorca has approved an update to the fiscal ordinance regulating the fees for the island’s animal shelters in Maó and Ciutadella, marking the first major revision in 19 years. The change aims to modernise outdated regulations from 2006,...
The Balearic Government Pledges Support to Municipalities in the Balearic Islands During Water Emergency Scenarios Through the 2025 Budget Law
The Balearic Executive has never wavered in its commitment to assist municipalities facing water supply issues and has planned specific aid for water transport once an official state of emergency is declared. The Government of the Balearic Islands has consistently...
Memory, School, and Future: The Museu de l’Educació de les Illes Balears Opens Its Doors
Minister Antoni Vera and Mayor Virgilio Moreno sign a collaboration agreement to allow the City Council to use the museum’s facilities The Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, and the Mayor of Inca, Virgilio Moreno, have formalised a new institutional...
Mallorca Island Council and Palma City Council Join Forces to Step Up the Fight Against Illegal Tourist Rentals
Department of Tourism The island institution will assign two civil servants to the Palma City Council’s Integrated Housing and Anti-Squatting Office through an agreement, aiming to provide a more effective response to these illegal practices. The Consell de Mallorca...