President Prohens Announces Agreement with the Guardia Civil for a Medicalised Helicopter for Mountain and Cave Rescues
This service is essential for the Balearic Islands due to their insular nature and the appeal of their natural surroundings, the President emphasised. The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, has announced the signing of an agreement...
The Balearic Government Reaffirms Its Commitment to LGBTI Rights Ahead of June 28
Rainbow flags are already displayed on Government buildings as a symbol of support and visibility. To mark International LGTBI Pride Day, celebrated on June 28, the Government of the Balearic Islands has raised the rainbow flag on its official buildings as a firm...
The Consell de Mallorca Reopens Its Doors and Dresses Up for the Corpus Christi Procession
The Palau of the Consell de Mallorca once again opened its doors and was beautifully decorated for the Corpus Christi procession, one of the most significant festivities in the liturgical calendar. For the second consecutive year, the island's institution presented an...
Education to Build a New Integrated Vocational Training Centre in Bintaufa, Maó, Offering 10 Professional Fields
Minister Antoni Vera announced today that the new centre, which will be built on a 3,880 m² plot, will help reorganise the vocational training (VET) offer in Menorca. The Ministry of Education and Universities has announced the construction of a new Integrated...
International Air Passengers to Spain Surpass 10.5 Million in May, Marking a 5.4% Year-on-Year Growth
According to data from Turespaña, 10.5 million international air passengers arrived in Spain in May 2025, reflecting a 5.4% increase compared to May 2024. From January to May, Spain welcomed 41.3 million international travellers, a 6.9% increase year-on-year. Most...
The Balearic Government Calls for Responsible Behaviour to Ensure Safe Sant Joan Festivities in Ciutadella: “The Best Party Is One Lived with Common Sense”
The regional government is allocating over €90,000 from various ministries to support the safety and emergency response system during the Sant Joan festivities. The Government of the Balearic Islands is dedicating over €90,000 to the security and emergency plan that...
Applications for 2025–2026 School Meal Grants Open on Monday, June 23
The Ministry of Education and Universities will allocate €10.2 million to support school meals and food assistance. Applications may be submitted until July 2, either online or in person at the student’s school. Starting Monday, June 23, families can apply for school...
Mallorca Island Council Opens Rabbit Hunting Season This Sunday with Shotgun and Falconry Modalities
Councillor Pedro Bestard holds an informational meeting with the presidents of Mallorca’s hunting associations to discuss the conditions for hunting the European turtle dove. The 2025–2026 rabbit hunting season using shotgun, bow, or birds of prey, without dogs or...
The Balearic Government Launches New Campaign to Promote Responsible Tourism in the Islands
Under the slogan “Balearic Islands, let’s care for them together,” the campaign aims to encourage responsible behaviour and foster coexistence between tourists and residents The campaign by the Balearic Islands Tourism Strategy Agency (AETIB) will run throughout the...
93.99% of 3-Year-Old Students Admitted to Their First-Choice School
A total of 12,539 applications were submitted for all education levels This year, 7,473 applications were submitted for students entering the 4th year of preschool (age 3). The school enrollment process for the 2025/2026 academic year has concluded with a total of...
One Hundred ALS Patients Benefit from the Balearic Government’s Groundbreaking €1.6 Million Aid Program
Support consists of €1,000 per month to cover care-related expenses Today, June 21, marks World ALS Day, a date to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This neurodegenerative disease affects the central nervous system and causes the progressive loss...
Crackdown on Illegal Nautical Charters Intensifies in the Balearic Islands
So far in 2025, 40 sanction proceedings have been initiated for the illegal rental of boats, with proposed fines totalling over €170,000 The Minister of the Sea and Water Cycle, Juan Manuel Lafuente; Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Ramón Martínez; the head of the Civil...