The Minister of Health Visits Manacor Hospital for the 2025 European Hand Hygiene Excellence Award
A multidisciplinary unit works daily to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections and ensure patient safety. The Minister highlights that the prevalence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms in the hospital is below the European average. The Minister of...
Orderlies at Manacor Hospital Expand Training with SAMU 061 to Improve Emergency Patient Care
The course focuses on assisting non-autonomous patients arriving at the Emergency Department by private vehicle The team of orderlies at Manacor Hospital has recently participated in a specialised training session organised by SAMU 061, aimed at improving the handling...
Palma Intermodal Station Installs Six New Industrial Fans in the TIB Bus Terminal
The Consorcio de Transportes de Mallorca (CTM) is working on improvements to Palma’s Intermodal Station. The first completed action has been the installation of six new industrial fans in the TIB bus terminal, which have been enhancing ventilation in the bus bays for...
Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics and Instituto Cervantes to Promote Joint Cultural Activities in China
The aim is to hold events in Shanghai and Beijing during 2025 and 2026 This agreement represents a significant step toward the internationalisation of Balearic culture The Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics (IEB) has approved the start of the procedure to sign a...
President Prohens Presents the New Coastal Surveillance Service for the Balearic Islands with the Arrival of the First Two Vessels
Ports IB Deploys a Fleet of 22 Units to Strengthen Maritime Safety, Control, and Sustainability The President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Margalida Prohens, has presented at the Port of Andratx the new coastal surveillance, inspection, and control...
Consell de Mallorca Doubles the Number of Spots for a New Edition of the Youth Route Along the Camí de Cavalls
Registration is open from August 6 to 12, and the two sessions — aimed at young people aged 18 to 30 — will take place in early and mid-September. The Consell de Mallorca is launching another edition of the youth trek along the Camí de Cavalls, a five-day experience...
New Sant Ferran Climbing Wall Nears Completion and Will Open to the Public in 2026
The Second Vice President and Minister of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, visited today the construction site of the new climbing wall at the Sant Ferran Sports Complex in Palma, which is now entering its final phase. The facility will feature...
Balearic Government and Fishing Sector Challenge EU’s 2026 Red Shrimp Quota, Urge Spain to Defend Local Interests
The Balearic Government and representatives of the fishing sector have formally expressed their opposition to the European Union’s 2026 catch quota for red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus). In a joint letter sent to Ramon de la Figuera, Director General for Sustainable...
Menorca to Host the Spanish National Long-Distance Athletics Championships in 2026, 2027 and 2028
The milestone strengthens the Consell Insular’s commitment to sport and positions Menorca as an athletics hub and sports destination beyond the high season 04/08/2025 The Consell Insular of Menorca has secured the designation of Menorca as the host venue for the...
Social Security Enrollment Hits New Record in July with Nearly Half a Million More Workers in One Year
Spain’s labour market continues its upward trend, once again reaching historic highs. In July, Social Security recorded 21,865,503 contributors in the original series, adding 4,408 workers compared to the previous month. Adjusted for seasonality and calendar effects,...
Nine Civil Service Positions Created in the Ministry of Families
The Ministry has justified the need to establish positions for a senior technician, a section chief, two benefits assistants, and five general assistants The agreement aims to strengthen the staff of the Directorate General for Social Welfare and adapt the structure...
€4.1 Million Granted to the Consell of Formentera to Address Budget Imbalance in Social Welfare
For the Social Welfare Area, the Consell had budgeted €906,000 this year but has already spent €4,782,349.80 A collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Families and the Consell is authorised to implement a specific subsidy justification regime The Consell de...