Emergencies Deactivate PLATERBAL After Telecommunications with 112 Are Restored
Direct communication with 061 has already been re-established. This morning, the Directorate General for Emergencies deactivated PLATERBAL due to the progressive restoration of the electricity supply on the mainland, which had affected telecommunications in the...
PortsIB Awards Management of New Docks in Fornells Port to Five Menorcan Companies
The awarding process followed an evaluation of both economic and technical aspects, with the participation of 13 bidders. Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB) has awarded the management of the new docks at the port of Fornells (Menorca) to five Menorcan companies,...
The Balearic Islands Experience Intermittent Telecommunications Issues Due to Power Failure on the Mainland; Emergencies Raise PLATERBAL to Level 1
Telecommunication problems mainly affect mobile networks; Emergencies recommend establishing personal connections via cable or Wi-Fi. The Balearic Islands are experiencing intermittent telecommunications issues caused by network saturation due to a power outage on the...
Retail Sales Rise 1.4% Year-on-Year in March
The Trade Observatory Highlights Record Figures, with Over €19 Billion in Revenue — the Highest in the Last Eight Years Retail sales recorded a year-on-year increase of 1.4% in March, and most retail establishments are forecasting a favourable second quarter....
The Consell de Mallorca Launches the First-Ever Financial Aid Line to Support Municipal Care Homes
Endowed with €3 million and intended to continue annually, the call for applications will be published tomorrow in the BOIB, and interested municipalities may apply starting this Wednesday. The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, visited the...
Successful Turnout for the First Guided Tours of the Monastery of Bellpuig Launched by the Consell de Mallorca
Due to high demand and waiting lists, the island institution has scheduled new sessions for May and June. The first guided tours of the Monastery of Bellpuig, launched by the Consell de Mallorca this April, have been a resounding success. As a result, the island...
Equality Ministry Condemns the Gender-Based Murder of a Woman in La Rioja
The victim is a 35-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her partner on April 25, 2025. The Ministry of Equality condemns the gender-based murder of a woman in La Rioja. The victim, a 35-year-old woman, was allegedly killed by her partner last Friday, April 25....
The Consell Insular Allocates €300,000 in Aid for People Over 65 and People with Disabilities
The Consell Insular de Menorca has published in the Official Bulletin of the Balearic Islands (BOIB) the call and guidelines for individual financial aid for people over 65 and people with recognised disabilities, with a total amount of €300,000. The aim is to address...
IBAVI Delivers 25 Supported Housing Units for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Palma
The Minister of Housing, Land and Mobility, José Luis Mateo, and the Manager of IBAVI, Roberto María Cayuela, handed over the keys on Thursday to the new development of 25 supported rental housing units located at 3 Lope de Vega Street, Palma. These units are...
The Palma International Boat Show Surpasses 300 Exhibitors for the First Time Thanks to the Expansion of the New Club de Mar Area
The Palma International Boat Show has exceeded 300 exhibitors for the first time, thanks to the expansion of the new exhibition area located at the Club de Mar. This year, the fair will host 304 participating companies showcasing the latest innovations in boats,...
The School of Hospitality of the Balearic Islands Emphasizes Theoretical and Practical Training in its 2025 Action Plan
The School of Hospitality of the Balearic Islands (EHIB) has established itself as a benchmark in the recognition of tourism expertise, both nationally and internationally. The Consell de Govern has taken note of the approval of the EHIB's 2025 Action Plan. For the...
The Government Launches the Coastal Cleaning Campaign with 23 Vessels, Two More than in 2024
The operation will begin on May 1st with more coastal and beach-type units, a second boat in Eivissa Vila, reinforcements in Alcúdia Bay, and a new vessel in Fornells. On May 1, the coastal cleaning campaign for the Balearic Islands will kick off for the 2025 season,...