2025 Guide to contributory and non-contributory pensions: key features, amounts, and eligibility
In 2025, contributory pensions have increased by 2.8%, while non-contributory pensions have risen by 9%, reaffirming the commitment to protect pensioners’ purchasing power and support the most vulnerable. Contributory pensions are financial benefits linked to...
Spanish ports allocate €65 million to strengthen border security
Spain’s state-owned port system, through Puertos del Estado, will invest €65 million to upgrade border control systems across major ports. The funding will support the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES), an electronic platform designed to record...
Investment of €2.2 million approved to ensure the supply of plasma-derived medicines in the Balearic Islands
The Consell de Govern has authorised an investment of €2,219,609.60 to the Blood and Tissue Bank Foundation of the Balearic Islands (FBSTIB) for the procurement of therapeutic plasma-derived medicines, obtained through the industrial fractionation of human plasma...
Consumer Affairs launches disciplinary proceedings against major music festival promoter over alleged unfair practices
The Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs has launched disciplinary proceedings against a major music festival promoter for alleged unfair and abusive practices at events organised across several regions of Spain. The investigation focuses on three potential...
Sa Bastida estate in Alaró to be purchased for up to €1.5 million
The government of the Balearic Islands will acquire the Sa Bastida estate, located in the municipality of Alaró, for a maximum amount of €1.5 million. The estate covers 80.09 hectares and lies within the protected area of the Serra de Tramuntana Natural Site and the...
Transport Ministry promotes digital and sustainable training for over 4,800 students in the transport sector
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has launched an ambitious training initiative to enhance digital and sustainability skills in the transport and mobility sectors, benefiting over 4,800 students. With an investment exceeding €16 million from the...
Social Security adds 230,000 new members in the first half of October, surpassing 21.8 million workers
Spain’s labour market continues to show strong momentum this autumn. According to daily Social Security data, as of October 15, there were 21,852,381 registered workers, an increase of 229,812 since the end of September — maintaining steady growth throughout the first...
Son Llàtzer Hospital introduces virtual reality headsets in pediatric emergency care to ease fear and anxiety in children
The Son Llàtzer University Hospital has introduced virtual reality headsets in its Pediatric Emergency Department to help reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children during certain medical procedures or tests. This initiative is part of the public healthcare system’s...
Environment expands the “Una nit a la Serra” program with 500 new places, reaching 1,500 students this school year
The Department of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports has announced an expansion of the educational program “Una nit a la Serra” (A Night in the Mountains), which will reach over 1,500 students during the 2025–2026 school year — a 50% increase compared to the...
“Sacar pecho” documentary reaches the Spanish Congress with a powerful message of hope and resilience
The documentary “Sacar pecho”, a Mallorcan production filmed in the Serra de Tramuntana and shortlisted for the Goya Awards in the Best Documentary category, was presented at the Spanish Congress of Deputies on the occasion of World Breast Cancer Day, held each year...
Digital marketing workshop for farmers: connecting with consumers and strengthening local brands
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment, through the Directorate-General for Agri-Food Quality and Local Product, is organising the 1st Training Day on Agri-Food Marketing, titled “Marketing with Roots”.The event will take place on Monday, 27...
The Balearic Tax Agency to manage and collect municipal taxes in Ciutadella
The Balearic Islands Tax Agency (ATIB) and the Ciutadella Town Council have signed an agreement granting the regional agency responsibility for the management and collection of local taxes and other public revenues. With this decision, Ciutadella becomes the first...