Secretary of State for Education,Bridget Phillipson
Secretary of State for Education,Bridget Phillipson.
Hiking and Biking around the Balearics (and lots more)
Each island has its own unique atmosphere, with a variety of happenings throughout the year, attracting visitors from around the world.
Ses Salines presents the 4th Edition of "Artinsal"
Seventy-five art exhibitions, music, workshops, and good gastronomy are among the highlights of this year’s edition of ‘Artinsal’
Balearics warned not to rubbish ‘sun and beach’ tourism
"We continue to exploit the sun and beach model, when we have excellent other markets to promote..."
Boy George and Richard Branson plan Mallorca cruise party
These epic voyages are set to immerse sailors into the brand’s rock-n-roll history and exciting future.
A new dawn for The Arts Society Mallorca
“ Now we have the new venue, I think we can reinvigorate the society which suffered a bit as a result of the pandemic and Brexit. We want to put all that behind us and look to a new bright future and appeal to a wider audience.”
The second edition of 'ArtinSal' bursts with light, color, and music
The second edition of 'ArtinSal' bursts with light, color, and music. Art and people filled the streets last night.
Society
Half the Balearic population not interested in culture
A "limited and poor quality" offer is a reason for there not being greater interest in cultural activities.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 12-18 September
Binissalem has its grand grape battle on Saturday, the same day as Bunyola has its underwear run and party. Palma's Night of Art is this Saturday, and Esporles has three days of culture in the form of circus, theatre, food and more. UPDATE - Cala Millor's tourist fiestas start on Sunday.
Palma
UK media coverage providing positive image of Palma
It is "fantastic news" that prestigious foreign publications should be presenting Palma in such a positive way.
Can Picafort
Can Picafort to become the "new Ithaca of the Mediterranean"
Santa Margalida town hall believes that Can Picafort's future lies in blending culture with tourism and the region’s historical roots.
Tourism
Council of Majorca produces new hiking guide
This initiative is the Majorcan part of a project under the title "Rando pour la Culture" (Walking for Culture).
Tourism
Balearics to promote culture and gastronomy at Fitur travel fair in Madrid
This fair is one of the three large annual European events for the travel and tourism industry - the other two being Berlin’s ITB and London’s World Travel Market.
Cinema
Calvia bids to become "film-friendly"
The commission and Calvia are already working on projects such as “Calvia es cine”.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
End to campus cancel culture?
In the UK a raft of eminent authors have signed a letter urging Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, not to oppose the new law regarding Freedom of Speech in higher education
Anna Nicholas18/11/2024 12:54