Theme of the Week
Women in the Balearics: Equality and attitudes
For the opposition, the Balearic Government’s conciliation law lacks teeth and is just “a declaration of intentions”

International Women's Day March 8
International Women's Day takes place on March 8.

Thousands of young women participated in the Women's March in 2020 in Palma
Thousands of young women participated in the Women's March in 2020 in Palma.
Spain bans Madrid Women's Day marches, limits Easter travel
"The problem is the size of the crowds that would build up in a few hours and in a few places."
Spotlight on Soller
Oranges and Art
We all take for granted the oranges, the art and so much more in the Soller Valley world.
Politics
Manifesto for International Women's Day
Manifesto for International Women's Day read out in Parliament.
Equality
Thousands take part in Palma women's day rally
Organisers calculated that 15,000 people were on the International Women's Day march.
Protest
Students take to the streets of Palma to mark International Women's Day
A conclusion is that this is because women “continue to assume domestic tasks”.
Equality
Prostitution a theme for International Women's Day
The twentieth anniversary of the Balearics Institute for Women will be celebrated.
Society
"Strike" in Majorca for International Women's Day
International Women's Day this year is on a Sunday, which may well be why there isn't unanimity about a "strike".
Society
Balearic parliament backs stronger equality measures
The statement went on to say that a critical point has been reached in respect of gender equality.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!