The third week of medical strike since the beginning of the year to oppose the Framework Statute proposed by the Ministry of Health, whose negotiations have not yet been unblocked, has started "with force".

The rise of the far right is a transversal phenomenon that affects groups from different spheres of societies. The transfeminist movement is one of them, and Argentine activists Ornella Infante (former director of the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism of Argentina) and Belén Correa (researcher at the Archive of Trans Memory of Argentina) know this well. Both warn that the rights gained in recent decades are in danger and insist that no social conquest has been made without a struggle nor is maintained without defending it. Infante and Correa participated last Friday in Palma in a meeting on memory and rights.

The artistic legacy of the former Sa Nostra Social and Cultural Work is now in more hands than ever. Many of the creations made by artists from the Balearic Islands between the late 20th and early 21st centuries were stored after the Balearic savings bank ended its 130-year history. And now, 14 years after the closure of Sa Nostra's offices, some of the funds, transferred with the subsequent merger between CaixaBank and Bankia, are being raffled off in charity auctions.

The EAPN Balearic Islands Network for Inclusion has detected political guidelines in island town halls to curb the reinforcement of personnel in social services that are attending to migrants in the processing of vulnerability certificates within the framework of the extraordinary regularization process.

Thirteen months remain until the regional elections and all Balearic parties are already in full electoral campaign mode or, failing that, will be very soon.

The alleged terrorist arrested in Palma on March 25, leader of a cell with two more members arrested in Tangier, was involved in the financing and logistical support of Islamic State (IS) fighters in Somalia and was preparing an attack on Spanish territory.

The Telephone of Hope has warned of the significant increase in emotional distress, especially after the covid-19 pandemic, as well as the psychological impact of prolonged care, a reality that is "invisible" and mainly affects women. According to data presented this Tuesday by the entity, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Telephone of Hope in the Balearic Islands has attended since 1986 a total of 98,540 requests for help and nearly 25% –24,735– of the demands have been concentrated in the last six years, as pointed out by the spokesperson, Lino Salas.

The Hope Line has warned of a significant increase in emotional distress, especially after the covid-19 pandemic, in addition to the psychological impact of prolonged care, a reality that is "invisible" and disproportionately affects women. According to data presented this Tuesday by the organization, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Hope Line in the Balearic Islands has attended a total of 98,540 requests for help since 1986, and close to 25% –24,735– of the demands have been concentrated in the last six years, as pointed out by spokesperson Lino Salas.

Prices in the Balearic Islands have risen by 3.6% in March compared to the same month last year due to the war in the Middle East and the increase in fuel costs, according to data from the INE published this Tuesday.

The 24-hour telephone service of the Institut Balear de la Dona (IB Dona) handled a total of 4,562 calls related to gender-based violence in 2025, representing an increase of 22.2% compared to the previous year, according to the annual report of this organization.

Tourist bookings to the Balearic Islands have increased by 1.7% in the last week compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the Travelgate platform. Furthermore, demand has also grown by 0.9% compared to the previous week, a fact that confirms the upward trend as the high season approaches.

The Instagram of Azul Salvaje Mallorca has shared exceptional images of sperm whales jumping in the Balearic Sea, a scene as unusual as it is striking. Those responsible for the publication describe the moment as "incredible and unforgettable".

The Civil Guard is investigating the discovery of the body of a dead woman found on a beach in Formentera. According to initial information, the victim may be pregnant, although this remains to be confirmed by the autopsy.

The judicial bodies of the Balearic Islands received 0.2% more cases in 2025 than the previous year, with a total of 200,020 cases registered, while the resolution capacity of the courts grew and the total number of cases resolved (193,755) experienced an interannual increase of 1.8%. However, according to the information provided by the Superior Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJIB), the cases that remained pending on December 31 (120,884) increased by 8.8%.

A group of magnificent columnists are writing collectively this week what many of us think: it is urgent to change the economic model of the Balearic Islands. We all understand that this implies reducing a few million tourists and starting to truly bet on the primary sector and industry.

A shark was sighted this Friday in the Bay of Palma, an event that caught the attention of sailor Jacoppo Rena, who was participating in the Princess Sofía Sailing Trophy and made a post on social media.

The 2026 Easter week arrives with a weather forecast marked by the typical spring variability in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, with a combination of stable days and cloudy intervals that may bring some isolated showers.

Shipping is responsible for 33.5% of marine debris, while 32.2% comes from tourism, commerce, and hospitality, according to a new pilot study conducted in the Balearic Islands by the Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza Preservation Foundations. The study reveals a widespread and persistent presence of marine debris. The study is based on two sampling campaigns carried out during the spring and autumn of 2025 at 21 locations across the four islands. Seventy volunteer divers surveyed 136 underwater transects measuring 25 by 4 meters, collecting all types of debris. The main conclusion of the study, after analyzing a total area of ​​16,120 m² of the seabed, is that there is "a widespread presence of debris, predominantly plastic," explained Elisa Langley of Ibiza Preservation.

Politicians don't answer the questions they're asked. It's not an urban legend; it's a fact. Their goal isn't to give clear or precise answers, but to counterattack their opponent and look good in the video their party will post on social media, with somewhat aggressive text and lots of emojis to add a touch of sharpness. The government is subjected to a weekly question time session in Parliament which, rather than an exercise in oversight, ends up becoming a kind of Roman circus, full of gladiators with mediocre, inflammatory, and, all too often, empty rhetoric.