It was February 18, 2022, when the then Ministry of European Funds, University and Culture, headed by Miquel Company, announced an investment of more than 8 million euros by the Ministry of Culture and Sport in the reforms of different state-owned museums and cultural institutions in the Balearic Islands. Among them was the “integral architectural and museographic rehabilitation” of the Ethnological Museum of Muro, which for years had suffered from significant deficiencies that hindered its operation. “At this time, the drafting of the architectural project has already been put out to tender, with works scheduled to begin in 2023”, it was stated in the press release published on the Govern's website on that same day in 2022, that is, more than four years ago.

Building permits issued in the Balearic Islands increased by 27.9% in 2025 compared to 2024, a growth driven, in part, by the extraordinary legalizations of buildings on rural land approved by the Balearic Government, as the Official College of Architects of the Balearic Islands pointed out this Tuesday. In this regard, during the presentation of the Housing Observatory held this Tuesday at a press conference, experts indicated that without the effect of the extraordinary legalizations, the increase would have been 5.7%, meaning there would have been 22.2% fewer projects. They explained that this increase is linked to the extraordinary regularization processes for buildings on rural land provided for in Decree Law 3/2024 and Law 7/2024, concerning housing and administrative simplification, respectively.

The Palma City Council has begun the process of expropriating the premises located in the basement of the Plaza Mayor, with an approximate total budget of 4.2 million euros. This was announced on Wednesday by the municipal spokesperson, Llorenç Bauzá, after the Governing Board meeting.

Palma's Intermodal Station has opened two new escalators at the main entrance, marking the first renovation of this equipment since its installation nearly twenty years ago. This action is part of a comprehensive infrastructure renovation project, which includes a total investment of €3.6 million to improve accessibility, safety, and comfort for public transport users. The Minister of Housing, Territory, and Mobility, José Luis Mateo, visited the station on Monday to mark the opening of the new escalators and highlighted the investment plan aimed at modernizing the Intermodal Station. The installation is part of the ongoing renovation of the station's ten escalators. Last March, four escalators were replaced, those providing access to the train and metro platforms operated by Servicios Ferroviarios de Mallorca (SFM). In November, work began to renovate the access points to the concourse, with the dismantling of two of the four exterior staircases, which are now operational again. In the coming days, one of the staircases leading down to the bus bays will also begin operating, completing the first phase of the renovation. The second phase, planned for the second quarter of 2026, will include the remaining staircases. This is the first comprehensive renovation of these staircases since the station's opening in 2007. More improvements underway

The comprehensive renovation includes other actions such as the installation of new, larger, and more accessible public restrooms; the replacement of the tactile paving to facilitate movement for people with visual impairments; the creation of 72 new bicycle parking spaces to promote sustainable mobility and intermodality; and the transformation of the customer service office into a larger and more functional space, with improvements to the waiting areas. Among the actions already completed are the installation of new information screens between the end of 2024 and 2025 to improve communication with travelers, as well as the installation, last summer, of industrial fans in the TIB bus terminal to improve ventilation in the bus bays. More users, more demands

The renovation also responds to the sustained increase in users that Intermodal has experienced since its opening. In just six years, the number of passengers has almost tripled: from 5.8 million in 2019 to more than 16.5 million by the end of 2025. The project is part of the 'Islands in Transformation' Infrastructure Plan and is financed primarily with European Next Generation funds.

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The Almudaina Royal Palace will close its doors from January 12 to June 30 to undertake the final phase of a comprehensive renovation that will completely transform the visitor experience and the monumental lighting of one of Palma's most iconic landmarks. The works, financed with European funds from the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, represent an investment of over €2.3 million and are scheduled for completion by the end of the first half of 2026. National Heritage is carrying out two major projects at the site. Firstly, it is allocating €435,600 to the renovation of the palace's interior and exterior lighting, incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability criteria. Secondly, it is undertaking a €1.8 million project that includes a new museum layout, the upgrading of the visitor center, and the expansion of the tourist route, with the aim of providing a clearer and more organized understanding of the monument's history and highlighting its architecture and cultural assets.

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The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) presented its "master plan" on Friday to transform the Port of Palma, aiming to change both its appearance and function. The project to renovate nearly 400,000 square meters will cost approximately 200 million euros, and construction is expected to be completed around 2036, according to APB President José Javier Sanz. The Port-City Integration Master Plan for the Port of Palma is based on four fundamental strategic lines. The first is the diversification of cargo and passenger traffic. Therefore, the APB—which handles nearly 18 million tons of cargo and around seven million passengers annually—intends to concentrate these operations primarily on the West Dock, the Ponent Wharf, and the commercial docks, with the goal of "reducing congestion and ensuring improved traffic flow," explained Sanz. On the other hand, the second strategic line focuses on the nautical industrial activity—which generates an annual turnover of €1.1 billion and employs nearly 5,000 people—which will be relocated to the West Dock. A space for vessel repairs will also be provided. Cruise ship activity will be centralized at the Ponent Wharf with the aim of offering a smoother and more enjoyable experience for both tourists and residents. The fourth strategic line of the plan is based on port-city integration through the complete renovation of the port area, "from end to end," as Sanz emphasized. The area will include green spaces, recreational areas, and spaces for social, cultural, and educational activities, which will be located on the commercial wharves, the Old Wharf, and the Mollet Wharf. Along the same lines, Sanz announced that Port Vell will become a "large public space" housing a Dual Vocational Training Center for Nautical and Fishing Studies, given the "current high demand for these professional profiles," he explained. A second building will also be reserved for university degrees.

]]> A phenomenon that repeats itself every year, punctually, is Aena's disregard for its Mallorcan users. It becomes apparent right after the end of the tourist season: not the following day, because the season closes on October 31st, and the next day is All Saints' Day, a public holiday. But on the first business day after the airport is left without tourists (though this situation is becoming less frequent), the construction work begins, bringing with it inconveniences and disruptions for users. But if these users are residents, locals, native inhabitants, what does this inconvenience and disruption matter? None whatsoever, on the contrary: the construction work aims to improve the airport facilities, and if you have any doubts, this is repeated—in Spanish and English, never in Catalan—on signs you'll find all along your route, both in departures and arrivals.We are working to improve the airport.It should be remembered that the absence of signage in Catalan goes against the Law of Linguistic Normalization and the Statute of Autonomy, and is unacceptable in a public place such as the airport grounds.

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Palma Airport will temporarily close Module D from November 4th until April for a complete roof renovation, according to Aena. The work will include replacing the air conditioning and lighting systems with new, more modern and efficient ones, as well as remodeling the suspended ceiling. During this period, flight operations that normally take place in Module D will be transferred to Module C, and Module A, which is usually closed in winter, will remain open to ensure better passenger traffic management. Aena explained that this action is part of the public company's Climate Action Plan, which aims to move towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient airport model. The renovation is expected to significantly improve the building's energy performance and reduce the environmental impact of the facilities.

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Three projects, three companies, a budget of €517,658.53, and just over three months to complete. Between now and the end of the year, the Porreres town center will undergo an improvement that will partially change its appearance in the ring formed by Agustí Font Street, the Hospital Street, the Santa Cruz Street, and the Plaza de la Vila area.

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The Council of Mallorca has modified the project of the first section of the second Palma beltway with the aim of "facilitating the construction" of the future train that will run from Palma to Llucmajor, according to the Director General of Infrastructure and Technical Vehicle Inspection, Rafel Gelabert. The island institution will build a 15-meter-wide underpass beneath the underground tunnel that will provide access to Son Ferriol from the motorway to the airport.

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