Next April, the pilot program to transfer waste from Ibiza to the Son Reus incineration plant in Palma is finally scheduled to begin, after months of political and legal debate on how to address the manure management crisis on the Pitiusas Islands. The Ibiza Council announced this Friday that the trial will cost 10 million euros and will involve the transfer of approximately 30,000 tons of waste, while the island's five municipalities have just finalized emergency plans to reduce manure generation. The stated objective is to extend the lifespan of the Ca na Putxa landfill in Santa Eulària, which was nearing capacity and had become a central point of contention in the waste management debate in the Pitiusas Islands. This pilot project comes after a complex and controversial political and legal process. The Balearic Islands Government had to approve a plan at the end of 2025. Decree law This decree provides legal cover for the transfer of manure between islands, after a previous decree, intended to include the transfer within the so-called Strategic Interest Programs, was rejected by Parliament. This decree also allocates €50 million from the Balearic Government to compensate the Consell de Mallorca for managing the waste it receives and allows the Consell to reduce its waste collection fee by up to 10% by 2026, as explained by the island institution.

The Consell de Eivissa (Island Council of Ibiza) will participate in the International Tourism Berlin (ITB) trade fair from March 3rd to 5th, with the aim of strengthening its position in the German market at a time marked by growing debate about the limits of the tourism model. This institutional presence comes after the Balearic Islands have once again broken visitor records, approaching 19 million tourists. a figure that has an impact on the political and social discussion about overcrowdingFor its part, Germany is seen by the Council as a strategic source market due to its "long average stay and loyalty." According to Aena data, 349,763 German travelers arrived in Ibiza in 2025, slightly below the 352,715 of 2024, but above the 319,886 of 2023.

The Ibiza Council has proposed setting a maximum daily limit of 18,918 vehicles on the roads for the upcoming summer season, which is 1,250 vehicles less than last year's limit. This figure will serve as the basis for the public consultation process the Council has opened for affected sectors before approving regulations for the 2026 and 2027 summer seasons.

The Provincial Court of Palma has ordered the continuation of proceedings to trial against the president of the Island Council, Vicent Marí, for awarding a €250,000 contract during the pandemic to a company owned by a former councilor, in the case known as 'La Vida Islados' (Island Life), as well as for alleged coercion and obstruction of justice in uncovering the irregularities. The Socialist spokesperson in the Island Council, Elena López Bonet, appeared before the media to explain the content of the Court's rulings, which found "sufficient evidence for the case to continue to trial." Thus, the Provincial Court has decided to send Vicent Marí to trial.

The Ibiza Council warned this Monday about a bottle-drinking advertisement circulating on social media and targeting minors. The advertisement promotes the consumption and sale of alcohol and vaping to adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19.

At least four migrant minors arrived by plane in recent weeks in Menorca and Ibiza, most likely abandoned by their parents, according to reports from the island councils to the National Police. According to the sources consulted, this approach could be considered a new entry route for the migration phenomenon in the islands.

Composer Nacho Cano has defended that Ibiza "is a heritage of all", after the Island Council challenged the registration as a trademark at the European level of the name of his new show, Ibiza Paradise by Nacho CanoIn a statement issued by his office, the musician and businessman explained that, although the claim was filed in recent weeks, the trademark was registered in December 2024.

The Ibizan Council has challenged the registration of the trademarks of Nacho Cano, a former member of Mecano, who wants to use the island's name to promote his new show. "This is standard practice, as we denounce all brands that use the name of Ibiza to do business," the Ibizan institution confirmed at the ARA Baleares radio station.