Mahón, 12 mayo 2026 Los atletas que deseen participar en la vigésima edición de la carrera Fortaleza de La Mola, que se celebrará el próximo domingo 17 de mayo a partir de las 10 horas, ya pueden formalizar su inscripción online, a través de la página web www.elitechip.net, o en el lugar de la salida. . .
Mahón, May 11, 2026 The Palace of Isabel II will host a lecture and discussion on “Menorca in the Rif War” next Wednesday, May 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. The lecture will be given by Carmen Marchante, PhD in Modern Philology and researcher of Spain’s military history in the Protectorate during the African campaigns. Over. . .
Mahón, May 6, 2026 The Mallorcan painter and sculptor, Joan Bennàssar, has chosen the Fortress of Isabel II, in La Mola, Mahón’s port, to exhibit his paintings and sculptures. Following the success of his exhibition “Utopia” at San Carlos Castle in Palma de Mallorca, “The Stone and the Book. Utopias 2” is now on display,. . .
Mahón, April 29, 2026 The Institute of Military History and Culture, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army, is a Directorate-level body organically integrated into Army Headquarters. It manages the Army’s Archival Subsystem as part of the Defense Archival System and the Army’s Library Subnetwork as part of the Defense Library Network.. . .
“Fear guards the vineyard” would be the Spanish equivalent of Voltaire’s “It’s good to kill someone now and then to encourage the others.” In his work Candide, Voltaire criticizes the execution of Admiral Bing in 1757. The decisions made in certain circumstances will be right or wrong depending on their consequences. Often, consequences that initially. . .
Mahón, April 14, 2026 Athletes wishing to participate in the fifth edition of the Balearic Nordic Walking Cup, to be held next Sunday, April 19, starting at 10:00 AM in La Mola, can now register online at www.elitechip.net. The deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15, at 11:59 PM. The course, located within the grounds of. . .
Mahón, April 9, 2026 The multifunctional hall of the Palace of Isabel II (formerly the Military Government building) is hosting the Pedro Calderón de la Barca exhibition, “A Life Between Gold, Mud, and Dreams,” until the 30th of this month. This historical exhibition explores the life, work, fortunes, and misfortunes of Pedro Calderón de la. . .
Palma, March 19, 2026 The Almudaina Palace hosted yesterday the swearing-in ceremony of the new Commander General of the Balearic Islands, Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos, appointed by resolution published in the Official Gazette of the Ministry of Defense (BOD) on March 9, 2026. The ceremony, presided over by Lieutenant General Julio Salom Herrera, Head. . .
Mahon, March 18, 2026 The Palacio de Isabell II hosted the first meeting of the current year of the Permanent Commission of the Military Consortium of Menorca (COMPER) this Wednesday, March 18, in the meeting room of its facilities. Prior to that meeting, the representatives of the different organizations that make up the Consortium. . .
March 10, 2026 Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos has been appointed the new head of the Balearic Islands General Command and President of the Board of Founders of the Menorca Military Consortium. General Esteban, formerly of the 16th Canary Islands Brigade (BRICAN), which he commanded until his promotion to Major General, has extensive knowledge of. . .
