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International concern and appeal over Rafal Rubí

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UNESCO has responded to the letter sent by nine social and scientific organizations regarding the project that the Consell Insular plans to build at the Rafal Rubí junction.

The international body states that this double-level structure, affecting lands that are part of Menorca Talaiòtica, was already a matter of concern for the World Heritage Committee at the time of inscription in 2023, and that it is closely monitoring the state of conservation of the protected site in collaboration with the competent authorities in Spain.

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Nautical activity and marine fauna

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On August 16, near the beach of Binibèquer, an adult sea turtle appeared dead with a large cut on its shell. Some people towed the body to shore.

The protocol was activated by calling 112 and the animal was collected for an autopsy. The turtle’s body clearly showed a prominent fracture in the posterior part of the shell, an injury very likely caused by a collision with a boat propeller. At sea, there are few things that can cause a break of this size in the back of a sea turtle, and due to the large dimension of the break and the clean, linear cut it showed, the staff of the Recovery Center ruled out that it was due to a shark attack.

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The main water consumers, a priority for inspections

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The GOB wishes to thank the joint action carried out by the Civil Guard and Water Resources to close an illegal well that extracted 40 tonnes of water daily at a rural hotel in Alaior. Ending the feeling of total impunity that has been observed in water abuse cases is essential for Menorca to have a future outlook on this issue.

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August 21: Via Menorca action — ‘Convindria xerrar-ne’ [‘It Would Be Good to Talk About It’]

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On Thursday, August 21, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a collective snack organized by the Via Menorca campaign in front of the fish market in Maó. During the gathering, the main changes that the Island Council is preparing for the Island Territorial Plan will be explained, as well as the consequences that these may entail.

Everything will take place in a summer format: sitting with tables and chairs in the street, creating community and bonds, occupying public space, and playing games that will help understand the magnitude of the threats hanging over Menorca.

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The Wildlife Recovery Centre releases 13 scops owls on Mount Toro

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Past Wednesday, August 6, the Wildlife Recovery Centre in Ciutadella carried out the release of a group of owls. These animals have been under the care of the Centre for weeks, as they are chicks that arrived during the breeding season. Through this event, we wish to publicly express our gratitude for the collaboration of the public and all the volunteers who have protected, transported, or dedicated their time to feeding these animals, as well as the technical staff of the Consortium for the Protection of Wildlife in the Balearic Islands (COFIB).

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The Rafal Rubí Scandal

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The Island Council of Menorca’s plan to go ahead with the construction of a two-level overpass at Rafal Rubí is turning into an international scandal. The Ministry of Culture has had to intervene, the Director of the Menorca Talaiòtica Agency has resigned, and so has the main UNESCO consultant who made the declaration possible. It is evident that things are not being handled well.

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More wood

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Washing hands is a highly effective health practice. Today it may seem obvious, but it required thousands of years of prior human existence. In fact, the British had already been in Menorca for some time and were using the new Camí d’en Kane when a Nordic doctor, observant and methodical, who attended women during childbirth, began noticing a great difference in recovery if he washed his hands beforehand.

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Reflections to Prohens on Nautical Overcrowding

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The Balearic Government has spoken out regarding the new measure promoted by the Ministry of Transport that would allow private individuals to rent boats. President Prohens has announced the publication of a Decree this very week, and GOB shares the reasons given: “…this measure compromises the environmental sustainability and maritime safety of our waters.”

Since the Government is using this argument, which is entirely logical and applicable to the current situation, we ask Mrs. Prohens to pay attention to the different existing projects in Menorca that foresee continuing to increase the number of boats along the island’s coastline.

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