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A few years have now passed since the latest wave of people from other backgrounds buying houses and properties on the island began in Menorca. At the very start of the current century’s first decade, changes in ownership began to emerge.
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Concerns over the conservation of Rafal Rubí
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The undersigning organisations have expressed concern over the announcement by the Island Council of Menorca of its intention to complete the overpass currently under construction next to the prehistoric navetes of Rafal Rubí, on the road between Maó and Alaior.
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“Rushing” to limit tourist vehicles
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Following the protest held in Maó demanding a maximum limit on tourist vehicles in Menorca, the Mobility Councillor has, for the first time, acknowledged that the island has an excess of tourist cars. This is a major step forward.
However, he immediately added that restrictions cannot be implemented this summer because such measures cannot be applied “overnight”.
To give people an overview of how this issue has developed in Menorca, we offer a brief timeline of events:
Submission of an appeal regarding construction works in Fornells
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There have been controversial works ongoing for months in Fornells. Terraced houses are being built at the upper part of the village. The controversy revolves around the height of the building in relation to what is permitted by the municipal planning.
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Considerations on a second offshore wind project
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The GOB has submitted a document with considerations to the Ministry for Ecological Transition regarding the floating offshore wind farm project “Tramuntana Wind Menorca.” This is the second offshore wind farm proposal to emerge in Menorca. It involves larger turbines than the previous one and raises as many or more environmental uncertainties.
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The Menorca Beyond
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We are prisoners of the social moment in which we happen to live. At the end of the Franco regime, there was a strong desire for change, to break free from that barracks-like atmosphere. Everyone imagined a different reality, a different kind of society, with more breathable air. Now that we have freedom, a globalized economy, and countless whims within reach, it is harder to look beyond the wall.
Environmental concern over projects at the Port of Maó
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GOB has not received any response to the objections it submitted regarding two major nautical projects at the Port of Maó, nor has it received answers to its requests for access to information.
Plans to discharge desalination plant brine directly into the port, construction of new pontoons in natural areas, lack of environmental impact assessments, and overcrowding of nearby coves are among the concerns raised due to the high potential impact.
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New call to curb touristic overcrowding in Menorca
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A huge thank you to the more than 500 people who gathered in the streets of Maó to demand a change of course for our island.
Every April, as the tourist season begins, we witness the same spiral of resource consumption, overcrowding, and traffic congestion from tourist vehicles. Our protest campaigns continue because, even after another year, we are still waiting for effective action from the Island Council of Menorca to prevent a growing collapse.
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May 3 – Excursion and children’s tale at the Salines de la Concepció
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On Saturday, May 3, you have the opportunity to explore an emblematic area of the Menorcan coast. We will visit the Concepció estate, under a Custòdia Agrària land stewardship agreement since 2020. The activity, which will take place in the morning, costs €10 and includes guided tour and return bus transport. Prior registration is required through this link.
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Objections to jet ski project at Sant Tomàs beach
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Jet skis are the basis of an activity that frequently generates complaints. They tend to be noisy, can pose a danger to swimmers, and have a high potential to impact the marine environment. GOB has submitted objections to a facility currently under administrative review, planned for installation in front of Sant Tomàs beach.
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