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The licence for the hotels in Son Bou given in 1970 allowed a building space of only 5,000 cubic meters, yet the buildings which were constructed were of 93,000 cubic metres. Continue reading Son Bou: the hotels which could not be built
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Saturday 3 March. Showcooking of environmentally friendly pizzas
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The pizza, made with environmentally friendly ingredients will be the centre of attention on Saturday 3 in the Market Place of the Claustre del Carme. Five types of pizza will be explained but all have in common a base made in Menorca from an old fashioned wheat flour. Continue reading Saturday 3 March. Showcooking of environmentally friendly pizzas
Sunday 4 March, a walk to Son Catlar
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On Sunday 4 March there will be an excursion to a talayotic site organised by the Consell Insular (local Island Government) and GOB in order to combine the discovery of some of the sites on the island with scientific information on the talayotic world. Continue reading Sunday 4 March, a walk to Son Catlar
Sunday excursion to learn about the plants of Barranc des Rellotge
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This Sunday, 25 February, we have organised a public excursion along the Barranc des Rellotge and the quarries of Santa Ponsa with the idea of learning about the plants living there. Continue reading Sunday excursion to learn about the plants of Barranc des Rellotge
The road, the timetable and the controversy (2)
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The controversy concerning invoices paid in relation to the main road works was addressed in a previous post. In this article we analyse the second important question dealt with by the action for information that GOB organised on Friday 9 February in front of the offices of the island local government, the Consell Insular. Continue reading The road, the timetable and the controversy (2)
The road, the timetable and the controversy (1)
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Another controversy regarding the works on the main road of Menorca. The action for information that GOB organised on Friday 9 February outside the offices of the Consell Insular (the island governing council) raised some dust and brought up some questions. Continue reading The road, the timetable and the controversy (1)
A chat with Carlos Coll Pons, Chairman of GOB
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[Translation of the post in isoladiminorca.com by Gloria Vanni]
When chance becomes necessity.
My connection with Carlos Coll Pons happened by chance, when I felt the need to delve into some of the reasons behind my choice to live in Menorca. Nature, climate, sea, quality of life, sustainability, protected environment are the factors that made me love it at first sight. My love then increased but you get to a point where you need other confirmations and answers. Continue reading A chat with Carlos Coll Pons, Chairman of GOB
Energy supply at a cross roads in Menorca
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The loss of the electricity connection between Mallorca and Menorca due to the breakup of the cable found to be in bad condition, gives us a scenario worse than anything we have had until now. It means that the two islands could cause even more pollution from energy production than before so it is urgent that the public and institutions react and demand clean energy. Continue reading Energy supply at a cross roads in Menorca
The curious report on the hotels of Son Bou
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Many people wonder why some enormous tower blocks on the coast line such as for the hotels of Son Bou were authorized to be built. To the thinking of those days must be added the curious procedure of this case. GOB has consulted the original file and found interesting points. Continue reading The curious report on the hotels of Son Bou
Friday 9 February, action in front of the Consell Insular concerning the main road
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GOB is calling for a meeting in front of the Consell Insular to discuss various aspects about the main road. The meeting will be on Friday 9 February at 11 am in the Plaça Biosfera in Mahon. Those people who are able to go will help to draw attention to some important questions on the matter. If you still have the SOS Menorca t-shirt, this will be a good opportunity to wear it. Continue reading Friday 9 February, action in front of the Consell Insular concerning the main road