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The two known cases of illegal swimming pools in Menorca’s agritourism establishments share a common link: the same environmental consultancy. Now, the Consell Insular has entrusted this firm with drafting the environmental section of the revision of the Island Territorial Plan (PTI). GOB Menorca considers this a major credibility crisis.
Continue reading The consultant behind illegal swimming pools is drafting Menorca’s Territorial Plan
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It seems clear that in today’s society, the trend of simplifying reality has taken hold. This is no longer limited to sensational headlines; it can also be observed in TV debates, the press, and social media. And it does not appear to be accidental.
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The climate emergency compels us to seek solutions to ensure sustainable and resilient agriculture. The 2025 Agriculture and Environment Seminar, now in its 18th edition, will delve into this critical topic.
Continue reading Agriculture and climate change at the 2025 seminar
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The association that defends the interests of those who have built large illegal constructions on rural land recently criticized GOB for opposing their attempts to whitewash their image and push for legalization—a campaign that has been ongoing since the beginning of this legislative term.
Continue reading Letter to the association of illegal villas
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Less Fitur, More Future
This slogan resonated last Saturday at Plaza Conquesta in Maó, the scene of a new protest from the Via Menorca campaign. This time, the focus was on the economic inconsistency represented by the rampant tourism overcrowding in the Balearic Islands. Hundreds of participants formed a large human graph illustrating two alarming trends: the unchecked rise in tourist numbers and the continuous drop in per capita income compared to other Spanish regions.
Continue reading New Protest Against Tourism Overcrowding in Menorca — Manifesto
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On Saturday, December 28th, a rally will be held to protest against the growing tourism saturation affecting Menorca. In 2024, we have once again surpassed previous years in terms of tourist numbers, and the Consell Insular has announced a significant increase in tourism promotion.
Summer overcrowding is planned in winter. On December 28th, in Plaça Conquesta, Maó, at 10:30 AM, we will come together to demand a better future. Bring your friends and join us!
Continue reading Join Us on Saturday, December 28th, at 10:30 AM, in Plaça Conquesta, Maó
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Via Menorca is calling for a new action to protest against mass tourism and its severe consequences. The event will take place on Saturday, December 28th, at Conquesta Square in Maó.
Continue reading Join us on December 28th to demand sustainable tourism
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The agreement reached between PSIB, Més per Mallorca, and Més per Menorca with the PP bans the construction of new projects in flood-prone areas but continues to allow amnesty for illegal houses and activities on rural land without requiring compliance with the minimum standards of spatial planning regulations.
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Rewarding illegal construction in rural areas or allowing building in high-risk zones represents a major setback in land-use policies. Such measures undermine the critical discussions needed to decide the Balearic Islands’ development model.
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Developing a more efficient and sustainable marine economy is becoming possible with new regenerative approaches. Last Saturday, a workshop in Maó explored these innovative ideas.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: a new course for the sea
