THE BEST FINANCE NEWS ON PAGES 1417 Issue No. 1992 7 - 13 September 2023
FUNDRAISER Carol Bak er who runs the Island Bar at Bella Luna has helped to raise a small fortune for Cancer Sup port Mallorca. Rebecca Upton, the coordinator for Cancer Support Mallorca said: “We would like to give a massive thanks to Carol Baker and the residents of Bella Luna for the whopping €4,475 they raised for us!” Speaking of the event, Rebecca said they had, “a fantastic day with in credible results thanks to the generosity of Bella Luna residents and their friends. Organised by Carol Baker who runs the Island Bar on the complex. “The theme of the day was ‘Rock meets Pop’ which was taken very seriously with some resi dents flying in, especially for the Family Fun Day.” The whole event in cluded young and old alike: “There were games in and out of the pool for children, sports challenges run by Sun shine Fitness, the local gym, a raffle, a grand auction, a great barbe cue and in the evening dancing to the band ‘We R Cumin’,” she added.
A fantastic day with incredible results.
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WORLD CHAMPION Property tax cuts CELEBRATIONS Sourced: Cronica Balear
€4,475 raised for charity
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AS of 2022, the Balearic Government collected a staggering €900 million from property transfer tax, the highest in Spain. The current rates range from 8 to 13 per cent, depending on the property’s value. However, Marga Prohens’ government is introduc ing significant reforms. Firsttime homebuyers under 30 and people with disabilities will have the tax completely waived for homes valued up to €270,000. For those under 35, as well as large families and sin gle parents, the tax will be halved for homes of the same value. These changes are part of a broader tax reform package that is set for parliamentary debate, where additional reductions may be discussed.
CATA COLL: Was honoured in her home town of Portol.
WORLD champion and Span ish football team goalkeeper, Cata Coll, was celebrated in a heartfelt tribute in her home town of Portol on Friday, September 1. According to Lo cal Police, more than 500 peo ple joined the procession that culminated at the Son Caulel las Cata Coll football pitch at 6.40pm. Fans, donning tshirts with her name, eagerly await ed autographs and photos with the star. Marratxi mayor Jaume Llompart, vice president of the Consell de Mallorca Pedro Bestard, and other dignitaries welcomed Coll. Llompart ex pressed his pride, stating, “I remember in 2013 when Cata
was champion fry, we just cel ebrated it here. I get excited as a coach, because I know the effort she has had to make to get where she has had to get, the barriers she has had to break down.” The event featured a spe cial gift a siurell in the shape of a goalkeeper and the un veiling of a 4x4 metre canvas with the words ‘Campiona
Cata Coll’. Coll thanked the organisers and said, “We have not only won a cup, we have won something more. We have broken many barriers. Sport is growing and now the girls have more open doors, things are easier.” She added, “I am proud to be from Portolana and all this will never fade from my memory.”
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