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STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION Issue No. 1996
5 - 11 October 2023
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SUNDAY, October 1, was the International Day of the Elderly. Along with Palma, the occasion was also celebrated in Soller. Llorenc Galmes, the president of the Council, alongside Hermosinda Mariño, the island’s di rector of Sociocultural Promotion, and Soller’s mayor, Miquel Nadal, celebrated the 40th an niversary of the Associa tion of the Third Age in the municipality. During the event, Galmes presented a commemorative plaque to the association’s president, Joan Noguera, expressing “gratitude and recogni tion for the 40 years of the local grouping.” At tendees were treated to a performance by the Tercera Edat (Third Age) choir. Galmes emphasised the Council’s dedication on this significant day, stating, “Today, on the International Day of the Elderly, we reiterate our commitment to the el derly to improve their quality of life, providing them with the resources and attention necessary for their daily wellbe ing.”
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Third Age.
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Soller celebrations
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BIG GAME: Tackling Mallorca’s goat problem.
THE Council of Mallorca and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural En vironment are joining forces to tackle the escalating goat population in Mallorca. This collaboration aims to imple ment a series of measures to control the island’s caprine numbers more ef fectively. A key decision has been to apply various methodolo gies to estimate the overall goat population, as well as their zonal and seasonal densities. This updated cen sus will enable authorities to focus control efforts where they’re most needed. Sebastia Perello, the is land’s director of Hunting,
emphasised, “the main con trol of goats is done through hunting and without the group of hunters the prolif eration of this species would be even greater.” In decisionmaking, the voices of those familiar with the land will be prioritised. This includes landowners, hunters, neighbourhood as sociations, town councils, hunting tourism companies, wildlife control firms, and re search teams affiliated with the Hunting Service and the Species Protection Service. Joint management actions and promotional activities with these groups are also under consideration. The growing number of
goats descending from the mountains is a multifaceted issue. Historically, the Sierra de Tramuntana and Llevant regions relied on goats and sheep as primary economic resources. However, with fewer ranchers managing the forests, food and water scarcity forces these animals to seek sustenance in urban areas. This shift has seen goats moving towards ur banisations in the Serra de Tramuntana, where they find artificial water sources and lush gardens. Perello added, “The Mal lorcan wild goat is the only big game species in Mallor ca, with an undoubted hunt ing value.”
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Hotel award MALLORCA’S Hotel El Vicenc de la Mar in Cala Sant Vi cenc has clinched the title of Europe’s best new bou tique hotel at the World Travel Awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars of Tourism’. Celebrating its 30th edition, these awards recognise global excellence in tourism. The fivestar hotel, part of the esteemed Mallorca Ç Col lection group, is tailored for adults over 12 and boasts 30 double rooms, four suites, and a penthouse suite. The bikefriendly hotel offers luxury services, including a rooftop with breathtaking views, wellness facilities, and two gourmet restaurants led by Michelinstarred chef, Santi Taura. This accolade isn’t Mallorca’s only win; ‘Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden’ has been crowned Eu rope’s best ‘all suites’ hotel for the fourth year running.