News of the day 21 January 2016
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Fairs and Fiestas
New "cavallets" dance in Pollensa
The appearance of these horse figures in Pollensa for Sant Sebastià is unique to the town.
Education
Schools given free range over language teaching
The use of a foreign language for actual teaching will be voluntary and will apply across the board from infant to secondary and baccalaureate levels.
Charity
Cars galore on the Paseo Maritimo: The first big car show of 2016
As part of the Sant Sebastià celebrations the major car clubs on the island are all attending what is going to be a “Car Fest”.
Services
Playa de Palma's rubbish going underground
This will involve removing the negative visual impact of the rubbish containers.
Society
Balearic population continues to grow despite fall in EU residents
The third largest group is from the UK, the 15,505 British citizens also being a lower number than previously.
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Edition of 21 January 2016
Comment
Foreign numbers
"I am sorry. I do not believe it at all. I doubt there has been a foreign exodus ..."
Jason Moore