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Summer hours at heritage sites extended from June 1

cartell 2021 far horari ampliatThe local offices of culture and heritage report that from next Tuesday 1 June, extended summer hours will take effect at Far de la Mola, Molí Vell de la Mola, Torre des Pi des Català and the Formentera Ethnographic Collection.

During the summer high-season, the cultural and educational space at La Mola’s lighthouse will open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 2.00pm and, dovetailing with market days, Wednesday and Sunday evenings from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. El Far will close on Mondays. General admission is €4.50 and reduced entry is €2.50. Formentera residents and certain other visitors get in free.

Molí Vell, Torre des Pi des Català and the Formentera Ethnographic Collection
For questions about opening hours and visits at other heritage sites, or to reserve a visit, the heritage office has unveiled a new e-mail address, coneixpatrimoni@conselldeformentera.cat.

El Molí Vell will open from Wednesday to Sunday, 5.00pm to 8.00pm, from 1 June to 30 September. Torre des Pi des Català will open Saturdays from 9.00am to 11.00am. The Formentera Ethnographic Collection will open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 1.30pm

26 May 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Consell takes aim at LGTBI-phobia with SAI

foto cartell 2021 SAI BThe Formentera Department of Social Welfare is pleased to present SAI (Servei d’Atenció Integral), a comprehensive care service for lesbian, gay, trans, bisexual and intersex islanders and their families who face, have faced or are at risk of facing discrimination or violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Social welfare chief Rafael Ramírez described the aim of the new service as offering “a professional, appropriate, fast, local and coordinated response to discrimination”. “As politicians, it must be our unwavering commitment to guarantee equal access to opportunities”, Ramírez affirmed.

According to the councillor, the history of LGTBI persecution means “institutions must make support universal, particularly to people in situations of vulnerability”. He stressed the importance of “taking action to stop discrimination when it occurs, and preventing it from occurring in the first place”.

“We want SAI to be accessible to members of the LGTBI community who lack of knowledge or lack of personal empowerment might otherwise have meant avoided visibility or self-identification”, Ramírez insisted.

Appointments at no charge
The free service is supported by staff with specific training in diversity and gender, non-discrimination and civil rights. Individuals who connect with SAI Formentera can expect confidentiality, active listening, respect and empathy, not to mention specialised social, psychological and legal guidance, with professionals crafting plans to fit each beneficiary’s individual needs.

Islanders interested in scheduling an appointment should call 971 321 271 from 9am to 2pm. The first visit will serve to evaluate the situation and put together the appropriate response. Queries can be sent to sailgtbi@conselldeformentera.cat.

On 17 May, the Consell de Formentera took part in an array of initiatives, adorning a bench and pedestrian crossings with the colours of the LGTBI flag and releasing a video featuring members of the LGTBI community. The island’s government will also issue a proclamation to mark International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia during the May plenary assembly.


25 May 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Formentera makes starting a business and declaring economic activity simpler and cheaper

cartell 2021 us ho posamThe Formentera Department of Land is pleased to present “Us ho posam més fàcil” (We’re making things easier) — a campaign to make declaring new commercial activity easier and less expensive through year’s end 2021. Said department chief Rafael González, “We’re making it easier, faster and cheaper to start a new business or declare commercial operations”.

Business made simpler
Today, Formentera’s full catalogue of municipal services can be processed online with the Virtual Citizen Information Office (OVAC), and a declaration of responsibility and technical documentation are all that is required to start a new business or declare existing activity. The changes make it simpler and faster to process permits, with go-ahead becoming official 24 hours after registration of a request..

Lower fees
In another key change that will remain in effect even after the end of Us ho posam més fàcil, islanders pay less for simple formalities like business sales or changes of ownership. The latter, for example, will now carry a fixed fee of €200 — a nearly 90% reduction on the standard rate.

Fee rebate
Local government will also subsidise 50% of fees applied to new commercial activity for the duration of the campaign. González called it a “leg-up” for crisis-hit islanders starting a new business.

Consulting
FDL has introduced a consultation service for regular islanders and professionals alike. Queries can be directed to activitats@conselldeformentera.cat.

Municipal employees will perform door-to-door visits of local businesses and deliver brochures explaining the new measures. Industry professionals will also be invited to info-sharing meetings where related developments will be detailed.

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24 May 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

‘Lives inspiring lives’: Formentera hosts first-ever ‘Vívete’ for youth

cartell 2021 viveteThe Formentera Department of Youth reports that “Vívete—Lives inspiring lives” will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 26 May, for the first time on the island. Tailor-made for pupils at IES Marc Ferrer, the virtual conference will feature the inspiring stories of local Olympic athlete Mateo Sanz and Nadia Ghulam.

In her welcome address to participants, President Alejandra Ferrer will share her satisfaction presiding over the island’s first-ever hosting of Vívete, which she described as “a chance to give younger islanders role models in personal and emotional development”. “We hope pupils benefit from speakers’ experiences in self-improvement”, she affirmed.

Vívete
Organiser Carlos Ramón blames our modern lifestyles for “widespread disorientation, especially among young people” and insists society’s role models are but “products to be bought and sold”. Ramón describes the Vívete mission as “turning the spotlight on different role models and lifestyles that have the power to inspire”.

Vívete started in 2017 as a vehicle for human values, empowerment and resources to start young people on a conscious path to personal development. Leading experts in the field, among them Juan Pablo Escobar, Irene Villa, Toni Nadal, Elsa Punset and Miriam Fernández, have shared their own personal experiences in past Vívete editions.


25 May 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Italian ambassador visits Formentera

foto 2021 visita ambaixadorConsell de Formentera deputy premiere Ana Juan welcomed a visit this afternoon from Riccardo Guariglia, Italy’s ambassador in Spain; Monica Lacalamita, deputy consul on Eivissa and Formentera and Lanfranco Fabbro, vice consul emeritus. Citizen participation chief Vanessa Parellada attended the meeting as well.

During the visit Juan stressed “the close ties binding Formentera and Italy”, and asserted, “Italy isn’t just home for 35% of our visiting tourists. According to 2020 census figures people of Italian origin account for 1,706 of Formentera’s residents, and are a deeply-rooted part of our community.

Meeting participants also discussed the current state of affairs in public health, and the Vice-President Juan out that Formentera “is good to go as a safe destination” and ready to welcome another year of transalpine tourism.

21 May 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

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