TALK
OF
THE
NORTH
5TH OCTOBER 2017
FRE
E!
Ancient Rome Arrives in Alcudia Despite the rain and muddy carparks, the fair was a success with thousands of visitors creating a great atmosphere around the town. The star of the show was undoubtedly the Fira’s first ever Roman market. In fact, all the attractions throughout
Democracy in Action in Pollensa
the weekend, including local handicraft, Balearic produce, trade fair shows, music performances, workshops and activities were dedicated to the Roman theme.
the Balearic Government and mayors from other towns.
Estimates are that 40,000 visitors arrived in the Old
Town over the weekend, despite the rain on Sunday morning. Also, many official representatives from across the island joined the Mayor of Alcudia, Antoni Mir, and the Councillor for fairs and markets, Catalina Juan Pericàs, including members of
The Catalan referendum, which is filling newspapers and news broadcasts around the world has also touched Mallorca. Local organizations called for towns to “mobilize” and speak out against the reaction
of Spanish authorities to those wishing to vote. It also directly affected the council of Pollensa when one of the stakeholders threatened to break away from the governing team if they approved the motion
in favour of the referendum. The coalition Junts Avançam, which governs the council of Pollensa in minority thanks to its pact with Unió Mollera Pollencina (UMP), has successfully persuaded its government partner to keep
The I Roman Market on the Camí de Roda had more than 70 stands and a further 160 outlets attended the general fair and joined in with the Roman theme.
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