ISSUE NO. 1411
19 - 25 JULY 2012
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Catalan no longer a required language
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Until this past week, fluency in Catalan was essential for government employees; however, the requirement was abolished by regional Parliament, making Spanish the only necessary
language and treating Catalan as an extra merit. Parliament member, Fernando Rubio, who is part of the conservative Popular Party (PP) majority, defended the law change saying that it guarantees “equality between the two official languages.” He explained that his party is trying to eliminate any discrimination based on language. On behalf of the socialist party PSOE, parliament member Pilar Costa said the reform “eliminates Catalan as an official Balearic language” and assures that “Spanish has preference above Danielle and Kerry pose with Nicky Francis from Katmandu Park. Catalan.” More than 150 people gathered outside Parliament offices on the morning of the decision to protest against the law. Jaume Mateu, KERRY KATONA, well known UK Danielle Brown (sister of Mel B from the president of Balearic television personality, visited Mallorca last Spice Girls) and her little girl Mimi. Cultural Work (OCB) week and has been raving about it ever Kerry and her family and friends stayed which organised the since! in the five star Lindner Golf and Wellness protest, called the law “It was my first time on the island but Resort in Bendinat. reform “traitorous” to it definitely won’t be my last! Everyone First up was a trip to see Pirates citizens of the islands, was so welcoming and friendly, I just had Adventure. They also spent time on a pointing out, “It a fantastic time!” Kerry spent some fabulous Sunseeker yacht from Mallorca contradicts the quality time with her two eldest children, Charter Point in Puerto Portals and visited Constitution, the Statute Molly and Lilly-Sue, and her good friend Katmandu Park in Magalluf. of Autonomy, and the law of regional languages and European minorities.” The OCB further accused the law reform of “taking away the Mallorca residents’ rights to be assisted in their own language in public service offices.”
PHOENIX MEDIA MALLORCA
GOVERNMENT employees will no longer be required to speak Catalan in the Balearic region according to the government’s adjustment to the Public Function Law.
Kerry Katona wowed by Mallorca welcome
FRONT EXTRA
Royal visit to Palma PRINCESS CRISTINA will visit Palma at the end of this month. Though her husband Iñaki Urdangarin will not join her, their four children will. She will spend her time with the Queen, Princess Elena and her two children.
Fast landing AN IBANAT light aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Ibiza after the engines cut out. The pilot was spared injuries thanks to his manoeuvring skills. He reportedly was on his way to Mallorca to put out a fire in Son Caliu.
€500 theft A THIEF stole €500 from a Palma shop after breaking in through the display window. The following morning, the shop owner discovered and reported the crime to police who, according to the victim, never showed up.
Fake vet A PALMA man posing as a qualified veterinarian was sentenced to a year and a half in prison after castrating a horse which later died as a result. The impostor was charged with practising a profession without qualifications and animal abuse.