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Red card for homophobia
Cladera thanked the team and urged all sporting organisations to denounce any type of violence or discrimination against LGTBI people both on and off the pitch.
Sports councillor Andreu Serra lamented that homophobia still runs rampant in many professional activi ties, “especially in football”, and insisted that “people have the right to enjoy sports free of any type of discrimination.”
The council called upon professional footballers to use their public platform to speak out against homophobia and contribute towards its eradication.
International Day Against Homophobia in Sports takes place on Febru ary 19 to mark the birthday of Justin Fashanu, a British footballer who was the first player to go public with his homosexuality. Last week, 27yearold Getafe player Jakub Jankto, also made headlines for coming out as gay.
ECOLOGICAL agriculture is growing in the Balearic Islands up to four points above the national average for Spain. According to the regional Agriculture, Fishing and Food department, environmentally sustainable crops are increasing in size by 10 per cent every year, compared to the Spanish average of 6.5. The Govern took part in the Biofach fair in Nüremberg, Germany last week, said to be the most important event of its kind for ecological agriculture. Six companies accompanied the government delegation on their own stand, specialising in a wide range of products including olive oil, salt, chocolate, spices and tea. Ecological farming reportedly generates €20 million a year, with 377 producers currently registered in the Baleares.
