Balearic Bliss, Cover Photo Cat Milton, 1st March 2016 Anarchy 4 Esp We Are Balearic! Spanish politics in limbo land he termed its “current situation of a government and be voted in as as PSOE leader Sánchez fails to In celebration of Balearic Day 1st March we pub- impasse and rectify the consequences Prime Minister. Though the incum- lish a 4 page Guiri ‘History Bluffer’s’ Guide to the form government Balearics. leader Pedro Sánchez delivered his of the past four years of Popular bent PP won the election in Decem- Stark Balearic Naked—The theory that our investiture address in Congress on Party (PP) government.” ber in as far as polling the most name is derived from its naked inhabit- Tuesday. Speaking to the deputies of the lower votes, they fell a long way short of ants. house (think MP’s and the House of the majority needed to govern. No Cash, Just Wine & Women—Early Bale- In his 90 minute speech the socialist aric bartering. party leader talked of “a government Commons) Sánchez called for the Sánchez has agreed coalition terms Sling For Your Dinner-How Balearic kids of change and of dialogue” promising support of the other political parties with new kids on the centre right (Continued on page 2) earned their daily bread. that it would save Spain from what that will be required if he is to form The Ibizan, Thursday 3rd March 2016, Issue 818 also online at theibizan.com Page 2 News The Electoral Commission has launched a 2,600 Ex-Pats Regis- global campaign to encourage an estimated five million Britons living overseas to check their eligibility to vote ahead of the referen- tering Per Day, In dum on EU membership. The British Ambas- sador Simon Manley, visiting Malaga on “Less Time Than It Tuesday said “Whether you think the UK should remain in or leave the EU, the 23rd of June will be your chance to have your say. Takes To Make A Cup This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the British people to decide.” Of Tea” If you have been on the UK electoral roll The announcement of June 23rd as the date within the last 15 years, you are eligible to for the Referendum on the UK’s member- vote. The electoral commission’s latest mar- ship of the European Union has triggered a keting promises that online registration is a surge in the numbers of British expats want- simple process, quicker than making a cup of “A government of change ing to register to vote. tea. Latest figures show the average daily rate of For full details of how to register and eligi- online registrations by Britons abroad has bility see our online guide at and of dialogue” quadrupled from an average of just over 600 http://theibizan.com/ PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez addressing Spain’s deputies. Credit per day before the announcement of the communityandadvice/guiri-guides/eu- J.J. Guillén the leaders of other par- referendum date last weekend, to more referendum/ ties to offer their re- than 2600 per day since then. (Continued from page 1) sponses. political block Ciudadanos but will still Acting PP Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy need the support of other parties if he is addressed Congress first, followed by to fulfil King Felipe VI’s invitation to Pablo Iglesias, leader of the anti-austerity form a government. left-wing group Podemos. In his speech, translated by El Pais, he Both went to great lengths to distance said ““Eighteen million Spaniards voted themselves from Sánchez. Rajoy ridiculed for the current government to not contin- the PSOE leader and Iglesias called ue. Eighteen million Spaniards are expect- Sánchez “miserable” at one point. The PP ing a different government, one that will leader described the Socialists attempts to repair the consequences of the mistakes form a government as a “farce.” Iglesias that have been made and clear the path said Sánchez had “surrendered to the for different, and better, policies.” oligarchs and the powers that be.” The most-repeated word during the The leader of Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, speech was “change,” and Sánchez made took on the role of peacemaker, appealing it clear that he considered himself the only for dialogue and accord. He accused the solution to the inconclusive December PP and Podemos of trying to derail “an elections. agreement that represents nine million He repeated previous statements preclud- Spanish voters.” New Ibiza Office of to the problem of foreclosures." Sans also ing any possibility of a partnership with The debate, which continues throughout announced the next meeting of the Bureau the PP, stating time and time again that Wednesday, is likely to see Sánchez lose Housing Rights Opens of Housing, which will bring together the his government must be formed with par- the first investiture vote. The Minister of Land, Transport and En- councillors of Social Welfare and Urban ties that want change, not the status quo. As it stands, he is unlikely to win a sec- ergy of the Balearic Government, Joan Planning of the different municipalities of “Do we want a government based on ond vote on Friday, at which he needs a Bonet, together with the President of the island. "Housing in Ibiza has become a agreement? Yes or no?” he asked the as- simple majority to be successful. Even Ibiza, Vicente Torres, and the Vice Presi- problem of unacceptable, proportions and sembled deputies. with the support of Ciudadanos, Sánchez dent and Minister of Housing insular, we must find solutions," said Sans. Without mentioning them specifically, will only count on 130 votes from the 176 Viviana Sans, were in attendance to pre- The Minister of Land, Transport and En- Sánchez launched an appeal to anti- needed for an absolute majority during sent the official opening of the 'Balearic ergy of the Balearic Government, Joan austerity left-wing group Podemos, men- Wednesday night’s vote. Institute of Housing (IBAVI) to Ibiza, Bonet, said that the opening of an IBAVI tioning proposals such as an emergency On Friday night, when the PSOE leader which will also host the Office of Housing office in Ibiza is "the fulfillment of a cam- plan for 750,000 families in need, among only requires more votes in favour than Rights. The first vice president of the paign promise, and a commitment to at- others. All of these proposals, he ex- against, it will still not be enough to be Consell, Viviana Sans, who also presides tend to the housing problems of Ibiza’s plained, could be put into place the very successful in his bid to lead the govern- over housing matters in the Island gov- citizens. " next week should Podemos make way for ment. Depending on the outcome of this ernment, explained that the office will The office opened to the public on March 2, and is located on the fourth his investiture by abstaining during the week’s sessions in Congress, Spain could offer a service that is "global, integral, floor of the Consell offices on Avenue vote. be looking at fresh elections later in the and will promote actions to develop poli- España in Ibiza Town. Open from 9am to 2pm Mon to Fri, Tel: 971 784 994 or On Wednesday morning it was the turn of year. cies on housing issues and find solutions email The Ibizan, Thursday 3rd March 2016, Issue 818 also online at theibizan.com Page 3 News All night supermarkets around the Egg and in the backstreets of San Antonio will not be able to sell alcohol from midnight to 8a.m. Vericad Meets Animal Rights Groups Es Vedra Goats Ibiza’s Minister of the Environment, Miquel Vericad, has held talks with three representatives of animal rights groups fol- Retail Booze Ban Mid- Editorial Comment lowing protests against the culling of the goats on Es Vedra Gibbs which were held in front of the Consell HQ in Ibiza Town. In many ways this feels like one of those classic Ibiza political During the meeting, Vericad is said to have expressed issues that is not being honest with itself. In terms of the “understanding and respect” for the views of the activists, night to Morning stating that he understood the decision taken by the Ministry Feb 26, 2016. San Antonio Town Council have today outcome, i.e. a dry zone when alcohol cannot be purchased from venues or retail in the early hours of the morning, the of Environment of the Balearic Government has hurt the passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale of alcohol initiative is very much in line with the stated political objec- sensitivity of many people in Ibiza. He went on to explain that from Midnight to 8am throughout the municipality. tives of the San Antonio leadership in improving the town’s the practice of culling is “commonplace in wildlife control”, The new regulations have been driven through the coun- image and reducing its reliance on what it perceives as lower and defended scientific and technical reports that support quality tourism. As from the implementation of the regula- this action. Vericad warned of spreading false stories about cil’s agenda as a matter of urgency following recent cases tions, tourists will no longer have the option to carry on the events that occurred in Es Vedra, saying that is was irre- of minors being found drunk in the town. Though under drinking on the streets when the bars close via a trip to one sponsible to exacerbate the mood surrounding the affair of the several all night supermarkets in the town. With the through what he termed an “unfounded rumour mill”.