A group of fishermen found the lifeless body of a woman this Wednesday at noon in waters near the island of Formentera, as confirmed by the Civil Guard.

An investigation led by the Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (Creaf) warns that the horseshoe snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), an invasive snake that already occupies 90% of Ibiza and can swim to the islets, "threatens" to extinguish the Pitiusa lizard (Podarcis pityusensis).

A study led by the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (Creaf) warns that the horseshoe whip snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), an invasive snake that already occupies 90% of Ibiza and can swim to islets, "threatens" to extinguish the Balearic lizard (Podarcis pityusensis).

A 49-year-old man is admitted to the Policlinic Nuestra Señora del Rosario in Ibiza after suffering a brutal homophobic beating in the early hours of Friday to Saturday in Formentera, as reported by the entity La Clau de s’Armari and condemned by the island council and the government.

L’Estufador is a coastal area located on the southern slope of La Mola, between El Ram and Punta Roja. The strict toponym, documented as early as 1712, refers to a cove at the foot of the cliff where there is a fishermen's pier, close to the outlet of the Torrent de la Talaia and Punta de les Pesqueretes. There is also the path of L’Estufador, which connects these landing places with the nucleus of El Pilar de La Mola, crossing the territories of the Talaiassa estate. Popular tradition associates the name L’Estufador with peculiar cavities in the rock that, when receiving waves on stormy days, expelled water vertically, creating a spring. These rock formations were removed by fishermen during the first half of the seventies, to prevent them from favoring the accumulation of posidonia. (source: eeif.es)

The plenary session of the Senate has definitively approved this Wednesday the reform of the Spanish Constitution promoted by the Balearic Parliament that modifies article 69.3 so that the island of Formentera has its own senator and is detached from the electoral tandem it currently forms with Ibiza.

The Consell Insular de Formentera has decided to intervene motu proprio on the coast due to the lack of action by the Spanish government (competent administration) in maintaining the protection elements of the dune systems of the Natural Park of Ses Salines.

The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the death of two bodies found on the beaches of Formentera.

The Civil Guard is investigating the discovery of the body of a dead woman found on a beach in Formentera. According to initial information, the victim may be pregnant, although this remains to be confirmed by the autopsy.

The Constitution will maintain the Castilianized name Ibiza, instead of Eivissa, which is what the Balearic Parliament had requested. The Congress of Deputies has approved this designation in the framework of the debate for Formentera to have its own senator. The proposal originated from a letter from the autonomous Chamber that proposed to give the youngest of the Pitiusa Islands a representative in the Upper Chamber and, in addition, established the designation "Eivissa". However, the PP amended it, stating that, for a "technical" reason, it is appropriate to maintain the toponym in Spanish. The PSOE's abstention allowed it to move forward.

The Congress has endorsed this Thursday the fourth modification of the Constitution of the democracy, and the reform will serve for Formentera to have its own senator. The proposal started from a text from the Balearic Parliament approved unanimously, and has received the majority support of the Lower House, with 312 votes in favor, 33 against, and five abstentions. Vox was the only party that opposed it, because it is against increasing institutional spending. However, this approval is not definitive, as the Senate must ratify it.

In the final hours before the Congress of Deputies vote to decide whether Formentera will have its own senator, there has been unanimous pressure from citizens and organizations on the island in favor of having their own voice. The president of the Formentera Island Council, Óscar Portas, made a "clear and firm" appeal to the parties represented in the Spanish Parliament to support the constitutional reform that would allow the island to have its own senator. The appeal comes on the eve of a vote that Portas himself has described as a "decision of profound democratic significance." According to the island president, this is not a partisan debate, but rather a matter of "institutional responsibility" in the face of a "historic and widely shared" demand by the people of Formentera. In this regard, he warned that "there is no room for abstention" in a vote that, in his opinion, will determine whether the island can be heard "with its own voice" in the Senate. Portas insisted that the proposal has the support of the island's institutions and the Parliament, and appealed for compliance with this political mandate. "We are not asking for a symbolic gesture, but for a fair and consistent decision in the general interest," he asserted. He also rejected the notion that creating a senator for the island is a privilege, defining it instead as a "matter of institutional dignity" and the effective defense of Formentera's interests. Platform of those affected by the coastal delimitation

Meanwhile, the Consell's position has received the support of the Platform of those affected by the coastal delimitation in Formentera, which has also urged the groups in Congress to facilitate the initiative's approval. The organization believes the measure aligns with the Senate's role as a chamber of territorial representation and would allow for the direct addressing of the island's specific needs. The platform emphasizes Formentera's unique character, marked by its island status, size, and isolation—factors that, it argues, justify distinct representation. In this regard, it points out that other territories with similar populations, such as El Hierro, already have their own senator. Both the Council and the platform agree that the vote is a historic opportunity to resolve a long-standing demand. Therefore, they urge the parties to act with foresight and set aside political calculations in a decision that, they assert, directly affects the quality of Formentera's democratic representation within the State.

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The archaeological excavations carried out in the old cemetery of Formentera and the surveys around the Coix quarry, in Els Pujols, have ended without it being possible to locate six victims of the Francoist repression.

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The Civil Guard has confirmed the discovery of two bodies in Formentera in recent days, belonging to men of sub-Saharan origin, likely occupants of a small boat. According to the Civil Guard, as reported to Europa Press, in both cases, private individuals found the bodies and notified them, who then activated the corresponding protocols until their removal. In both cases, the men were wearing life jackets, leading authorities to believe they were occupants of a small boat.

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Juanjo Ferrer was born in Sant Antoni de Portmany, is 55 years old, and is a lawyer. Thanks to a coalition of all the left-wing parties in the Pitiusas Islands, he is the current senator for Ibiza and Formentera; he may be the last, because the process for appointing a senator for Formentera itself—the only Spanish island without this representation in the Senate—has begun as an urgent matter. Progressive and independent, Ferrer advocates for left-wing unity to confront a "very dangerous" moment and criticizes the constant infighting between the PP and the PSOE.

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The PP continues without giving a resounding yes to the proposed law being processed in Congress to amend the Constitution so that Formentera has its own senator. While the left is demanding that the Popular Party take a clear stance, President Marga Prohens insisted this Tuesday that she does not trust the intentions of the PSOE and Sumar, who facilitated their entry into the lower house. "If the PSOE does not distort the law during its passage, Formentera will have a voice in the Senate," she concluded.

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An incident that occurred this past weekend at the Sant Francesc youth center has generated social concern on the island, after several minors were involved in a violent altercation in a space designated for youth recreation. The events have provoked reactions from families, comments on social media, and a statement from the Island Council. According to accounts from some young people present at the center, chairs were thrown during the altercation, and tense moments ensued, requiring the intervention of the facility's staff and the notification of the local police. Some minors claimed to have seen knives, although this has not been confirmed by the police, who are still investigating the incident. The events took place in a space that many families consider safe and a key resource for young people on the island. Following the incident, several parents publicly expressed their concern and demanded explanations and preventative measures to ensure that similar situations do not occur again. The messages disseminated emphasize the need to guarantee safety without singling anyone out based on their origin, appealing to institutional responsibility and adequate supervision of minors. The Formentera Council has acknowledged the concern generated and reiterated that the island has limited resources to provide ongoing care for minors requiring specific support. In this regard, the institution stressed that Formentera lacks certain specialized centers and that it is necessary for other administrations to get involved to provide the island with the appropriate resources. The objective, according to institutional sources, is to preserve coexistence and ensure that public spaces intended for young people are safe. Furthermore, the commitment to bring this situation to the attention of the competent authorities so that Formentera's voice is heard and it receives the necessary resources was reiterated. The events are still under review, and further details regarding the scope of the incident are expected from the authorities.

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The Spanish Congress of Deputies on Tuesday approved a bill to amend the Constitution so that Formentera could have its own senator. The proposal initially had the support of all parties in the Balearic Parliament, except Vox. However, the People's Party (PP) abstained in the congressional vote, while the Socialist Party (PSOE), Sumar, the nationalist parties, and a large part of the mixed group voted in favor. If they do not change their abstention to a "yes" vote when the bill is debated, the residents of Formentera will be left without a senator. The PP has warned that it will vote in favor unless the PSOE introduces "tricks" or "traps" into the final text, and has indicated that for now it has distanced itself from the bill out of "prudence." This was the argument put forward by the PP's spokesperson in the Balearic Parliament, Sebastià Sagreras. "The PP advocates for Formentera to have a senator," he asserted. "We will vote in favor if the PSOE doesn't take advantage of the constitutional reform process to introduce other issues, for example, against the fiscal autonomy of the Balearic Islands," he added. Sagreras made these statements after receiving criticism from the other parties, including Vox, which, despite opposing granting a senator to Formentera, joined the left and criticized the PP for voting in favor in the Balearic Parliament but abstaining in the Congress.

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The Spanish Congress of Deputies will decide this Tuesday whether to approve the initiation of proceedings for a constitutional reform that would grant Formentera its own senator and eliminate its current practice of sharing a constituency with Ibiza in Senate elections. The initiative originates from the Balearic Islands Parliament, which is once again bringing to Madrid a demand that the people of Formentera have been making for years. The proposal seeks to amend Article 69.3 of the Constitution to recognize Formentera as its own electoral constituency in the Senate, as is already the case with other islands in the Balearic archipelago and territories in the Canary Islands. Currently, Ibiza and Formentera jointly elect a single senator, who in this legislature is Juanjo Ferrer, chosen on a unified ticket of progressive forces. This is not the first time the Balearic Parliament has attempted to promote this reform. In three previous legislatures, the initiative reached the Spanish Parliament without success. Now, Congress must decide whether to formally open the constitutional reform process, a step that, if successful, would activate parliamentary debate and allow groups to submit amendments.

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The regulations governing vehicle access to Formentera for next summer remain undefined. The Council of Entities concluded its meeting without reaching an agreement on the Formentera.eco project, after the majority of associations abstained from voting on the two proposals presented by the Ministry of Mobility. The options proposed a gradual reduction of the most polluting vehicles, the distribution of parking permits based on environmental criteria, and maintaining the limit on rental vehicles, already reduced by 16% between 2019 and 2023. They also included measures such as the creation of a specific permit for non-resident workers, public transport, and bicycles. The main difference between the proposals lies in the pace of implementation. Option A advocates for gradual changes and maintains the Category B category for older vehicles, while Option B plans to eliminate parking spaces without an environmental sticker sooner and phase out Category B within two years, while also promoting hybrid and ECO vehicles. In total, 36 associations participated: 21 abstained, nine supported option A, and six supported option B. Given the lack of consensus, the Formentera Council will now begin a dialogue process with social organizations, opposition groups, and the independent councilor to try to reach an agreement.

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