Costitx has woken up to one of those news items that hurt the spirit, memory, and heritage. Unknown individuals have stolen the image of the Virgin Mary that presided over the well-known chapel on Carrer Major, located right at the entrance to the urban center when arriving from the Sencelles road.

The Costitx Town Council has decided to stand up to incivility and has launched an emergency plan to secure the waste disposal site with a new access card system and the installation of surveillance cameras equipped with artificial intelligence. This has resulted in the imposition of a dozen fines in the first half-year of operation.

The Costitx Town Council has issued fines in the last three months to people who have illegally dumped construction debris at the municipal recycling center. The installation of surveillance cameras has been key to identifying the offenders and processing the corresponding fines, which range from €300 to €1,500, as established by the municipal ordinance. In some of the detected cases, as can be seen in the image provided by the Town Council, the perpetrators even used wheelbarrows to unload the waste, clearly violating the regulations on the management of construction debris. Three of the fines were considered serious and carried the maximum penalty stipulated by the ordinance, amounting to €1,500. In the other cases, the infractions were minor, and the fine was €300. The City Council reminds residents that this type of waste cannot be freely disposed of at the recycling center; instead, the established procedures must be followed to ensure proper and environmentally responsible management. The City Council urges citizens to act responsibly and with environmental awareness to preserve the environment and avoid penalties.

Costitx Town Council has launched a new tourism campaign to promote local heritage and culture. Titled "Welcome to Costitx," the council has promoted a video campaign on social media and informational posters placed in different locations throughout the town.