The Algaida Town Council today officially announced the purchase of the building under construction in the town center, which was left behind by Toni Puente after his sudden death in 2021.

Algaida has named Francesc Antich Oliver an Illustrious Son of the municipality, the highest distinction awarded by the Algaida Town Council in recognition of an individual's career and connection to the town. The ceremony took place during an extraordinary plenary session held in the Porrassar multipurpose hall. More than 300 people attended, demonstrating the collective appreciation and recognition for Francesc Antich. Antich was mayor of Algaida from 1991 to 1997 and is a key figure in Balearic politics, who always proudly proclaimed his Algaida roots. Several political figures attended the event, including Francina Armengol, President of the Congress of Deputies, as well as several Secretaries of State: Aina Calvo, Arcadi España, and Rosario Sánchez. Also in attendance were the Balearic Islands Government Councillor, Jaume Bauzà Mayol; the President of IMAS, Guillermo Sánchez Cifre; the Government Delegate in the Balearic Islands, Alfonso Rodríguez; and the Commanding Colonel of the Civil Guard in the Balearic Islands, Alejandro Hernández Mosquera. Following speeches by the various municipal groups praising Francesc Antich, a secret ballot was held, culminating in the unanimous approval of his appointment as an Illustrious Son of Algaida.

The Algaida Town Council is scheduled to approve today the initiation of the process to name Francesc Antich Oliver an Illustrious Son of the municipality. This will take place during the regular session, which includes the commencement of the proceedings in accordance with the mayor's report "that accredits the merits and circumstances of Francesc Antich Oliver." With the approval of the initiation of these proceedings, the Councilor for Culture, Francesc Ramis, will also be appointed as the officer in charge of the final file.