Ara Balears in English - alternative

A new moment for sovereignty

Sebastià Portell — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:30:27 +0000

Good news is also coming from the Valencian Community. A few days ago, an internal Compromís poll was published, confirming a trend already emerging in other stateless nations of the Iberian Peninsula: pro-independence parties could be the alternative to the PP and Vox governments. The fact that the poll shows a four-way tie between Compromís (25-26 seats), Vox (25-26), the PSPV (24-25), and the PP (24-25) undoubtedly reflects a significant tectonic shift. On the one hand, there's the reaction of Valencian society to Mazón's disastrous handling of the torrential rains. On the other, there's the lack of leadership in the PSPV, which is too preoccupied with "preventing further glories for Spain" from within the ministerial sphere. Can this map help us envision a new horizon for the Balearic Islands?

Prohibition

Melcior Comes — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:30:13 +0000

The idea that access to social networks should be restricted to those over sixteen years of age, as is being discussed in our country, or as is already being legislated in other countries in the area, raises a whole set of questions about why these tools have come to be considered so harmful, or whether what should be done is to regulate their content and not their users.

Alternativa Docent demands more time and better pay for tutors

Jaume Cladera Mas — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:24:34 +0000

The teachers' union Alternativa Docente has demanded urgent improvements from the Regional Ministry of Education regarding the working conditions of tutors, a role they consider crucial to the functioning of the education system, but which, they denounce, continues to be undervalued in terms of both resources and professional recognition. According to the union, the role of the tutor is much more than a supplementary function. It is a complex and demanding task, essential for the comprehensive support of students and the cohesion of schools. However, year after year, this work has taken on more responsibilities without any corresponding real improvements in time, conditions, or financial compensation. Currently, tutors must cope with a growing volume of bureaucracy and report writing, individualized student support, and the management of increasingly large and diverse groups. This also includes the design and monitoring of complementary activities, the emotional management of students in increasingly complex social contexts, support and mediation with families, and constant coordination with teaching teams and external services.