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30-01-2021, 19:59
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News reports 2021
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...opulation.html
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Two things that arise from this are the administration of Pollensa and the municipality’s demographics
As of the end of December, Pollensa’s municipal register had 17,177 people. Of these, 9,126 were living in Pollensa itself, 7,766 in Puerto Pollensa and 285 in Cala Sant Vicenç.
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This leads one to wonder if this shift in the age balance is at least partly due to migration from Pollensa because of difficulties with finding affordable accommodation, or indeed any, such has been the explosion in holiday rentals, a point that former mayor, Miquel Àngel March, has made.
When it comes to administration, the population difference between Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa isn’t that great. It does therefore point to some validity to the argument that Puerto Pollensa should have greater administrative autonomy.
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See full article on the MDB website
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06-02-2021, 16:25
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Mallorcan potato exports.
Looks like Clinkham might not get his Mallorcan spuds this year, i hope they get this sorted. From the MDB today :- https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...o-exports.html
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06-02-2021, 18:21
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\majorcan Spuds
I too like the Majorcan Potatoes.
Just checked the T'internet, and Tesco are saying that they will be instore from 20th March for a period of 5 weeks.
Relax and shop Clinkham!!
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07-02-2021, 12:07
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My main concern is that President " Bonaparte" Macron may object to the fact that the "Rostbiffs" have again acted in a manner that is too efficient by once again by ordering their supply too quickly.
Will the French fishermen blockade Palma Port in an attempt to disrupt our supply!!
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07-02-2021, 20:13
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Miller. Have you actually ever listened to yourself ?
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09-02-2021, 11:06
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Miller. Have you actually ever listened to yourself ?
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Often, at least I woke you up.
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18-02-2021, 11:43
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18-02-2021, 15:46
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Naughty boy, but no. It's funny....
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19-02-2021, 12:34
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If I had posted that someone would have told me off by now!!!
See above.
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19-02-2021, 17:47
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If I had posted that someone would have told me off by now!!!
See above.
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I can only imagine that Bails is a Frenchie!
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19-02-2021, 17:53
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OK guys lets not get into a slanging match, thank you .
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20-02-2021, 09:54
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I would take notice of Madam "S" if i were you
Her warnigs are not to be taken lightly.
If you insist in carrying on, a lick of the cat could well follow.
I can vouch for this.
That's the Cat of nine tails by the way for those not familiar with the term, so no perverse jokes please.
Last edited by pollensafan; 20-02-2021 at 09:56.
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24-02-2021, 16:40
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https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...residents.html
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Foreign residents have helped raise 128,000 euros in Pollensa to help those in need as part of the SOS Pollensa appeal led by Alan Ponce, the former ex-President of the Club Nautico in Puerto Pollensa.
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One foreign resident, who wishes to remain annoymous will be donating 20,000 euros a month over the next three months. A total of 66,000 euros was transfered directly to the Pollensa Church which is spearheading the appeal.
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see full article (and picture) in the MDB website
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24-02-2021, 18:34
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Wow, what a magnificent gesture.
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25-02-2021, 11:51
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Good news Clinkham, Britain will have Mallorcan potatoes after all .
https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...exports-1.html
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