Pound at new 20-month high vs euro
"Euro-sterling is trading close to the bottom end of its post-referendum low"
Spotlight North: EU funds for northern Mallorca tourism diversification
What might these projects be?
EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source
The EU list currently includes two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia.
Spain gets EU approval for $84 bln COVID recovery plan
"This is a historic day for Spain... it means a new understanding of Europe."
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EU flags.
EU countries move towards COVID passes to reopen summer travel
The member states' agreement includes provisions against discrimination towards those who cannot or do not wish to get vaccinated and allows for a range of tests to prove recovery.
EU "digital green certificate" ready by June
The secretary of state for Spain Global is stressing that the certificate will not be discriminatory.
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Will Brussels sprout?
The European Union has come up with a financial package but little else.
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Spain to receive 140 bln euros from EU recovery fund, half in grants
Spain will use the proceeds to encourage investment in its economy's digital transformation, the transition into greener energy sources and education, Sanchez said.
Politics
EU leaders show first signs of compromise on stimulus plan
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez says leaders have obligation to find a deal in EU summit
European Union leaders have an obligation to their citizens to reach an agreement on the EU recovery fund.
Travel
United States not on EU's 'safe' travel list, diplomats say
United States, Russia, Brazil not included in the safe travel list.
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The long wait
“The Germans are starting to arrive on Monday the British will have to wait...”
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Didn’t he do well...?
He gave Europe a going over, even upset Brussels but the Spanish PM is in the money.
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The taxing question
Sooner or later it had be addressed, does Spain raise taxes to save the economy?
The future of the EU
Spain’s deputy PM has warned the EU to either step up or risk extinction.
Tourism
EU governments risk clash with EU exec in bid to save tourism season
Customers must have the right to choose between a cash refund or accepting a voucher for a future package holiday.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
Comment
“Better alone....”
“This is not the European Union´s finest hour...far from it...”
Jason Moore05/03/2021 12:13