Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules
"There's one set of rules for Europe and another for those producing outside."
Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules
A handful of bomba rice is pictured in the barn before going to the mill, in Sollana, Valencia, as rice farmers in the Valencian Community say their harvest of bomba rice, a variety grown almost exclusively in Spain, has been affected by EU environmental regulations in Spain, February 7, 2024. REUTERS/ Eva Manez
January was the second warmest on record in Mallorca
Fine settled weather forecast to turn in the Balearics over the coming days.
The scene of the incident in central Palma.
The scene of the incident in central Palma.
Fewer queues expected at Palma airport this year for UK arrivals.
Fewer queues expected at Palma airport this year for UK arrivals.
Mallorca makes it easier for British arrivals
Holiday makers will not have to remove their liquids and electronics for scanning.
Anger over Spain air fare hikes
A rise of up to 20% in the price of tickets is predicted.
Storm ‘Karlotta’ to hit Spain on Wednesday, heading for the Balearics
Temperatures will fall in the Balearics this weekend.
New speed radar and traps in Mallorca and Ibiza.
New speed radar and traps in Mallorca and Ibiza.
Mallorca farmers mount tractor protest, join EU wave of action
Wave of protests being planned across the Balearics.
Michael Douglas banned from filling his Mallorca swimming pool
Concerns mounting about a lack of water this summer.
Mallorca could face food shortages
Farmers in the Balearics may also join the protest.
Staff complaints against British company that manages Palma passport control
Industrial action not being ruled out.
The Wall Street Journal lists its best Mallorca hotels for Americans this year
Rafa Nadal and the Meliá chain have caught the US eye.
British summer passport warning if flying to Mallorca
Since Brexit passports must be less than 10 years old on the day of arrival in the EU.
Four years for British Magalluf rape suspect
43-yewar-old ordered to stay away from the victim for 15 years.
Tiffany Barnard at home in Soller.
Tiffany Barnard at home in Soller.
The Mallorca-based British life coach rated one of the best in Spain
“If you want to do something, you want to achieve something and you visualise it, you know what you are doing and you’re going to take the steps to get there, you will do it.”
Balearics placed on storm footing for the weekend
Boat owners advised to secure moorings.
Spain could be set for a very important visit later this month.
Spain could be set for a very important visit later this month.