Gracias amigos! Britain spends five billion on Spanish fruit and vegetables
80 percent of lettuces sold in Britain are from Spain
Mallorca takes a big bite out of American food
The most American of dishes has been Mallorcanised and restaurateurs have decided to make them the stars on the local menus.

Heated debate between tourist sector and the Spanish government continues over new registration scheme.
Heated debate between tourist sector and the Spanish government continues over new registration scheme.
Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card
The argument over the new 'big brother' visitor registration scheme rumbles on with calls for it to be scrapped.

Michael O'Leary during the presentation in Madrid with an image of Spain's Consumer Affairs Minister who he has now said is a "
Michael O'Leary during the presentation in Madrid with an image of Spain's Consumer Affairs Minister who he has now said is a "clown".
Poles vault into fourth spot as they go on massive property spending spree in Spain
Further growth is expected this year

Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.
Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.
Orban, Le Pen hail Trump at far-right 'Patriots' summit in Madrid
Far right party Vox has steadily gained ground in Spain in several polls over the past months.

Spanish far-right party VOX holds rally with other European far-right leaders
Czech Motorist Party's leader Petr Macinka, former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) leader Martin Helme, Portugal's far-right political party Chega leader Andre Ventura, Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders , Spain's far-right party Vox leader Santiago Abascal and French far-right leader and member of parliament Marine Le Pen, President of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Greek leader of "Voice of Reason" party Afroditi Latinopoulou and co-leader of Polish far-right political alliance Confederation Krzysztof Bosak stand on stage at Spanish far-right party VOX rally with other European far-right leaders, in Madrid, Spain, February 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Don't get caught by hidden roaming fees in the EU.
Don't get caught by hidden roaming fees in the EU.
Don’t get caught using your mobile on holiday
Britons travelling to the EU will need to check the roaming policies of their mobile operator before they go abroad.

Carlos Martínez and his ‘Porc 3’ were crowned winners of the Horeca 2025 Best Gourmet Sandwich Competition.
Carlos Martínez and his ‘Porc 3’ were crowned winners of the Horeca 2025 Best Gourmet Sandwich Competition.
Discover the best gourmet sandwich in Mallorca
Lovers of fine cuisine will have the opportunity to taste Porc 3 at the Academy’s US Open Café in the near future.

The Mountain Rescue Group in action.
The Mountain Rescue Group in action.
Mallorca mountain rescue record
To avoid incidents in the mountains, the GRM recommends that hikers take care when going out on excursions. Know the area well, ensure that the hike is suitable for each person’s physical ability, equip oneself properly and be aware of the weather conditions.

Trying to find a winter weekend hotel deal is a proving a challenge in Mallorca.
Trying to find a winter weekend hotel deal is a proving a challenge in Mallorca.

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It is found mainly in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage.

Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and
Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and Mallorca, posing a threat to local ecosystems.
Lutein: The vital vitamin for eye health protection
Regular consumption has been linked to preventing age-related eye conditions, with studies showing particular effectiveness against cataracts and macular degeneration.
Comment
The pain of finding a hotel open in Mallorca
Hoteliers announced at the recent travel fair in Madrid that 30% of hotels would be open in February. Well I can’t find a sensibly priced one for a weekend.
Humphrey Carter07/02/2025 11:38