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Brussels Finally Bows to Farmers? Funding Remains Independent, But Budget Cuts Still Likely
The European Conservative
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July 7, 2025
Due to unprecedented mobilization from farmers’ organizations and resistance from the majority of member states, the European Commission has reportedly given up on its plans to eliminate the independent CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) funds under...
Spanish berry brand expects to continue growing in exports
Fresh Plaza
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July 1, 2025
After a challenging berry campaign due to the impact of the weather, the Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Santa María de la Rábida (Fresón de Palos) has managed to grow in terms of volume compared to the previous season and continues to increase its...
The Alpujarra village in southern Spain that has gone back in time to recreate an ancient agricultural practice
SUR in English
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July 7, 2025
Monday, 7 July 2025, 14:36 Compartir Threshing machines, shovels, forks and pitchforks, sieves, mules, piles of hay, sheaves, branches... Ugíjar in Granada province's Alpujarra recently celebrated the annual Fiesta de la Trilla (threshing...
Spain's Zelestra gains an extra $280 million in financing for renewable energy projects
ETManufacturing.in
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July 2, 2025
The loan now has an extra year before it matures - which will be in March 2029, he added.Spain's Zelestra has secured a €235 million ($277 million) increase to an existing loan scheme which will help it develop renewable energy projects in Europe,...
Spain, Greece and Italy vaccination travel advice update for all UK tourists
Bristol Post
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July 2, 2025
Current travel advice highlights which vaccinations are recommended for people planning trips abroad With summer now here, many Brits are likely flying off to distant locations in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it's vital to be...
Tourist warning in Spain: Foreign woman ‘needle spiked in Malaga nightclub’
Olive Press
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July 7, 2025
POLICE are investigating a suspected incident of ‘needle spiking’ after a tourist was sexually assaulted at a Malaga nightclub. The woman reported the attack at a city centre venue on June 28, telling officers she believed she had been injected...
Pamplona bull-runners are tossed around and trampled with at least six injured under the hooves of rampaging animals as famous Spanish festival gets underway
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Six Pamplona bull-runners have been rushed to hospital with injuries after being trampled by the rampaging animals on the first day of the famous Running of the Bulls festival in northern Spain. Medics confirmed the casualty toll half an hour...
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
Engineering News
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Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “Produce of South Africa.” They have become a staple in the US — the world’s...
Octopus Farming in the U.S. Doesn’t Exist, and a New Bill Wants to Keep It That Way
The Good Men Project - California
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July 7, 2025
By Gaea Cabico, Sentient Media “A lot of people say an octopus is like an alien. But the strange thing is, as you get closer to them, you realize that we’re very similar in a lot of ways,” filmmaker Craig Foster said in the opening of the...
Sidehill Farm's new owner can't wait to take the yogurt-making business to a new level
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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HAWLEY — Sidehill Farm, the maker of certified organic yogurt, has a new owner, Jillian Williams, and will, by year’s end, get a new name. Williams, 35, hopes to expand the business that Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski began in Ashfield in...
Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe
BBC
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Thomas MackintoshBBC News ShareSave A woman fans herself during the June heatwave in Madrid Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain's weather service Aemet said the...
Spain, France and Turkey warnings see holidaymakers change plans
Glasgow Live
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July 1, 2025
Wildfires have wreaked havoc on holiday resorts in Turkey as a prolonged heatwave sweeps across much of Europe, prompting increased warnings. An oppressive 'heat dome' settled over countries ranging from France, Portugal and Spain to Turkey on...
Spain: EIB Group and CaixaBank to provide small businesses and mid-caps with access to €900 million of new financing to promote investment, cover liquidity needs and back the agricultural sector
The European Sting
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July 1, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. €20 million loan will support seafood value chains, a strategic pillar of cooperation between Mauritania and the European Union 30% of financing specially...
New raspberry varieties emerge after twelve years of research
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
"The raspberry of the future is here. It is bright red when ripe and the result of new varieties that can withstand parasite attacks and climate change. These varieties can also tolerate high temperatures in polytunnels and produce high yields."...
I’ve visited Spain for 30 years — but this cruise showed new sides of it
The Times
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Spring sunshine was filtering through the branches of an ancient olive tree, insects buzzing lazily, a cat snoozing in a pool of warmth. Eight of us were sitting around a table in the shade, chatting. I took a sip of giro ros, a dry, spicy and...
Spain sets new June temperature record amid deadly heatwave
Xinhua News Agency
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MADRID, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Spain recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of June over the weekend, as a fierce heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) reported that the town of El...
The tiny underrated European island with a 16-mile long beach - not in Spain nor Italy
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
A European island with an endless golden coastline, a beautiful lighthouse and stunning views is a great holiday destination. As much of Europe sizzles with high temperature warnings of up to 40C, this ideal escape offers more enjoyable beach...
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next?
Euronews
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Ireland, Lithuania and Spain are vying for leadership of the Eurogroup on Monday, which chairs the monthly meetings of the 20 eurozone finance ministers and plays a key role in coordinating and influencing the Council’s economic policy decisions....
Spain and Portugal hit record temperatures
The Times
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Temperatures in Spain and Portugal soared to record June highs of 46C as a punishing heat dome covered Europe and high winds helped to fan large wildfires in France and Turkey. An “unprecedented” number of heat alerts were put in place across...
Spain records 46C as Europe grapples with scorching heat; 'no longer a rare event,' warns UN
The New Indian Express
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Portuguese authorities issued a red heat warning Monday for seven of 18 districts as temperatures were forecast to hit 43 degrees Celsius (more than 109F). The first heatwave of the year has gripped Spain since the weekend and no relief is...