Did you see any mention about this issue in changelog? NO
This is a basic feature for al phones around the world .Basic features are implemented in al firmwares in ALL smartphones around the world
I can live with old rom but you are not correct
I think it's not official version because there is no certification.Device must be unlocked for flashing this "global" rom.It' s a nonsense for an official firmware
Xiaomi.eu is the best choiche
You can check bootloader status in fastboot mode
take a look here http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/bootloader-status-check-no-available-recovery.31261/
As in 1 post picture i flashed recovery (not edited boot .img only recovery) after 1 flash still no recovery..after 2 flash still no recovery.Now i flashed recovery and modified boot img and its working.Strange things :)