Andrew Ede
Background in business publishing. Started an online blog about Mallorca in 2005, which went daily in 2007, covering culture, environment, history, politics, tourism and more. Became a regular contributor to the Bulletin in 2010 before joining the staff a few years later.
Airport woes, estate agent joy - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that have been in the news over recent days.
Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
There was a fault with the plane that should have left at 8am.
Businesses attack tourism of excesses decree amendment
Playa de Palma business associations believe that the real problem is shops that encourage the drinking of alcohol on the streets.
Muro doesn't know how many beach sunloungers it can have
Last year, an excessive number of sunloungers had to be removed.
Police investigating Palma Airport insects in coffee case
It is alleged that machines aren't cleaned as often as they should be.
Police destroy "fortification" at the Son Banya "drugs supermarket"
The fence had been intended to prevent police entering.
Palma Airport investigation after woman is poisoned by vending machine coffee
The cup of coffee was contaminated with insects.
Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding
Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.
Hotel Formentor company given ten days to quit the car park
The transfer of the car park to the town hall was a condition of the hotel's redevelopment licence.
Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law
The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.
Ten years on and cyclist 'saturation' in the mountains has increased
In 2014, the mayor of Escorca warned that infrastructure needed to be improved.
Government plan to measure Mallorca beach overcrowding
The pilot project will focus on one as yet unnamed beach.
Mother arrested for leaving her son home-alone for several weeks
Neighbours called the police because the boy was banging on doors in the middle of the night.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, 24 April, 2024.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
April 26-28: Alcudia's Feria de Abril with equestrian shows, flamenco, and music. The 40th Palma International Boat Show; rockabilly; classical music; Pollensa's wine fair; and St. George celebrations continue in Palmanova.
After years of demanding proper regulation of the sector, estate agents in the Balearics celebrate new law
"All kinds of opportunists have proliferated and for the most part have avoided or ignored the laws."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
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