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.
Paying for the Alcudia beach bars
120 million euros in the bank and the EU's paying for the beach bars.
Court upholds sentences for small boat 'skippers'
Two men were first sentenced by the Provincial Court in Palma.
Palma motorbike police to the fore in controlling electric scooters
'Operation Sweep' targets hotspots of potential traffic violations and anti-social behaviour.
The boom in motorcycle and scooter hire in Mallorca
There are concerns about some operators and their 'additional charges'.
The plan to save Mallorca's small shops
In the whole of the Balearics almost 5,000 shops have been lost since 2008.
British company at Palma Airport denounced for employment violations
It is alleged that the company forced employees to sign contracts with "substantial modifications".
"It has a limit": Mallorca support for Canaries' tourism protests
"The Canary Islands have a limit and the Balearic Islands do too."
"Silent majority", "no magic solutions", and motorhomes - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the headlines over the past week.
Thousands of properties in legal limbo may receive a Balearic government amnesty
Large numbers of properties have been in limbo for years.
Residents view Palma bars' reactivation with horror
Bar terraces on the Paseo Marítimo are reopening this weekend.
Green light for Alcudia to switch from horse to electric carriages
Alcudia is the first municipality in the Balearics to formalise the switch to alternatives to horse carriages.
Arrested for padlocking a property to prevent squatters
Jesús Molina wanted to stop squatters; the problem was that it wasn't his property.
Homes for Mallorca's residents ... in the north of Spain
While there is an emphasis on second homes, these developments could also provide main residences.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Weekend activities (19 to 21 April) include concerts, marathons, fairs, and exhibitions across different locations. St. George's Day celebrations from (23 to 25 April) feature shows, talks, and sports in Palmanova.
Owners of "scandalous" holiday rental home face hefty fine
The Council of Mallorca's tourism inspectorate has been handed all the relevant information.
Comment
Whose homes are they anyway?
If hoteliers can build for employees, then there is land for everyone.
Andrew Ede 19/04/2024 11:21