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Andrew Ede
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.

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Covid restrictions in the Balearics were unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the likes of the curfew were unconstitutional.

Andrew Ede 20/11/2024 18:17

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Thursday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, November 21.

Andrew Ede 20/11/2024 16:50

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VAT will not be charged on Mallorca holiday lets ... for now

There is still the possibility of amendment to the EU VAT directive.

Andrew Ede 20/11/2024 08:21

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Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - On alert for high wind

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the twentieth of November.

Andrew Ede 19/11/2024 15:06

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Mallorca restaurants: "People prefer to live rather than work"

The island's restaurants continue to struggle to find enough staff.

Andrew Ede 19/11/2024 05:35

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Monday's weather in Mallorca - Maybe a spot of snow later this week

The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the eighteenth of November.

Andrew Ede 17/11/2024 16:42

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Will holiday rentals go from zero VAT to 21%?

The Spanish Government hopes this tax change will put holiday rentals back on the market for permanent residential letting.

Andrew Ede 17/11/2024 08:32

Travelling

German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record

Low-season tourism in Mallorca is heavily reliant on the German and Spanish markets.

Andrew Ede 17/11/2024 06:49

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Sunday's weather in Mallorca - Pleasant

The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, the seventeenth of November.

Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 17:06

Hotels

How many fines can the Hotel Formentor notch up?

Five million euros for rebuilding without a licence.

Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 08:14

Comment

Dissuasive or persuasive? The tourist tax

General opinion has been that the tourist tax doesn't deter holidaymakers. Will an increase prove to be dissuasive or not?

Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 07:40

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Town hall denies that more will be spent on Palma tourism promotion

The tourism councillor was "living on another planet" and disregarding the protests against overtourism.

Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 06:28

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Outcry over elimination of gender violence complaints procedure forces Palma rethink

The opposition demanded immediate resignations following the Thursday announcement.

Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 05:39

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Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the sixteenth of November.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2024 18:32

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Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

This week we talk about the weather, fire, Palma Springs project, social housing, protecting heritage and limit vehicles entering Mallorca.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2024 12:05

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Son Banya drugs clans had stocked up because of the weather forecast

When there are bad weather alerts, purchases are made earlier, and the police know they are.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2024 09:34