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.
Bad weather alerts for Mallorca on Wednesday
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the fourth of December.
UK tourism in the Balearics rises again as the annual record for the total number of tourists is broken
The total number of all tourists up to October was a new record - over 18 million.
Police in Mallorca bust a company that had more than 100 illegal care workers
The highest number of workers in an 'irregular' situation ever encountered in the Balearics.
First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
The travel agencies association in the Balearics had predicted that the system would crash.
Mallorca's motorhome dwellers face another problem - squatters
Residents of motorhome settlements are organising surveillance.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - Rain and cooler on Tuesday but warmer later in the week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the second of December.
Criticised by the tourism industry, rejected by Congress, but Spain's new registry of travellers comes into force on Monday
Spain's interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, insists that current regulations are obsolete and that new ones are needed to combat terrorist activity and organised crime.
Prison sentence demand for driver who ran over and killed a truck driver in Palma
The incident occurred in July 2023.
The four torrents in Mallorca with the greatest risk of a repeat of the Sant Llorenç disaster
There is a bitter political debate about permitting development in areas prone to flooding.
Mallorca's archaeological sites - How much has been looted?
There is vast archaeological wealth at the bottom of the sea.
Unloved and unwanted: Alcudia's Es Fogueró Palace
Closed for 32 years and with no commitment from any source as to its future.
Mallorca's rural land is being "cannibalised"
There are grave concerns about the implications of the Balearic Government's administrative simplification legislation.
Licences in place for Alcampo's 'mega-centre' in Mallorca
Small retailers are opposed to the development.
Balearic Government's pact for tourism sustainability in tatters as key group pulls out
The Forum for Civil Society has attacked the lack of "a participatory, rigorous and transparent methodology".
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week, we talk about the cheapest places to buy a home, large property portfolios, citizen protests, civil society participation in debates, hotels opening in the low season, graffiti fines, free buses, and problems with recruiting staff.
Lawyer at the centre of Spain's biggest real-estate scam arrested in Palma
Francisco Comitre is implicated in 'Operation Cocoon', a case that dates back to 2015.
Guided tours' limit could mean fewer tourists in Palma
The town hall intends reducing the number of people on guided tours to a maximum of twenty.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
Comment
Michael O’Leary vs. Spain
Michael O’Leary has never exactly traded in bonhomie where Spain’s politicians are concerned.
Andrew Ede 29/11/2024 09:59