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.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Squatters in Mallorca tourist apartments - Five years on
There are still nine squatters. At one point around seventy apartments were occupied.
Rental debt in the Balearics is the second highest in Spain
There is a caveat - the actual number of tenants in debt is below average.
Airlines demanding 600 million euros for the residents' discount
Airlines point to an increase in the number of passengers entitled to the discount in 2024.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend's highlights include Palma's Correfoc on Sunday, marking the conclusion of the Sant Sebastià festivities, and the Garden Hotels-Luxcom Mallorca Cycling Challenge, kicking off on Saturday for both women and men categories.
Spain's 'omnibus' decree rejected; Buses still free, but Balearic finance and pensions affected
There is union criticism of "irresponsible political tactics" of the parties who voted against the omnibus law.
Meliá Hotels CEO - "We must put limits on the growth in tourist numbers"
Gabriel Escarrer highlighted the necessity to limit the "chaos" of holiday rentals.
Balearics huge investment in tourism sustainability
The largest investment ever, and most of the money comes from the tourist tax.
Electric carriages now expected to be on Alcudia's roads this season
Alcudia will be the first place in Mallorca to start replacing horse-drawn carriages with electric carriages.
Mallorca heads to the Madrid tourism fair with record numbers but also great challenges
Less about promotion, more about sustainable tourism and responsible tourism messaging.
Which places in Mallorca attract the most interest among luxury-home foreign buyers?
According to the property website Idealista.
Mallorca coasts threatened by invasive seaweed
Preventive measures are needed against Rugulopterix okamurae.
The impossibility of camping and caravan holidays in Mallorca
An association of caravaners and campers wants regulatory change, but the omens are not good.
Monday weather in Mallorca - Getting warmer in the week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, January 20.
Last squatters leave Cala Bona aparthotel
Left on the condition that no civil or criminal action is taken against them.
Night Manager set in Pollensa opening to the public; and the glamour of Formentor
A pilot scheme for visits to La Fortalesa by groups of senior citizens will start in February.
Comment
Mallorca’s tourism - Where’s the sustainability?
Are tourists, urged to be responsible, being let down by those charged with bringing about sustainability?
Andrew Ede 24/01/2025 09:56