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.
Celebrating the "labour festival" - the first of May
In Mallorca, it marks what is often referred to as the official start of the tourism season.
Iberostar boss is Forbes CEO of the year in Spain
Miguel Fluxà is a member of a family business dynasty that started with a footwear company in 1877.
Clampdown on Mallorca youth hostels offering tourist accommodation
One reason for the clampdown - youth hostels don't charge the tourist tax.
Come on in, the sea in Mallorca's lovely, but ...
Sea temperature is currently two degrees above normal.
Restaurants denounced for charging for tap water
Balearic regulations require tap water to be served free of charge.
Caravans with sea views from 57 euros a night in Mallorca
Caravans and motorhomes to live in, for extended rent and for tourists.
Palma at 100% for the May holiday
Demand boosted by two major events taking place over the weekend.
Despite the warm weather, there is still some snow in Mallorca's mountains
No snow of any significance since the start of March.
SOS Housing campaign for "the most serious problem" in the Balearics
A housing emergency decree and a twenty-year "pact" are needed to address solutions.
Two arrests following sexual and physical assaults at a Palma club
One person was beaten unconscious.
Fears of bad harvests in Mallorca because of a dry and hot April
Mallorca isn't experiencing the serious drought that is affecting parts of the mainland.
Election promise for some car-free roads in Mallorca
"We must commit to reducing the use of cars."
Pirate transport at the airport can't be eradicated without police
Palma town hall doesn't support having a permanent police presence at the airport.
The high-speed drugs chase at sea - two accomplices arrested
The drugs were meant to have all been loaded onto vehicles at Cala Sa Nau in Felanitx.
Taxi driver attacked in Palma thought he was done for
The National Police are looking for seven individuals.
Solar panels - Not in my backyard
GOB claim that the government is “imposing” solar projects on municipalities, Ramis arguing that there has been no “territorial planning” for them.
Mallorca anticipating April days of intense heat
It could reach 35C towards the end of the week.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Beware banks bearing gifts
"A lot of publicity for, quite frankly, not very much."
Andrew Ede 28/04/2023 10:34