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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.

Lifestyle

Alcudia gets tough on quads and buggies

Town halls have been introducing bylaws to cover areas that don’t have protected status, such as the Albufera park...

Andrew Ede 31/03/2023 11:55

Lifestyle

The Hero of Santa Margalida

It is nevertheless possible to say that there was something heroic about Hero in the sense of the effort that must have been made to create the well - a “magnificent communal well”.

Andrew Ede 31/03/2023 10:28

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Doubts raised as to plan to tackle illegal holiday lets in Palma

The method is legal, but the evidence gathered may prove to be insufficient.

Andrew Ede 31/03/2023 09:17

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Developers attack lack of "decisive political action" to solve housing problems

"All developable land with the possibility of building affordable housing has been removed."

Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 16:09

Comment

Criticisms of tourism in Franco’s days

The invaded island of 1969 had seen nothing like the invasion that was to come and which today gives rise to uncensored criticism and to demands for the very control that had been absent.

Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 15:22

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Proposal for automated noise control for Mallorca holiday rentals

Systems would notify owners and the police if there is excessive noise.

Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 08:39

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Taxi drivers warning of "monumental traffic jams" in Palma this summer

Additional factors this year on top of problems that were evident last summer.

Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 07:52

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Balearic Boxing Federation president arrested and faces various allegations

Allegations of illegal immigration and misuse of public funds as well as possible match fixing.

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 20:07

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Ex-Pollensa mayor still under investigation for removal of beach terrace

Tomeu Cifre says that the terrace was sealed off and then removed because it didn't have a licence.

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 18:05

A safer Magalluf

How Magalluf's Mallorca Live Festival has become a strategic event for the island

The festival is a clear example of successful public-private collaboration in seeking to position Mallorca as a "responsible cultural, family and leisure destination".

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 09:43

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School bus driver charged after running over a student

A 16-year-old girl is in intensive care at Son Espases Hospital.

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 09:20

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Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights

Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 08:42

Majorca tourism

Tourism inspectors posing as illegal holiday let clients

For now, the tactic will be specific to Palma, where there is a ban on all apartments being let as tourist accommodation.

Andrew Ede 29/03/2023 07:51

A safer Magalluf

Magalluf and the "motor of change" - Culture and literature

Magalluf is undergoing transformation, so what better than to make culture central to Magalluf, a culture very different to the "laboratory" that had given rise to the sensationalism examined by Tomeu Canyelles and Biel Vives.

Andrew Ede 28/03/2023 15:04

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Mallorca's town halls and the war against buggies and off-road vehicles

There are government regulations for protected areas, so town halls are having to adopt specific bylaws.

Andrew Ede 28/03/2023 08:04