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.
On the critical list - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that have made the news over recent days.
Arrest for rape of a British tourist in S'Illot
One arrest; two other men are being sought.
Mallorca tourism protests - Plans to bring the airport to a standstill
A "massive" demonstration will be organised, although no date has been set.
Student residence in Palma doubles as tourist accommodation - and it's legal
A night in a room can typically cost 120 euros.
Mallorca environmentalists want ban on private jets, limit on cruise ships and no property sales to non-residents
"If everything ends up just being a headline, there will be even more protests."
3,000 euros a night in Richard Branson's 13th century Mallorcan watchtower
The watchtower is one of the oldest in Mallorca.
Panama Papers link to illegal tourist apartments in Palma
The opposition in Palma have drawn attention to three particular buildings where there are illegal holiday lets.
Arrested after attacking Alcudia doorman with a bottle
At the Magic Centre in Puerto Alcudia.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (May 17-19) there are fairs in Capdepera (Mediaeval Market) and Sant Jordi (Snail Fair).
Sentences totalling 138 years for the gang rape of a 15-year-old in Palma
One of the four men has been sentenced to fifty years.
Lluc Sanctuary faces fine for illegal tourist accommodation
268 accommodation places for which there is no permission.
Palma arrests have increased by 175%
The chief of police says efforts are being made to recruit more officers.
Rents 30% lower under Balearic government's scheme for empty homes
The government believes that "thousands of apartments" will come onto the market.
Hoteliers say that Mallorca has reached "a critical situation"
"A balance of coexistence between residents and visitors has long been an issue on these islands."
Stickers for 'Don't tag this (Mallorcan) beach, bitch!'
Overcrowding affects residents, but tourists are also harmed.
- 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
Tourists paying to control themselves in Mallorca
Eleven per cent of tourist tax for security and “awareness” in four limited areas of four municipalities.
Andrew Ede 16/05/2024 14:42