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.
Mallorca news round-up: Top stories from the past week
Tough on crime, or is it? One truly appalling crime. Plus other stories that made the headlines.
What's on in Mallorca from Friday to Sunday
Some highlights this weekend - demons' correfocs in Felanitx and Soller; final concerts for the festivals in Pollensa and Valldemossa.
Reach for the skies - Taller buildings a solution to Palma's housing crisis
The government will be approving a raft of urgent measures.
Mallorca court declaring hotel timeshare contracts null and void
Cases where contracts exceeded the period permitted by law.
Balearics tourism - Highest price increases in Spain
But demand is said to have been unaffected.
Magalluf gang rape - Tourists were invited to have "free sex"
The abusers apparently invited others who they didn't know to join in.
Six million euros - the cost of illegal travel discount for temporary foreign residents
Town halls issue certificates, but many have a lack of personnel.
Temporary foreign residents in Mallorca getting travel discount illegally
"The problem lies with administrative control failures, both by municipalities and by airlines."
Fines totalling 180,000 euros for balconing in Magalluf
Five foreign tourists have each been fined 36,000 euros.
Two arrests in France in connection with Magalluf gang rape case
The Gendarmerie nationale made the arrests on Sunday.
Warning that tax reductions will damage the sustainability of Balearic finances
The Balearic government is affected by increased interest payments for its huge debt.
300,000 euros compensation for Briton blinded by Magalluf club paint gun
Dillon Connery, then 18, was hit in the face at point-blank range by a paint bag.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, August 21 to Thursday, August 24
Fiestas in Soller, Felanitx, Son Ferrer (among others); Festival of the Lanterns; Deya, Pollensa and Sa Pobla music festivals ...
Magalluf gang rape: Woman's phone was stolen
The number was dialled, which led to the first arrests.
Storms and heavy rain forecast for Mallorca later this week
Remaining hot this week, especially in the interior.
The new government's plans for addressing the housing crisis in Mallorca
Public land will be transferred to developers for the building of homes to rent.
Playa de Palma at night, fuelled by alcohol street sellers
The street sellers take advantage of the tourism of excesses law.
Food price increase in Mallorca still in double digits
"Families have to eat. Even if the price rises, they will have to continue buying."
Alcudia police - a strong presence on social media
Transparency, prevention and citizen collaboration - key reasons for the force's Facebook activity.
Comment
Another load of tourist tax nonsense
There is actually an easier formula for residents not paying the tourist tax.
Andrew Ede 20/08/2023 14:44