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.
Visits to La Fortalesa really shouldn’t be that difficult
La Fortalesa is an asset in the cultural interest (BIC), which means that the public should be allowed to visit - at minimum - four days a month at times to be agreed.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 31 to Thursday, August 3
Not to be missed this week is the mock battle between Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
"Prohibitive prices" blamed for the shortage of qualified workers in Mallorca
To the high cost of living can be added factors such as seeking greater personal fulfilment and the school dropout rate.
Shortage of air-conditioning installers in Mallorca
Waiting time of at least a month for installation.
Traffic to be restricted in Deya
New ordinance will come into effect in January next year.
Bullfighting will not return to Alcudia
There is to be comprehensive restoration; the bullring will be used for other purposes.
Mallorca's nautical sector - From supply problems to faltering demand
Even so, the Balearic Islands continue to be the national leader in terms of boat registrations.
Another Playa de Muro serious injury after dive from a jetty
The second such incident this month.
Palma's plan for tackling graffiti will include criminal proceedings
Coordination of town hall departments is a new approach to tackling graffiti.
Mallorca's hospitality workers - overworked and exploited
Unions say that there is widespread abuse in the workplace.
Emergency landing at Palma Airport after bird strike
Safety of passengers and crew was never in jeopardy.
“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”
The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week Spain's general election, Greek holidaymakers, Magalluf, Playa de Palma and red alert.
The 'sheriff of Magalluf' finds unexpected national fame
The hotel security guard in the video that went viral.
Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes
It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.
Decrease in bookings for Mallorca up-market restaurants
But last summer, there was post-pandemic "lavish spending".
Town halls’ favourite pastime - regulating terraces
The new administration, it is said, wishes the city’s restaurants to be one of the strong points for promotion to tourists.
Swimmers being bitten by fish in Mallorca
The cases have been in the Es Trenc area.
Comment
Tourism: Not the political bridesmaid it is made out to be
With the change of government, the PP have turned the clock back to 2011 and combined tourism with sport and added on culture for good measure.
Andrew Ede 31/07/2023 09:54