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 more dependent on summer tourism than ever
Tourist numbers for July to September in the Balearics as a percentage for the whole year has increased.
Soller Valley manor houses for sale, as maintenance costs become too high
They are fetching five million euros and more.
Couple arrested in Palma for labour exploitation of illegal immigrants
The workers were locked in for twelve hours a day.
Mallorca tourism marketing to be given a major boost
The president of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation has been mentioned as a possible councillor for tourism.
Special police operation to prevent trouble at Esporles fiestas
Arrests were made following a fight earlier in the week.
Plan for motorway extensions to Alcudia and Santanyi
The new Council of Mallorca administration will be seeking state funding for these planned extensions.
Reinforcements for high-season employment inspections
The inspection plan has been organised by the acting government.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week opening of a new hotel in Palmanova, new night club, buggies and quads, music festival problem, dirty Palma and the weather.
Living in a rubbish dump: Palma's old prison
The town hall is well aware of the situation but hasn't done anything.
Building works in Mallorca being abandoned because of costs
Public authorities are failing to adjust valuations to take account of increased costs.
Costas Authority chaos in the Balearics
As of this Saturday (July 1), Balearic management of the islands' coasts will become effective.
Tropical Mallorca: Overnight minimums of 20 degrees are increasingly common
It used to be the case that tropical nights were confined to July and August.
Partido Popular and Vox reach agreement for Balearic government
Vox will not join a coalition government but have secured agreement on various matters.
Disastrous first council meeting at Palma town hall
"Vox said that they will be a constructive opposition, but they are being destructive."
Palmanyola pump track - "poorly designed and dangerous"
The Palmanyola Minor Local Entity says that there is still time to fix it.
Test flights for 'Palma' seaplane
Isla Air Express wants to offer inter-island seaplane flights.
Official opening of Rafa Nadal's hotel - Mallorca's business event of the summer
Some 300 guests have been invited to the official opening.
Palma graffiti, a big challenge for the new town hall administration
Residents believe that they shouldn't have to pay for graffiti to be removed.
Comment
Traditions industry: Mallorcan food is cultural heritage
“Gastronomy is much more than food. It reflects the culture, heritage, traditions and sense of community of different peoples ... Gastronomy tourism is emerging as an important protector of cultural heritage.”
Andrew Ede 30/06/2023 11:33