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.
Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
Mallorca estate agencies denounced for charging illegal fees for rentals
There are practices that amount to being like extortion.
After a season of woe, Mallorca restaurants looking forward to Christmas
Christmas bookings in the centre of Palma are said to be good; elsewhere it's a different story.
To rent in Mallorca ... No more than 1,050 euros a month
The Balearic Government's Safe Rental programme to get empty properties onto the market will be launched in November.
Monday's weather in Mallorca and for the week to October 26
An unsettled and showery week forecast.
20 million euros to solve Mallorca municipalities' water shortages
The Council of Mallorca will be providing this funding.
The days of the petrol pump attendant in Mallorca are numbered
The rise of the petrol station without service is slowly killing the traditional garage.
More pressure to ban sale of homes to non-residents of the Balearics
A motion registered for debate in the Balearic Parliament calls on the government to declare a housing emergency.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, October the twentieth.
Palma Airport international passengers increased over six per cent in September
The Balearics registered the lowest increase among the five main sun-and-beach tourist regions.
Government plans 50% increase in Mallorca's bus services
New buses but also a huge increase in the distances specified in bus operators' contracts.
20% of the Balearic population at risk of poverty
But a third of all children are estimated to be at risk of poverty.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Water is a scarce resource on the island, the reservoirs are down, water rates, Albufera fires, building new homes, holiday lets, and public transport problems...
New plan to tackle Puerto Pollensa sea contamination
Over the summer there were again occasions when sewage leaked into the sea.
"From hospitality to hostility" - A speaker at Mallorca summit for tourism sustainability
"The island belongs to the Mallorcans. They are the ones who have to decide what type of tourism they want."
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Temperatures down
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, 18 October.
The harsh reality of 'invisible poverty' in Mallorca
The costs of living mean that many people can't make ends meet.
Deliberate? The fires in Albufera
There have been five fires in Albufera since May. The three worst fires in the Balearics this year have all been in Albufera.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
Comment
Playing down expectations - Mallorca's 2025 tourism season
Expectations for 2024 were talked up, despite warnings of lower spending.
Andrew Ede 20/10/2024 12:07