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 cruise ship limits to remain ... for now
The limit of three ships per day will continue in 2024, but arrangements for 2025 could see a change.
Alcudia fatal accident: Driver positive for drink and drugs
The accident occurred at 1.20am on Wednesday.
Balearics foreign tourism rose five per cent in June
Almost a quarter of all Spain's foreign tourists travelled to the Balearics in June.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6
Fiestas this weekend are: Mare de Déu d'Agost Fiestas, Sant Salvador, Santa Maria del Mar, Sant Domingo, Santa Candida, Sant Llorenç, Santa Eugenia, Sant Roc as well as summer fiestas in Palmanova, Sant Elm, Colonia de Sant Jordi and Puigpunyent.
New tender to ensure survival of Palma newsstands
The company with the concession said that the news kiosks were no longer financially viable.
Palma fifth most popular Spanish city among foreign tourists
Palma has become a brand in its own right.
Motorcyclist killed in another Alcudia collision
The accident occurred around 1.30am.
Mallorca holiday rental bookings highest in Spain
Almost 100% reservations, according to one website.
Spat over the legality of Palma's high-occupancy vehicle lane
The new administration at the Council of Mallorca maintains that the lane is illegal.
Royal Family visits the historical gardens of Alfàbia
"We liked it very much. We should have come earlier."
Mallorca sea is the hottest in the Med
On Monday, the average was over half a degree higher than that for the whole of the Mediterranean.
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.
- "We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists
- Alcudia marina hotel facing closure within two months
- Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
- Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
- Calvia to demolish Magalluf hotel
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