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'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".
Swimmers being bitten by fish in Mallorca
The cases have been in the Es Trenc area.
Police believe that the father drowned first in Santa Ponsa pool
The 37-year-old man couldn't swim.
Stabbing at Palma mini market during attempted robbery
The son of the owners suffered a 12-centimetre deep wound.
Playa de Palma hoteliers seeking restraining orders on criminals
First restraining orders are described as "historic".
Magalluf residents complain of tourists' nightly noise
"No one sleeps on this avenue."
Greek island holidaymakers being diverted to Mallorca
"We hope that destinations affected by forest fires recover as quickly as possible."
Father and son saved from drowning in Santa Ponsa
But they are both in a critical condition.
- "We must be very careful with the things we say"; Mallorca transport operators' concern about messages to tourists
- Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca
- Calvia to demolish Magalluf hotel
- Tourist replies to our open letter calling on holidaymakers to stay at home
- British billionaire's "jewel" of a yacht cruises along the west coast of Mallorca
Comment
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.
Andrew Ede 27/07/2023 16:42