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.
Police arrest the father of a 14-year-old girl who was being beaten daily
Police are treating the case as one of slavery.
Palma tram will connect some twenty places of "public interest"
The tram will also mean more pedestrian routes.
Restaurants tell the Balearic government it wasn't a profitable season
Concern for 2023 because of uncertainties.
Residents calling for a ban on authorised rallies in the Tramuntana, not just a limit
"Criminals racing at full speed ... just to show that they are in charge."
Budget for tourism fairs should be for health care instead
Més are reiterating that tourism promotion is not necessary.
Mallorca's tourism sector anticipating an "excellent" December
All things being relative; but up to 80% occupancy in hotels that are open.
Austerity purchasing by shoppers in Mallorca
"People in the Balearics are no longer eating what they want but what they can."
Excess mortality in the Balearics 400% higher than in 2020
"A serious and complete investigation is urgently needed" into excess mortality rates.
A wild 24 hours forecast for Mallorca
Amber warning for the coasts; yellow for gale force winds, rain and thunderstorms.
Might the Balearic population decrease in the long term?
Immigration may well decline, while climate change is expected to have an impact.
Palma Christmas market stalls broken into
The town hall hasn't organised security until November 26.
Boat hire operators wanting loading and unloading areas
Using unauthorised areas runs the risk of fines.
From Tito's to a Lío cabaret-disco
The new club is due to be operational next summer, but there is no exact date yet.
The rich in the Balearics already paying more than the new "solidarity tax"
The Spanish government's solidarity tax on "large fortunes" will apply from the first of January.
Evicted, owing 68,000 euros rent
There was a rent-to-buy agreement, but this was not carried out in the agreed period.
What's On in Mallorca: Friday 18 November - Thursday 24 November
A few Christmas events are set to take place to get you in the spirit!
The Tramuntana boathouses threatened with demolition since 2009
Might the transfer of coastal responsibilities to the Balearic government alter the fate of the boathouses?
Spanish pensioner holidays in Mallorca likely to be cut even more next winter
The Spanish government hasn't increased funding for Imserso holidays in the 2023 budget.
Mallorca beach bars welcome news of transfer of coastal powers
The Costas Authority will be relinquishing most of its control of the coasts in the Balearics.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Beach bars, don't celebrate too soon (the transfer of responsibilities for the coasts)
Will the regional environment ministry be any more favourable to cases involving beach bars than the Costas Authority?
Andrew Ede 18/11/2022 18:08