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Andrew Ede
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.

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Unlicensed terraces in Santa Catalina being removed

Palma town hall has been handed a list of the "most problematic establishments" in the city.

Andrew Ede 17/11/2022 08:55

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Palma Paseo Marítimo work starts on Friday

The "full traffic operation" will start in January.

Andrew Ede 17/11/2022 08:11

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New law will limit motor sport events in the Tramuntana Mountains

Mayors in the Tramuntana have made regular complaints about events held in the mountains.

Andrew Ede 16/11/2022 16:23

Majorca tourism

Mallorca must curb tourism growth, say economists

There is a need "to define the island in which citizens want to live and to leave a legacy for future generations".

Andrew Ede 16/11/2022 07:47

Majorca tourism

The tourism being sold today "is totally out of date"

There is "a great divorce" between the tourism industry and society.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2022 19:12

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Balearics wanting to cap rents in "stressed areas"

A problem is that the new national housing law is currently stuck in Congress.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2022 18:24

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Strike by truckers on the mainland is called off

Organisers say that there has been a "relentless campaign of harassment".

Andrew Ede 15/11/2022 17:01

Hotels

Hoteliers need to keep staff "loyal"

Training, career paths and also pay - key elements for retaining employees.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2022 08:31

Majorca tourism

Tourist tax was not conceived to reduce tourist demand

The Balearic tourism minister is ruling out any increase to the tourist tax.

Andrew Ede 15/11/2022 07:58

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Scooter accident in Palma: "My life's been ruined"

María Fuster faces months of operations and rehab. "Who pays for all this?"

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 19:40

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Demand to eliminate the Palma high-occupancy vehicle lane

Modifications since the lane became operational "reflect the improvisation with which it was introduced".

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 13:35

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70% of macroplastics in Balearic waters are from Algeria

Cooperation between Mediterranean countries is crucial for addressing marine plastic pollution.

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 12:40

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Family of Briton who died in Mallorca welcomes UK investigation

A Palma court has meanwhile ordered an investigation into what has been described as a smear campaign directed at the Guardia Civil.

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 11:39

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El Molinar on the frontline of the foreign buying controversy

The report of the sale of a property to a German buyer came amidst the controversy raised by the proposal for residency qualification.

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 08:22

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The Balearics boom in solar panels for self-consumption

Given the growth, a government target for self-consumption will be met well ahead of schedule.

Andrew Ede 13/11/2022 07:16

Majorca tourism

Mallorca tourism councillor attacks "distorted information" in the British media

Mallorca's hoteliers are being asked not to give credibility to reports by sensationalist British tabloids.

Andrew Ede 12/11/2022 15:21

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The tram - slower than a taxi but "cheaper"

Taxi drivers aren't so much concerned about competition but about the tram's route on the Avenidas.

Andrew Ede 12/11/2022 08:35

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Plan for Pollensa Bay seaplane training centre gathering momentum

The next 'Splash-In' of seaplanes will be at the end of April 2023.

Andrew Ede 12/11/2022 07:35