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 tourist saturation - Over 140,000 new accommodation places since 2000
Nine of Mallorca's municipalities have tourist accommodation places which greatly exceed the resident populations.
What Mallorca's politicians do when they can't do politics
The Day of Reflection before the Day of Election(s).
Airbnb fined for carrying ads for illegal holiday lets in Palma
Airbnb was told to remove the ads, but didn't.
German tourist arrested for attacking two passers-by
In Playa de Palma earlier this week.
Cala Millor improvement work nearing completion
This is in the Sant Llorenç part of Cala Millor.
Balearics, a third of Spain's luxury homes
Defined as properties valued at three million euros or more.
Operation Cloud, elections, transparency and taxis...
On Thursday, taxi and town hall representatives were due to have met in order to ratify an agreement by which taxi drivers can pick up from municipalities which aren’t their own.
Mallorca fills up
April was a record-breaking month and an indication of what is likely to follow.
Government buys new Palma development for affordable renting
A government right of first refusal had to be exercised this week.
Mallorca flights diverted on Thursday because of the storm
The storm was more intense than had been expected.
Last-minute government approval for working week reduction funds
Cabinet meeting has been called for Friday.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week in the news: Ryanair and the ensaimada,
German football coach released on charges after denying Cala Ratjada rape
Lukas Kwasniok is the coach of German second division side SC Paderborn.
45% of babies born in the Balearics have foreign parents
The percentage of children with a foreign mother has risen by five times over 25 years.
German policeman in a very serious condition following alleged assault by Arenal doorman
The German man underwent emergency surgery at Son Espases.
Mallorca's hotels looking forward to a good summer despite higher prices
Higher production costs have led to price increases.
Puerto Pollensa man accused of raping a second girl under the age of 13
The accused is now in prison.
Comment
Is it bye bye, Francina - or ... ?
Municipal elections owe only so much to what happens with the government and the Council of Mallorca.
Andrew Ede 26/05/2023 14:31