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.
Arrested for snatching a handbag from a Palma restaurant terrace
He was arrested last week for breaking and entering.
Demons prowling in Puerto Pollensa while hoteliers in Can Picafort are fuming
The climax to the Virgen del Carmen Fiestas and the controversial music festival in Can Picafort.
Want a hire car in Mallorca? Book as soon as possible
A far lower number of cars than in pre-pandemic 2019.
More flight concerns for British summer holidaymakers
Ground staff at Gatwick are due to strike for eight days from later this month.
The drive to make Mallorca's hotels 'smoke-free'
"We can see the trend towards hotels being smoke-free spaces."
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week from a big heatwave to some of the best beaches on the island and back to balconing and flight disruptions again.
Town hall turns the taps off for Palma's massive water fight
The reason is that there is a pre-alert for drought.
'Revival' plan for Magalluf beach
While nearby beaches are as popular as ever, there is a lack of beachgoers in Magalluf.
Palma buses full of scooters
Creating problems for other passengers, e.g. wheelchair users.
Playa de Palma: "The only language antisocial tourists understand is fines"
The new president of the hoteliers association believes that antisocial tourism could be eliminated within two years.
Taxis and coaches back increased speed limit on Palma's Via Cintura
But there is opposition to eliminating the high-occupancy vehicle lane.
The new Balearic tourism minister - Tourist tax will be for tourism
Jaume Bauzà of the Partido Popular is the new tourism minister.
The most suffocating of nights in Mallorca - 37 degrees
A southeast wind was the cause of the very high temperatures.
Palma heat - "It's impossible to lead a normal life"
Because of the heat, there are fewer people around and business suffers.
Owners fined for the complete demolition of the Hotel Formentor
The new administration at Pollensa town hall has issued the fine.
Palma transport chaos - 82 buses off the road
Part of the problem is that buses are still under warranty and the manufacturer has to fix them.
Second turtle's nest found in Mallorca
The first nest to be discovered was in Palma last month.
Andratx motorcycle accident - Boy was 15 and riding a 700cc bike
He remains in a serious condition in Son Espases Hospital.
Comment
The Coasts Law is not an ass, but it can make an ass of the law
Situations arise where public opinion overwhelmingly feels that the law is an ass and where authorities struggle to make a convincing case that it is not.
Andrew Ede 15/07/2023 09:25