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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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Finding the right balance for the boom in Mallorca mountain activities

Overcrowding and signage - two issues of concern in the Tramuntana Mountains.

Andrew Ede 23/10/2022 13:15

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Vintage Beetles take to the roads of Mallorca

The Balearics Friends of Beetles club was founded in 1992.

Andrew Ede 23/10/2022 12:14

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50-year sentence demanded for repeated rape

A woman in Felanitx was raped on three different occasions by a man who also committed robbery with violence.

Andrew Ede 23/10/2022 09:28

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Restaurants to charge customers who book but don't turn up

Restaurants will require a credit card when bookings are made.

Andrew Ede 23/10/2022 08:56

Hotels

A "surreal" situation blocking new hotel beds in Palma

The government has a moratorium on new accommodation places, but the town hall is authorising almost a thousand.

Andrew Ede 22/10/2022 08:59

Hotels

Pollensa town hall report urges Hotel Formentor suspension of work

The deputy mayor insists that the town hall won't order a suspension.

Andrew Ede 21/10/2022 17:11

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The stories that made the headlines last week in Mallorca

Some hotels as well as other businesses and households may have been concerned that they hadn't been receiving their electricity bills.

Andrew Ede 21/10/2022 11:25

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Tourist tax arguments causing problem for the Balearic budget

Disagreement between the coalition parties regarding a tourist tax increase.

Andrew Ede 21/10/2022 08:58

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Palma insists that Christmas lights schedule is "reasonable"

The Balearic government is seeking to limit the hours for Christmas lights.

Andrew Ede 21/10/2022 08:19

Coronavirus news

Prison sentences demanded for Covid restrictions protesters

An unauthorised protest in January 2021 became an "uncontrolled demonstration".

Andrew Ede 21/10/2022 07:18

Latest news

October temperatures in Mallorca 2.5 degrees higher than normal

The average temperature is forecast to get even higher than usual.

Andrew Ede 20/10/2022 17:46

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Squatting in former bank branches in Palma is on the increase

The police can't do very much if the squatters are "installed" in premises.

Andrew Ede 20/10/2022 09:07

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Environmentalists insisting on demolition of Palma beach restaurant

The original property in Ciudad Jardín was built over a hundred years ago.

Andrew Ede 20/10/2022 08:31

Majorca tourism

Palma winter flights up six per cent over pre-pandemic number

"Everything will depend on variables affecting the main market, Germany."

Andrew Ede 20/10/2022 07:42

Hotels

"If you don't want the Hotel Formentor to be rebuilt, then say so"

Opposition parties at Pollensa town hall are being challenged.

Andrew Ede 19/10/2022 17:29