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.
Obligation to wear masks in pharmacies and health centres to be scrapped
The Spanish government is expected to give formal approval next week.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week we talk about booze on board, tourists in Arenal, law of excesses, boring Magalluf, flight cancellations.....
The Mallorcan weirdness of John the Baptist
In the evening of the 24th, though, there is an acknowledgement of the Baptist.
Deaf bikers take to the roads of Mallorca
The 28th annual gathering of Deaf Bikers of Spain.
Rafa Nadal's hotel in Palmanova opens on Friday
"An exciting project", which is a joint venture with Meliá Hotels International.
Almost 700 million euros of tourist tax revenue since 2016
Estimate for 2023 is now higher than had originally been forecast.
Tsitsipas will defend his Mallorca tennis title
The ATP 250 Mallorca Championships start on Saturday.
Fiestas and lack of agreement delay formation of new Balearic government
The investiture of Marga Prohens as president may well now be on July 7.
Police break up Spanish students' beach party
On the small Es Calonet des Fornàs beach in Arenal.
Mallorca looks to the US as an alternative to European tourism markets
Concern that European tourist spending is hitting a ceiling.
Magalluf businesses demanding reform of tourism of excesses law
It is argued that regulations have been applied in an arbitrary manner.
TikToker pleads for no more videos of Mallorca to be made
No more publicity is needed for Mallorca's beaches.
German-Israeli hotel giant comes to Palmanova
Leonardo Hotels' first venture into the Mallorcan market was in Puerto Portals last year.
Step closer to agreement for next Balearic government
Vox will provide the president (speaker) of the Balearic parliament.
Balearic airports are Spain's leaders for low-cost flights
The UK supplied the most passengers on low-cost flights.
Court could quash legal impediment to Uber in Mallorca
The Constitutional Court is to decide on the rule that requires a minimum of thirty minutes advance booking.
Tourist noise and the community interest
Residents are just as capable of creating noise as visitors.
The devil’s own job for a demons’ hotel in Santa Margalida
The hotel will serve as a means of giving the local economy a boost.
Man dies after brutal attack in Arenal
His attacker was arrested and charged with homicide.
Comment
Careful with those collaborators and informers
BBC podcast called Tailenders have compiled a brief list of words which they maintain are only used in connection with cricket.
Andrew Ede 22/06/2023 14:50