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.
30% of families in the Balearics can't afford unexpected expenses
A report suggests that there will be a weakening of the quality of life in 2023.
Work on Palma's new Paseo Marítimo will start within four weeks
Work will take twenty months; pedestrians and cyclists will be prioritised.
Real Mallorca stadium redevelopment hits a snag over regulations
There are two contradictory regulations, both of which are currently in force.
Balearics raise the target for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by over 2,500 tonnes between 2015 and 2021.
Over four years on and much of Son Banya is still standing
Residents of Son Banya feel deceived by institutions and politicians.
18-year-old Mallorcan the new Moto3 world champion
Izan Guevara has won the world championship with two grand prix still to go.
National Police investigating the dumping of bills
Investigating an offence in respect of the custody of documents.
Mallorca, the European leader for cycling tourism
An overall economic benefit for Mallorca that is put at around 300 million euros.
Too many cars - the main Mallorca concern with summer overcrowding
Tourist overcrowding on the streets is the second main concern.
Trouble before Mallorca's match against Sevilla
Police used batons against Sevilla fans.
Playa de Palma - "One of the worst years in terms of drunken tourism"
Businesses accuse the town hall of "total abandonment".
Overseas holidays still a priority for the British in 2023
An ABTA study has found that 61% of Britons intend holidaying abroad over the next twelve months.
Mallorca east coast railway will have a Cala Ratjada branch line
The whole Manacor-Arta railway project is due to be completed by 2027.
Thousands of letters dumped in Palma
Delivery personnel were under so much pressure that they started dumping bills and quite possibly notifications of traffic fines.
United's New York flight said to have led to a 300% increase in luxury property sales
The exchange rate is currently very favourable.
Mallorca hotels maintaining occupancy up to 75% in October
Half-term holidays in Europe help to keep some hotels open into the start of November.
Traffic directorate to demand insurance for electric scooters
There have been calls for this type of insurance for some time.
Tourism department gives Hotel Formentor project the go-ahead
Modification of the licence for full demolition is said to be "a formality".
The stories that made the headlines last week in Mallorca
If there are contradictions at a social level in Mallorca, then the island's weather can certainly be contrary.
Balearics best Spanish tourism figures compared with 2019
Meanwhile, there is further criticism of the tourist tax.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king