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.
Record temperatures, but a record low for fires
The amount of land affected by fires this summer was the lowest since current records began.
Poll indicates that the right could form the next Balearic government
One of the small parties, El Pi, could play a crucial role in forming the next government.
Valldemossa lost its wealthiest municipality tag in 2020
No surprise that the pandemic led to reduced average net incomes in Mallorca.
Tractor tourism arrives in Mallorca
The Porsche tractors are worth up to 100,000 euros.
Miss Tourism World Spain now in Magalluf
A contest that used to be held in Alcudia.
Sirens bring back bad memories in Sant Llorenç
One resident says that there had been no advice that an alarm would sound.
Holiday rentals - "a strategic accommodation segment"
Holiday rentals are said to generate spend per stay 23% higher than that of hotels.
Your news update from Mallorca: from Christmas lights to celebs
A summarised article on this week's highlighted stories.
Official investigations launched into Pollensa cabin advertised on Airbnb
The advert has now been taken down.
Calvia sunlounger assistants misappropriated 21,000 euros
They will avoid prison if they repay the money within two months.
Illegal cabin in Pollensa forest advertised on Airbnb for holiday rental
Illegal both as a building and as a holiday rental.
American travel agents to hold annual conference in Mallorca
Something of a coup for Mallorca, as this conference has always been held in Miami.
Five Mallorca hotels in Condé Nast best in Spain
Traveller magazine lists seventeen hotels for Spain; five are in Mallorca.
New record budget for the Balearics in 2023
An increase in spending of 15% next year.
430,000 euros for Palma's Sant Sebastià concerts in January
The last three concert nights for the Saint Sebastian fiestas have been affected.
Podemos call for 70,000 empty homes to be made available for housing
Podemos still want a two-year residency requirement before being able to buy a property.
Palma residents attack lack of cleanliness and control of nightlife
"Regulations don't protect residents at all."
National Police honour Meliá hotels' founder
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá was awarded a National Police merit medal on Tuesday.
- 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
Comment
Changing the name of Playa de Palma
Local residents' representatives have flatly rejected the proposed name change.
Andrew Ede 08/10/2022 12:47