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.
The Hero of Santa Margalida
It is nevertheless possible to say that there was something heroic about Hero in the sense of the effort that must have been made to create the well - a “magnificent communal well”.
Doubts raised as to plan to tackle illegal holiday lets in Palma
The method is legal, but the evidence gathered may prove to be insufficient.
Mallorca restaurants concerned by drop in March business
This said, March last year was an unexpectedly good month.
Developers attack lack of "decisive political action" to solve housing problems
"All developable land with the possibility of building affordable housing has been removed."
Week in Review: Bumper season, affordable homes, illegal holiday lets and free water
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Mallorcan sports tipster under investigation for alleged money laundering and match fixing
Juan Gayá Salom is Spain's best-known tipster.
Proposal for automated noise control for Mallorca holiday rentals
Systems would notify owners and the police if there is excessive noise.
Taxi drivers warning of "monumental traffic jams" in Palma this summer
Additional factors this year on top of problems that were evident last summer.
Balearic Boxing Federation president arrested and faces various allegations
Allegations of illegal immigration and misuse of public funds as well as possible match fixing.
Ex-Pollensa mayor still under investigation for removal of beach terrace
Tomeu Cifre says that the terrace was sealed off and then removed because it didn't have a licence.
How Magalluf's Mallorca Live Festival has become a strategic event for the island
The festival is a clear example of successful public-private collaboration in seeking to position Mallorca as a "responsible cultural, family and leisure destination".
School bus driver charged after running over a student
A 16-year-old girl is in intensive care at Son Espases Hospital.
Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights
Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.
Tourism inspectors posing as illegal holiday let clients
For now, the tactic will be specific to Palma, where there is a ban on all apartments being let as tourist accommodation.
Partido Popular leader in the Balearics in hot water over a lunch and hotel adjustable beds
Adjustable beds - "The greatest nonsense of tourism policy in recent years".
Magalluf and the "motor of change" - Culture and literature
Magalluf is undergoing transformation, so what better than to make culture central to Magalluf, a culture very different to the "laboratory" that had given rise to the sensationalism examined by Tomeu Canyelles and Biel Vives.
Balearics acceptance that rent caps will have to wait for the next government
Months of disagreement among political parties at the national level.
Mallorca's town halls and the war against buggies and off-road vehicles
There are government regulations for protected areas, so town halls are having to adopt specific bylaws.
Illegal holiday lets - Name, address, number
All of this is due to be taken to the European Parliament, and Spain intends approving the details during its presidency of the EU (the second half of this year).
Comment
Criticisms of tourism in Franco’s days
The invaded island of 1969 had seen nothing like the invasion that was to come and which today gives rise to uncensored criticism and to demands for the very control that had been absent.
Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 15:22