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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.

Latest headlines

Judge authorises second autopsy for Magalluf death

Tobias White died following an incident at a Magalluf club on July 26.

Andrew Ede 14/09/2022 09:06

Hotels

Hotel Formentor - a "faithful" reconstruction

The old hotel failed to meet various regulations; the new hotel is now due to open in April 2024.

Andrew Ede 14/09/2022 07:39

Latest headlines

Real Mallorca owner fined 10 million dollars by the NBA in the US

Robert Sarver was accused of racism, misogyny and sexual harassment.

Andrew Ede 13/09/2022 18:35

Majorca tourism

Tourism minister says there has to be "management" of tourist numbers

"If certain measures aren't taken, the flows of tourists could be unlimited."

Andrew Ede 13/09/2022 16:18

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Prosecution in Mallorca seeking 36 years for two robbers

Four robberies or attempted robberies in the space of less than twelve hours.

Andrew Ede 13/09/2022 09:03

Latest headlines

Not enough tourist tax revenue to meet all requests

Government priorities for tourist tax spending aren't pleasing everyone.

Andrew Ede 13/09/2022 08:26

Majorca tourism

British tourism recovers, but with lower spending

The British tourism market was affected more than most by Covid measures.

Andrew Ede 13/09/2022 07:34

Latest headlines

Palma chosen for electric carriage pilot scheme

A Spanish government scheme; the electric carriages are likely to be available in the first quarter of 2023.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 19:52

Latest headlines

Juan Carlos will attend the Queen's funeral

The former king, the Queen Mother, Sofia, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia will all attend the funeral.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 18:43

Latest headlines

Heat alert yet a horse carriage was being driven in Palma

Animal-rights party Progreso en Verde is to denounce the driver.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 18:08

Latest news

Storm Danielle affecting the mainland, but will it hit Mallorca?

Weather stations point to a change in the weather from Wednesday.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 17:01

Other Sports

Carlos Alcaraz - "A dream since I was a child"

Rafa Nadal was one of the first to congratulate Alcaraz, the new star of Spanish and world tennis.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 08:50

Latest headlines

Return to school in the Balearics

And a return to normality following the pandemic.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 08:26

Majorca tourism

Housing and clean energy - government priorities for the tourist tax

Decisions on spending this year's tourist tax revenue will be made in around three weeks' time.

Andrew Ede 12/09/2022 07:44

Latest headlines

The last lighthouse keepers in Mallorca

The extinction of the lighthouse keepers' profession was as much a political decision as one to do with automation.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 16:34

Attractions

Return of the Santa Ponsa battle

Eleven groups of Moors clashed with eleven groups of Christians.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 08:52

Latest headlines

Government demanding demolition go-ahead for Cala Mondragó beach bar

The Costas Authority has yet to definitively withdraw concession for the use of the beach bar.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 08:10