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.
Eastern Europe's rich seeking "refuge" properties in the Balearics
Eastern European countries haven't featured among the main foreign property buying markets.
Mallorca's greatest ever showman
With the aid of an aviation mechanic, Miquel came up with the design for the bike, the trapezes and the wire.
Mallorca restaurants full, but without record profits
It does depend on the restaurant and where it is.
"It is essential that the GDP weight of tourism decreases"
Celestí Alomar was the tourism minister who introduced the ecotax in 2002.
Unlimited growth in Balearics energy consumption being questioned
The plan for energy transition and climate change doesn't refer to a decrease in energy consumption.
Tourists wanting an end to overcrowding
Environmentalist groups say that tourists experience for themselves the effects of saturation.
The pressures on Mallorca's 2023 tourism
A post-Covid tourism bounce is expected to fade away.
The rain and thunderstorms finally come to Mallorca
Up to 50 litres per square metre of rain.
Eight million euros of tourist tax sought for historic Palma building
Can Serra was bought by the Balearic government with revenue from the old ecotax.
Balearics facing a tough winter because of inflation
A buoyant summer, but in the winter there will be economic slowdown and a "very worrying" situation.
Calvia's mayor - "Fewer tourists? No"
Tourism will inevitably be high on the agenda at next year's elections.
Sunset "chaos" at Sa Foradada in Deya
Crowds of people and loads of cars at the viewpoint.
Environment ministry wanting explanations for Formentor "rubble"
The town hall denies that rubble has been dumped, saying that the material is aggregate for later use.
Airport expansion opposed because of "climate collapse" due to tourism
"Excessive tourism" is contributing to the climate emergency in the Balearics.
Balearics still below the average for state financing
Even so, there will be an "historic rise" in financing in 2023.
What's on in Mallorca on Sunday
"You are spoilt for choice for events across the island..."
Thunderstorms forecast for Mallorca on Friday
Yellow alerts for rain and storms on Friday and Saturday.
Unions say profits justify hospitality pay increase
Full-on clashes with the employers over pay are being anticipated.
Barrier control for access to Cala Deya
A fortnight's trial period is expected to become permanent.
- 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
Mallorca saturated?
Perception is the key, and the environment minister says there is "negative social perception".
Andrew Ede 25/08/2022 19:57