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.
Your news update from Mallorca: the big stories of the week
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca
BCM owner case ex-judge and prosecutor go on the attack
Manuel Penalva and Miguel Ángel Subirán face sentence demands of more than 100 years.
British Airways owner finally agrees to buy Palma based Air Europa
Final agreement to buy the Mallorca-based airline is still subject to regulatory and other approval.
Death of man in Can Pastilla was caused by a deliberate fire
The incident occurred in January last year.
Jury finds Calas de Mallorca attacker guilty of causing death
Mohamed Youb was attacked in Calas de Mallorca in July 2021.
Balearics set to head 2023 economic growth in Spain
Different forecasts point to Balearic economic growth being double that for Spain as a whole.
More people rent in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain
Slightly higher percentage than when the last survey was published.
Europe's islands calling for specific EU regulations for housing
The debate about non-resident home buying isn't confined to the Balearics.
Snow and sub-zero temperatures returning to Mallorca
Snow at 300 metres being forecast for early next week.
Landing system replacement contributed to Palma Airport chaos
More problems expected on Thursday.
The cases where the European Court rejected property buying restrictions
Previous cases have been in Austria, Denmark and Hungary.
Mallorca hotels looking to old remedy for attracting staff
Another solution for tackling staff shortages - consigning the six-month season "to the past".
Mallorca supermarkets did not reduce prices despite cut in VAT
Some supermarkets put prices up; by as much as 41% at one supermarket.
Increase tax rather than ban non-resident home-buying in the Balearics
A suggestion by the BBVA bank; and it could help with affordable housing.
Protesting against the electricity cable in Alcudia
So why are the residents of Alcudia upset? And are you renting from an Airbnb this year?
Would-be squatters arrested for trying to take over a squat
Arrested for breaking and entering and for threatening behaviour.
Airline schedules suggest Mallorca could be in for a record tourism season
The number of seats is more than 2019's total passenger number.
Balearic developers add their voice against non-resident home-buying ban
Possible prohibition is being addressed in a "shallow" manner.
Police identify Real Mallorca fan responsible for Vinicius racist abuse
The same individual chanted more racist abuse at Saturday's match.
Comment
Hawaii Ten-0: - Mallorca is not alone
O’ahu is where most people live and is the island which draws in the most tourists.
Andrew Ede 20/02/2023 15:22