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.
Palma can't ban horse carriages when there is a yellow heat alert
A court has accepted an appeal by horse carriage drivers.
Inter-island tourism discounts postponed because of high hotel occupancy
"Not logical" to start the programme on September 1 because of high prices and occupancy levels.
September and October tourism looking good in Mallorca
There is much last-minute booking, which is complicating forecasts.
Increased American interest in Mallorca property buying
Attributed to the United Airlines service from New York-Newark.
Freak winds point to a change in the weather
The met agency suggests there could be some heavy showers on Monday.
Town halls wanting island-wide regulation of buggy excursions
Arta, Felanitx and Manacor have all passed bylaws, but island-wide regulation is felt to be necessary.
Tramuntana Mountains reckless driver is charged
A video went viral on social media.
Playa de Palma - "like a war zone"
Thieves, three-card tricksters, illegal sellers, drunken tourists ...
29% of people in the Balearics are needing a loan
The pandemic and now inflation have led to a doubling in the number of loan requests.
Putting a value on the Balearics - almost 80,000 million euros
"The cadastral value is, in general, below the real value."
Sea faecal contamination has increased
The bays of Palma and Pollensa have been particularly problematic.
Five per cent drop in energy consumption in Mallorca
Energy-saving measures came into force on Wednesday.
Palma flights currently above 2019 level
The holiday weekend in Spain partly explains the demand.
Concerts called off because of holiday rental pressure and threats
Organisers claim that the authorities are on the side of tourists and not local people.
17-year-old arrested for false needle-spiking claim
The 17-year-old hadn't even been in the club where he said he was needle spiked.
Boat vandalism in Puerto Pollensa
There have been regular complaints about a lack of security.
High hospitality job mobility in search of better working conditions
Around 10,000 workers in the hospitality sector have changed jobs this summer.
Deya town hall wants to limit traffic
There has to be a stop to the "totally uncontrolled influx".
60% minimum services for easyJet pilots' strike
The first strike by easyJet pilots in Spain starts on Friday (August 12).
- 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
Real Mallorca are not Real Madrid
Might calling the stadium Visit Mallorca in January satisfy Més and Podemos?
Andrew Ede 11/08/2022 20:54