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.
Six months from opening, Motorworld Mallorca is motoring along
The redevelopment will retain a link to the site's Coca-Cola past.
Fall in British, Spanish tourism hits the Balearics
The increase in foreign tourism this year has been five per cent below the national average.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the eighth of October.
Mallorca's autumn cycling season helps to maintain a high level of hotel opening
The autumn cycling season isn't as strong as the spring season.
Monday's weather in Mallorca and for the week to October 12
Highs up around 32C at present.
Remodelling of Palma's port "will improve residents' quality of life"
A plan approved in 2020 is being rethought.
Traffic chaos in Soller, this time because of a rally
Congestion can be bad enough as it is without road closures adding to the problem.
Living on the streets in Palma: The people with jobs who can't afford rents
'Residential exclusion' is on the increase, and so people are reduced to living in tents.
Two years demanded for police officer accused of tipping off Son Banya drugs clan
A huge quantity of cocaine was disposed of ahead of a major operation.
Stalls set on fire at Alcudia fair
Stalls in different areas of the fair were set ablaze.
Controversial second mainland electricity cable to Mallorca due to be operational by 2030
There are three cables, the cost of the whole project is put at one billion euros.
Not just the restaurants, Mallorca nightlife bemoans a fall in business this season
The nightlife sector points to a 15% fall in turnover compared with 2023.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the fifth of October.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Overtourism, protests, airport train, limiting vehicles, population limits and affordable housing in Mallorca...
Urgent demand for more parking on Palma's Paseo Marítimo
More parking needed while work continues, but even once it has finished, the fear is that parking will be inadequate.
Airbnb not playing ball with Mallorca in rooting out illegal holiday lets
There is agreement with Booking.com, Expedia is expected to follow shortly, but then there's Airbnb.
"Mallorca has been putting all its eggs into one basket for too long"
Over 60% of Mallorcans believe that further tourism growth would not benefit their standard of living.
Increasing the Balearic tourist tax will only strengthen illegal letting and increase overcrowding
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá Hotels International agrees that the government should ban all holiday apartment lets that are currently registered.
- Traveller registration system: If Mallorca's demands are not met, the Spanish Government will be taken to court
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The tourists who fly under the radar
Is it fair that there are tourists who simply don’t pay the tourist tax?
Andrew Ede 04/10/2024 09:50