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.
Increased flights on the New York-Palma route
A longer schedule and with one more flight per week.
Mallorca customs agents involved in two huge cocaine seizures
Both operations were carried out off the Canaries on the so-called Atlantic route for drugs.
Britons jetting off for half-term holidays, but not to Mallorca
ABTA reports "record-breaking sales" for holidays in 2023.
Drone images in search for Real Mallorca fan responsible for racist abuse
A lack of prosecution for racist abuse in Spain could be about to change.
Mallorca freezing temperatures drop to -4C
Cold, but a long way short of the all-time low temperature in Mallorca.
Mercedes and the promotion of Mallorca
It is estimated that the Mercedes exhibition will have an economic benefit of 20 million euros.
Bike and pedestrian way from Can Pastilla to the airport
The first cycle lane to the airport.
Palma considering reuse of shipping containers as apartments
Barcelona has two developments that use shipping containers.
Hotel Formentor employees fear they will cease to get any benefits
The owners say that negotiations concerning an extension to the furlough scheme are about to start.
Half of Mallorca's hotels opening between February and March
The number of hotels opening early is not exceptional.
Mallorca's 'big four' hotel groups - 2022 was better than 2019
In one case, 2022 revenue was 30% higher than in 2019.
What's on in Mallorca this weekend
Round up of events for the next week. Find out what is happening near you!
Proposal for something new for Mallorca - tourism of the stars
A plan for the observatory in Costitx.
A tourist "boulevard" for Puerto Alcudia
Calls for years for improvements to Avda. Pedro Mas y Reus.
How an old estate became a municipality in Mallorca
The village holds its almond blossom fair and it also has a fiesta for Saint Ignatius of Antioch.
Mallorca properties at the centre of Swedish money-laundering case
One of those charged is the husband of the mayor of Marbella.
Balearics wanting tax on "hidden" assets like superyachts
Wealthy individuals "hide" assets in the name of companies in order not to pay taxes on them.
Palma police concern at increase in gang violence
Two gangs are said to be fighting for control of areas of the city.
Gearing up for the elections in Pollensa
Whether they join or not, it is curious that a coalition is being formed by the right and centre at a time when the coalition of the left, Junts Avançam, is splintering.
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- Son Amar owner Margaret Whittaker dies
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- Decision to call off Mallorca cycling race angers organisers
- Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
Comment
Regulating territory and landscape - the Tramuntana law
“Unesco doesn’t insist on laws, but they are clearly a byproduct of heritage sites. Unesco lists all manner of laws in different countries and territories...”
Andrew Ede 10/02/2023 12:24