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 calling for greater control of illegal holiday lets
Supreme Court ruling on tourist apartment lets "a great victory", but more needs to be done to stop illegal letting.
Hotel Formentor to finally get its reconstruction licence
The licence has been pending a report from the environment ministry.
Average price of homes in the Balearics fell over five per cent in December
The notaries stress that one month's figures can't be taken in isolation when assessing property market behaviour.
Supreme Court backs Palma ban on tourist apartment lets
The Balearic High Court had accepted a holiday rental sector appeal against the ban.
Suspended sentences for defrauding Amazon
Carried out in Mallorca, it was the largest fraud perpetrated in Europe against Amazon.
Reclaiming the centre of Palma from 'touristification'
Well-intentioned schemes like pedestrianisation can end up having a negative impact on residents.
Mallorca's hotels - the trend towards ever more luxury
More luxury hotels mean higher tourist spending.
Closed for seven years, Muro beach restaurant finally going out to tender
Refurbishment is badly needed and the season is fast approaching.
Palma Paseo Marítimo work - businesses being hit hard
In general, revenue is down around 50%; businesses are considering measures such as furlough.
BCM owner: "I can neither forget nor forgive"
"There are still people who believe that if they were accused of all that, they must have done something."
16.5 million tourists - and no more
"A maximum that should not be exceeded but should tend to decrease."
WhatsApp vigilantes in a Palma neighbourhood
The S’Aranjassa neighbourhood watch scheme is said to be "very effective".
Cost to rent in Mallorca continues to spiral upwards
Real estate sector wanting tax incentives to get empty properties on to the rental market.
Plan for protection of wetlands in the Balearics
"Wetlands are the most important biodiversity refuges in the Balearics."
Masks no longer obligatory in some health establishments
The latest modification to the rules will come into effect next week.
Balearics tourism in 2022 - only 397 fewer tourists
Foreign tourism in the Balearics compared with 2019 was much higher than for the whole of Spain.
Balearics will not allow sale of food made at home
A Spanish government decree allows products made at home to be sold.
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Son Amar owner Margaret Whittaker dies
- Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics