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.
Mallorca hotels' revenue back to pre-pandemic levels
The rapid reactivation of tourism this summer had not been expected.
Summer tourism prospects good - but after the summer?
"Let's enjoy the summer," say the hoteliers; there's uncertainty ahead.
New Alcudia mayor raises his salary
The mayor's annual salary has gone up by 14,000 euros.
New tender for airport ground handling
Palma is one of the most profitable airports for ground handling.
Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon
Rafa Nadal announced his withdrawal at a Thursday evening press conference.
Felanitx looking to control quad and buggy excursions
The buggies are going into environmentally sensitive areas of Felanitx.
Reactivation of "Covid Express" centres for tests in Mallorca
More people needing to take sick leave.
Balearics human pressure has increased over 60% in 25 years
The number of tourists over Easter was more than double what it was in 1997.
Palma considering sound level meters for restaurant tables
Residents and the town hall are discussing "pacification" of neighbourhoods.
Beach bar authorisation despite Calvia town hall's opposition
The Costas Authority gave the go-ahead.
Twenty-one months for rape of care home resident
The Prosecutor's Office had originally demanded a seven-year sentence.
16,000 euros demand for Palma graffiti
The graffiti was on a wall at the Soller Train station.
New York-Palma route "a resounding success"
Palma365 will be making a presentation in New York next week.
Mallorca Covid peak expected in two to three weeks
The "seventh wave" continues to produce more infections.
Seven-year-old in ICU following Alcudia chlorine leak
Ten people in all needed hospital treatment.
Palma town hall seeks newsstands solution
The concessionaire has announced that it will give up managing the remaining newsstands in Palma.
Palma town hall turns down seasonal taxi licence option
Problems continuing with taxis in Palma.
- 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
Whose beach bar is it anyway?
The Balearic environment ministry will assume greater responsibilities for beaches from next year.
Andrew Ede 06/07/2022 17:01