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.
German arrested at the airport for theft of a Rolex
The watch was taken from a security scan tray.
Financial aid for families who house Ukrainian refugees
The aid will start from 200 euros a month.
Motorhome owners demanding authorised camping areas
Escorca town hall has a plan for a motorhome area near Lluc Sanctuary.
Pickpocketing in Mallorca - "I have to work, I have to eat something"
Twelve of the seventeen pickpockets arrested last week had previous convictions.
Elite Guardia Civil unit for controlling Magalluf
Some thirty GRS officers are based in Magalluf for the summer.
Large motorhomes barred from Cala Murada frontline
The motorhomes will have to park on a different section of the road.
Son Banya "sniper" arrested at Palma club
He should have entered prison in November last year; the police finally caught up with him.
Tourist demand for high-end alcohol brands pushing supply "to the limit"
A problem with the supply of raw materials is also a factor.
2022 - the highest-spending Mallorcan summer ever
Inflation and higher prices to compensate for 2020 and 2021 losses are resulting in greater spending.
Investment fund paid 300,000 euros for Alcudia power station
The Council of Mallorca has until July 10 to exercise its right of first refusal and buy the site.
Government to increase the price of VPO affordable housing
Land is designated for VPO building, but the current sales price is not sufficient enough incentive for developers and builders.
Fourth Covid jab to be available for everyone in Spain
The suitability of a second booster jab for the entire population has been in doubt.
Pickpockets given 24 hours to leave Mallorca
Any who do not leave will be sent to prison.
Council of Mallorca looking at buying Alcudia's old power station
Endesa sold the power station to an investment fund in early May.
Ten Santa Catalina bars do not have terrace licences
Palma town hall is marking out terraces so that limits are clear.
Reduction in tourists needed because of climate emergency
The climate emergency is said to have worsened since climate change legislation was approved three years ago.
Opposition demanding suspension of Formentor car park licence
The car park was registered in the town hall's name a year ago.
Playa de Palma businesses say tourism of excesses decree isn't working
Bars and restaurants are to ban the wearing of football shirts.
- 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
When tourist coexistence becomes impossible
Issues with tourist behaviour have long existed; even back in the 1930s.
Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 14:17