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.
Friday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fourth of October.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
A vibrant week of fun and tradition awaits!
Demand for a rent cap in Palma - "It is unviable to live in the city"
In certain instances, people are paying rents of 1,000 euros more than they would do if there were a rent cap.
The human pressure in Mallorca just keeps on increasing
There was a new record for the combined number of residents and tourists in July.
7.5 million visitors will pay a higher Balearic tourist tax in 2025
An even lower rate than at present in the winter raises a question as to whether it's worth the effort of levying.
Mallorca hoteliers attack the tourist tax increase and failure to ban all apartment holiday lets
The government has missed "a golden opportunity" to return a huge pool of housing to residential use.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Various weather warnings for the whole island
Stormy conditions overnight Wednesday.
Another fall in UK tourism in the Balearics
Foreign tourism was otherwise up 3.7% in August.
New look for Palma's traditional newsstands
The kiosks needed improvement and a wider range of products and services.
The government's stellar Palma Airport rail project. But where does the investment come from?
Decongesting the roads is a priority: "We cannot allow ourselves to normalise traffic jams."
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - 30 degrees, then comes the storm
Weather warnings for Thursday.
Support for tourist tax exemption for residents, but a demand to double the rate
Opposition parties are in favour of increasing the tourist tax.
Six Mallorca town halls give land for 1,800 affordable homes to rent
Under the government's Build to Rent scheme.
Algerian immigrants blamed for crime increase in Can Pastilla
A plot of land in Can Pastilla has been occupied by immigrants.
Mallorca residents support limits to population growth
If the model of population is to be changed, then tourism needs to change.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca - Thunderstorms and high winds later in the week
October's starting with fine weather.
Mallorca weather for Monday and the week ahead
Forecast for Monday, 30 September and up to Saturday, 5 October.
Armed men lock people into a Palma bar
There was a fight in the bar over an alleged unpaid debt.
Tourist arrested for assault close to Guardia Civil office in Magalluf
The 18-year-old was seen kicking the victim's head.
- 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
Is there truly a will in Mallorca to diversify and have less reliance on tourism?
There were all sorts of post-Covid prescriptions and scenarios that were variously well-intentioned or plain fanciful.
Andrew Ede 29/09/2024 12:01