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 hotel chain paying 40% of employees' rent
Hipotels are building apartments for employees.
Mallorca doctors vote to go on strike
If the strike goes ahead, it will start some time in January.
More traffic restrictions could be introduced in the Tramuntana
The summer restrictions for Formentor could be just the first.
Change of location for Palma Christmas ball because it was too big
It was originally destined for a square.
Four-year-old girl witness to parents' violent argument
The woman tried to stab her ex-partner with a screwdriver.
Balearics tourist numbers, greater than most countries
Foreign tourism recovery in the Balearics has outstripped the European average by 15%.
Son Banya shanty town demolitions resume
The programme of eviction and demolition started in 2018.
Two months for Sa Feixina monument to be given protected status
The Council of Mallorca and Palma town hall have been wishing to demolish the monument because of its Francoist association.
Traffic jams because of Palma Paseo Marítimo work
Closure of one lane has caused traffic delays.
Summer 2023 - the challenge of finding qualified staff
Affordable accommodation for employees from the mainland is just one of the issues.
The Pollensa torrent that "turned into hell"
A surge in the torrent "swept away everything in its path".
Approval of transfer of coasts' responsibilities to the Balearic government
The transfer won't alter Costas Authority decisions regarding beach bars.
PP say spend Palma tram money on other public transport
The opposition PP don't believe the tram project will see the light of day - "there are so many holes in it".
BCM owner trial - Demand that judge and prosecutor are investigated
The trial is over, but the Cursach affair most definitely is not.
Balearic government "engaged in a battle" against purchases by non-residents
The government has defended increase in taxes on properties of one million euros and more.
Record number of cruise ships in Palma this December
High interest in Palma among cruise operators, but from next year a maximum of three ships per day.
Woman arrested for biting off a man's earlobe at a Palma bar
The police retrieved the earlobe.
Palma nightlife - Close at midnight or move to the industrial estates
The federation of residents associations says that coexistence between nightlife and residents has become unsustainable.
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- The 4 most enchanting villages in Mallorca according to a prestigious magazine
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism