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.
Santa Catalina - the noise goes on, and the complaints mount
Palma's Santa Catalina - a focus for the apparent incompatibility between lives of residents and nightlife culture.
How the poor shoemakers of Mallorca came to be an export force
The shoemakers of the late nineteenth century were in fact the best paid workers in Mallorca, but even so, they weren’t that well paid.
Foreign buying of businesses recovering strongly after the pandemic
Investment in the hotel sector is particularly buoyant.
Up to forty per cent of properties are holiday lets - Can this be justified?
Pollensa’s rental activity has existed for decades and to such an extent that the number of accommodation places has consistently outstripped those offered by hotels in the municipality.
Mallorca moving from being a second residence to a main one
Telework possibilities mean that Europeans are making Mallorca their main place of residence.
Magalluf businessman accused of robbery with violence
The 35-year-old had apparently been excluded from involvement with establishments in the Punta Ballena area.
Nadal through to French Open third round
Rafael Nadal has been struggling with injuries.
Son Llàtzer traumatologists call for change of hospital management
Traumatologists say that the head of the service has been subjected to "a public lynching".
Balearics heading for full employment in the summer
A new plan has been approved that has the aim of full employment throughout the year.
Mallorca 'cuisine show' in Magalluf and the south Tramuntana
Each route lasts 4 days and its distributed between the months of May, June and July 2022.
Cala Ratjada promenade work giving a "deplorable image"
Businesses fear the work could last until the end of June.
Holiday villas in Mallorca all but booked out for August
Mallorca has the highest level of bookings in the country.
Police concerned at the prospect of a summer of "recklessness"
Two tourists have died in Mallorca this month.
German proposal for 'anti-Putin trips' to destinations such as Mallorca
The proposal is for travel vouchers for pensioners to escape Germany's cold winter weather.
How do you legislate for Mallorca's well-being?
Environmentalists GOB intend bringing "popular" legislation for well-being to the Balearic parliament.
Classification of Mallorca's beaches has not even started
This is important as classification determines what activities there can be on beaches.
400 tourist establishments could be converted into residential accommodation
A big question is whether owners will agree to the conditions.
Real Mallorca survive
It didn't matter what happened in other matches. Mallorca were safe.
- 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
All-inclusive-light: Maybe it's a way forward
The restriction on free alcohol in all-inclusive hotels in areas of certain resorts has created a new offer.
Andrew Ede 26/05/2022 14:34