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 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.
The "bad practices" of renting out rooms in Mallorca
Owners are circumventing legal obligations.
It is "obvious" where Mallorca overtourism has come from - holiday lets and second homes
The president of the Fergus hotel group favours degrowth that cuts out what doesn't suit the island best.
Prison for Colonia Sant Jordi murder suspect
He has not confessed to murdering 74-year-old Erika Röhrig.
Mass tourism in Palma - "It is natural that there is rejection by residents"
Fleeting visitors to city settings for compulsive snapshots on Instagram.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Temperatures down
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, 28 September.
And the Alcudia electricity cable route is ... ?
Relevant parties affected by the cable have been itemised in a document prepared by Red Eléctrica.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Mallorca's economy, tourist spending, flights to Mallorca this winter, overtourism, hotel investment, social housing, high weather temperatures...
Balearic Government planning record spending in 2025
Housing and mobility investment plans will be closely scrutinised by parliament.
Colonia Sant Jordi murder: Police had classified suspect 'high risk'
His ex-partner had been subjected to abuse for 20 years.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Indian summer?
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, 27 September.
Tourist tax for demolishing old hotels in Mallorca - or for creating social housing?
Should the purpose be the creation of public space or affordable homes?
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Over the next seven days there will be arious events including the Binissalem Vermar Fiestas, Alcudia Jazz Festival, Sant Miquel fiestas, Palma Circus Cycle, Cala Millor Tourist Fiestas, Raïm Wine Festival, Rata Market, Fira del Mar, Puerto Soller Festival of Classical Music, concerts and much more...
Topping 30C on Thursday, and an improved forecast for the weekend
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, 26 September.
Cala Major residents revolt against beach sunloungers
It is calculated that only 22% of the beach is free space.
- 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