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Andrew Ede
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.

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A good week for animal welfare in Alcudia

The town hall’s decision regarding bullfighting is the right one.

Andrew Ede 13/11/2021 10:47

Majorca tourism

Public versus private and lessons for winter tourism

Do you think a public-private initiative will bring significant winter tourism to Mallorca?

Andrew Ede 12/11/2021 12:48

Majorca tourism

Funding for “very internationalised sun and beach resorts”

The Balearic tourism minister spoke about the government getting back to its “transformation agenda” for tourism.

Andrew Ede 12/11/2021 11:43

Comment

Hummingbirds and picadors

As with myths about Magalluf, there are those who maintain that the picadors were themselves something of a myth.

Andrew Ede 11/11/2021 13:07

Comment

Here comes a hurricane

Was 2001 a hurricane? This was the worst storm ever to hit Mallorca.

Andrew Ede 10/11/2021 12:52

Comment

Mallorca, you’re too small for me

Is the island of Mallorca too small? What do you think?

Andrew Ede 09/11/2021 12:50

Coming soon

This week's Top events in Mallorca

Want to do something different? These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.

Andrew Ede 09/11/2021 11:51

Latest headlines

Campanet wanting the return of Iron Age artefacts

Getting the national ministry for culture to agree to returns has not proved to be easy.

Andrew Ede 06/11/2021 11:22

Majorca tourism

Pollensa spending 2.8 million euros on municipal works

Spending on a series of projects was approved at Friday’s council meeting.

Andrew Ede 06/11/2021 11:11

Latest headlines

Alcudia and Pollensa bays - sports tourism and the low season

Is the Council of Mallorca truly about to break the mould and tackle the low-low season?

Andrew Ede 06/11/2021 11:00

Majorca tourism

Camping - Mallorca’s missing link

Do you think Mallorca should have proper tourist campsites? What do you think?

Andrew Ede 05/11/2021 13:18

Majorca tourism

Tourist tax - where’s it going?

What have they been spending the eco-tax money on?

Andrew Ede 05/11/2021 10:26

Comment

The obsession with numbers

Have we become obsessed with statistics? What do you think?

Andrew Ede 04/11/2021 11:32

Comment

We are islands - risks at sea

Should the number of ships entering Mallorca be limited? What do you think?

Andrew Ede 03/11/2021 12:27

Comment

Mallorca, Allhallowtide and the Celts

What is the relationship between Mallorca and Halloween?

Andrew Ede 02/11/2021 13:17

Coming soon

Check out this week's Top events in Mallorca

These are Andrew Ede's top events that are taking place on Mallorca this week.

Andrew Ede 02/11/2021 12:21

December

December and a real Majorca gift

The ensaimada is a unique contribution to Spain’s considerable pastry cuisine

Andrew EdeAndrew Valente 31/10/2021 12:33

November

Bite into November

"Another snack that is unique to Palma is the llonguet, a small oval bread roll easily recognisable by the deep crack running down the middle...."

Andrew EdeAndrew Valente 31/10/2021 12:25

October

14 kinds of mushrooms to get you on track

Sometimes they become a main course when served with slices of pork loin

Andrew EdeAndrew Valente 31/10/2021 12:13