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.
The tourism municipality in Mallorca moving towards five-star
Three new five-star hotels are planned for Calvia next year.
People in the Balearics "can perceive a loss of quality of life due to tourism activity"
"It is evident that we cannot absorb more volume in certain places and times of the year."
Multi-million euro profits for developers of Palma's affordable housing
The 363 homes will not be social housing; they will be targeted at a middle-class applicant who can afford the 'limited-price' rent.
Prison demand for harassment of the president of a Mallorca community of residents
The alleged harassment lasted over a period of five years.
Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
They don't bother anyone and normally no one bothers them.
A merry Mallorca Christmas - It's 10% more expensive
The consumers association is highlighting the increased price of products such as lamb and pork.
Balearic budget for 2025 "dynamited" by Vox "blackmail"
The government will be left with little choice but to extend the 2024 budget into next year.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Amber alert for wind on Saturday
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the sixth of December.
Fines totalling 4.4 million euros for "illegal tourist offer" in Mallorca
Over 3,000 inspections this year; three times as many as in 2023.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week how do the people feel about overcrowding, new record of tourists, guided tours, tour operators, noise, motorhomes and crazy house prices.
Demolition of illegal Andratx apartments is "imminent"
The case of the apartments goes back to when Eugenio Hidalgo was mayor; he was convicted of corruption.
Spain's traveller registration: Some tour operators will stop selling the Balearics
Small and large tour operators and the hoteliers all have serious concerns about the requirements.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Met agency predicting snow at 800 metres from Sunday
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the fifth of December.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This week enjoy Mallorcan rock, jazz, family musicals, Handel’s Messiah, festive concerts, blues tributes, and their annual fair in Sineu.
The warmest November in the Balearics since current records began
Rainfall in November was around normal for the month.
Another 'human pressure' record in Mallorca
The combination of permanent and temporary populations.
Tramuntana town halls getting tough on excessive vehicle noise
Wanting to put an end to "noise delinquency" in the Tramuntana.
The Mallorca municipality where house prices have risen the most in the past year
"The increase in prices is so significant that affordability of housing is at risk."
Comment
The island of noise
People have long given up caring about their unacceptable noise.
Andrew Ede 05/12/2024 15:47