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.
Mandatory mask-wearing on public transport in Spain looks set to end
Masks are currently required on public transport but not in other situations where there are large gatherings of people.
Five Mallorca municipalities without water suitable for human consumption
The main issue in Mallorca is the high presence of nitrates.
Palma route, United Airlines' most profitable in Spain
Hopes for an extended schedule in 2023 from May to October.
Police closing in on suspect who shot a woman in Playa de Palma
The shooting followed an earlier incident outside a Palma club.
Real data for managing Mallorca's traffic "saturation"
The Sustainable Tourism Observatory will provide data to the public for a variety of indicators.
Foreign demand only a part of Mallorca's housing problems
The main reason for a lack of affordable housing is that "it is impossible" to build it at the required prices.
Beach space regulations were meant to prevent tourist overcrowding
7.5 square metres of beach per person were meant to have guided tourist accommodation and service provision.
No police charges in Lloseta school bullying case
A video of a bullying incident led to the investigation.
Palma fatal crash: Deceased were not wearing seat belts
The deceased have now all been identified.
Business offensive against new environment law
The new law would give the environment ministry exclusive powers to declare spaces for special protection.
Fatal Palma crash was at accident blackspot
Two people on a motorcycle were killed along the same stretch of road last year.
Palma beachside restaurant faces demolition after 40 years
The Costas Authority has ordered the demolition of El Bungalow in Ciudad Jardín.
Thirteen Alcudia establishments under investigation for worker exploitation
The restaurants and other hospitality establishments are all owned by the same person.
Holiday rentals sector - Don't blame us for tourist overcrowding
Mallorca's hoteliers have blamed "exponential growth" of holiday rentals places for tourist overcrowding.
Mallorca hoteliers reject an increase in tourist tax
The hoteliers say this is an attempt to "cover up and justify deficiencies by penalising visitors who stay in regulated accommodation".
Motorcyclist in fatal accident tested positive for cannabis
The 21-year-old woman who lost her life was a promising boxer.
Government parties want to increase the tourist tax
No firm proposals yet, and the main partner in the coalition, PSOE, may well oppose an increase.
3.4 million euros to restore Palma's Hostal Términus
The hostel, originally a hotel, opened in 1914.
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- Son Amar owner Margaret Whittaker dies
- Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
Comment
Is no one bothered about the tourist tax any longer?
The politicians most definitely are bothered.
Andrew Ede 19/09/2022 12:31