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.
Difficult rescue of British tourist with broken leg
In all it took almost three hours to get her to an ambulance.
350 migrants arrive in the Balearics in just over 24 hours
Slightly more than a quarter of all migrants this year have arrived since Friday morning.
Three marine heat waves in the Balearics this summer
These heat waves are a "very serious" sign of climate deterioration.
Pollensa town hall to appeal Hotel Formentor waste fine
The town hall accepts that there was an "administrative error" but is nevertheless critical of the environment ministry.
A fifth of Palma police vehicles are off the road
An opposition councillor says that repairs for simple things take way too long.
Remembering the Queen's visit to Mallorca in 1988
The Queen was in Mallorca to relax during what was otherwise an official state visit to Spain.
Meliá Hotels: "One of the best tourist seasons in history"
Mallorca has been one of the strong destinations for Meliá this summer.
Balearic economy: "Slowdown does not mean recession"
The government is highlighting the current situation of "full employment and economic growth".
Autopsies confirm deaths by lightning strikes
Death by lightning strike is extremely rare, but more frequent storms in the Mediterranean may increase the possibility.
Beaches and the danger of lightning strikes
"When lightning strikes at a beach, you must get out of the water."
Man on honeymoon one of two killed by lightning in Mallorca
The other man was on holiday and celebrating his recent retirement.
Britons on holiday in Mallorca lament the passing of Queen Elizabeth
Around half seven on Thursday evening, holidaymakers were stunned by the news from back home.
Alcudia rules out electric carriage alternative to horse carriages
"There are no electric carriages on the market," stated the mayor on Thursday.
Bars raise funds for taxi driver beaten up in Magalluf
Fellow taxi drivers have also raised money for Gabriel.
Heritage association amassing evidence of graffiti
The association is forwarding photos and information to Palma town hall.
June human pressure in the Balearics on a par with 2019
Growth is "unsustainable". "We can't fit everyone into the islands."
Balearic economy slowed down in July
Will a combination of the end of the tourism season and inflation have a greater negative impact than expected?
Pollensa town hall fined over Hotel Formentor waste
The environment ministry asked for a report, which it says was never sent.
- 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
Will Mallorca's beach bars get a reprieve?
The Balearic environment ministry has been accused of "wanting to wreck everything that smacks of tourism, even if it is quality".
Andrew Ede 09/09/2022 16:54