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's greatest ever showman
With the aid of an aviation mechanic, Miquel came up with the design for the bike, the trapezes and the wire.
Mallorca restaurants full, but without record profits
It does depend on the restaurant and where it is.
"It is essential that the GDP weight of tourism decreases"
Celestí Alomar was the tourism minister who introduced the ecotax in 2002.
Unlimited growth in Balearics energy consumption being questioned
The plan for energy transition and climate change doesn't refer to a decrease in energy consumption.
Tourists wanting an end to overcrowding
Environmentalist groups say that tourists experience for themselves the effects of saturation.
The pressures on Mallorca's 2023 tourism
A post-Covid tourism bounce is expected to fade away.
The rain and thunderstorms finally come to Mallorca
Up to 50 litres per square metre of rain.
Eight million euros of tourist tax sought for historic Palma building
Can Serra was bought by the Balearic government with revenue from the old ecotax.
Balearics facing a tough winter because of inflation
A buoyant summer, but in the winter there will be economic slowdown and a "very worrying" situation.
Calvia's mayor - "Fewer tourists? No"
Tourism will inevitably be high on the agenda at next year's elections.
Sunset "chaos" at Sa Foradada in Deya
Crowds of people and loads of cars at the viewpoint.
Environment ministry wanting explanations for Formentor "rubble"
The town hall denies that rubble has been dumped, saying that the material is aggregate for later use.
Airport expansion opposed because of "climate collapse" due to tourism
"Excessive tourism" is contributing to the climate emergency in the Balearics.
Balearics still below the average for state financing
Even so, there will be an "historic rise" in financing in 2023.
What's on in Mallorca on Sunday
"You are spoilt for choice for events across the island..."
Thunderstorms forecast for Mallorca on Friday
Yellow alerts for rain and storms on Friday and Saturday.
Unions say profits justify hospitality pay increase
Full-on clashes with the employers over pay are being anticipated.
Barrier control for access to Cala Deya
A fortnight's trial period is expected to become permanent.
Mallorca anticipating a record September
Indications are that the record number of passengers at the airport in September 2019 will be exceeded.
- Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
- Son Amar owner Margaret Whittaker dies
- Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
- It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
- Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
Comment
Mallorca saturated?
Perception is the key, and the environment minister says there is "negative social perception".
Andrew Ede 25/08/2022 19:57