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.
No capacity for growth? Too expensive? TUI expect a record number of tourists in the Balearics in 2025
TUI's CEO has previously spoken about capacity limits and price increases in the Balearics.
Fight over the best flat alerted neighbours to an attempted occupation by squatters in Palma
Three vanloads of the National Police's rapid reaction squad turned up.
The transformation of Palma's seafront
Four elements are coming together, plans for the GESA building being one of these.
Deadline day for squatters at Alcudia's Club Bellevue
The final squatter left the Neptuno II block around 7pm on Monday.
Tuesday weather in Mallorca - Temperatures dropping on Wednesday
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, February 25.
Theme of the Week
Mallorca and the “demographic bomb”
“We have to accept we live in a more complex society, with very different identities that will form different social groups.”
Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
A moratorium on the granting of building licences in the Can Berenguer area.
Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
Reducing certain taxes brings about an increase in others because people have more money.
Enjoying Mallorca
The great shipping disaster of 1910 in the Balearics
Investigations into the General Chanzy sinking were overseen in Mallorca, where - and like Minorca - the disaster will never be forgotten.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Mallorca is set for an exciting week of events from February 21-27, featuring music, theatre, and carnival festivities.
Thursday weather in Mallorca - Atlantic front will weaken once it reaches the Balearics
A high of 22.3 on Wednesday.
Six months behind schedule, Palma Paseo Marítimo work will be finished in mid-April
The president of the local business association isn't convinced.
Alcudia's tourism councillor is sacked
Invoices that "did not comply with ethical standards" and "clear incompetence".
Owners of Mallorca hotel that had squatters demanding termination of management company's contract
Among other things, 219,000 euros are said to be owed to the owners.
Palma's famous Social Club has a new home
The Social Club nightspot was demolished last year as part of the redevelopment of the Paseo Marítimo.
Bellevue Alcudia squat bricked up as the squatting moves towards an end
By Tuesday, some twenty squatters were still in Neptuno II.
Comment
Illegal letting: How’s anyone supposed to make sense of the figures?
The most bizarre figure was one that suggested there were some 235,000 illegal lets in the Balearics.
Andrew Ede 21/02/2025 12:08