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.
Abandoned since 2008, a Mallorca bullring has new owners
The intention appears to be to use the bullring as a leisure and cultural centre.
Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
'Velella velella' isn't strictly speaking a jellyfish.
Arenal beach wall: Gone ... for now
There are residents in favour of removing the wall permanently.
Reaching for higher stars: The modernisation of Mallorca's hotels
There are now vastly more four and five-star hotels than one to three-stars, a reverse of the situation that existed ten years ago.
Mallorca's housing problems: A lot of talk, but where's the political consensus?
It will be "irresponsible" if a decree to facilitate 10,000 homes for affordable and social purposes in Palma is blocked by parliament.
Friday weather in Mallorca - Strong winds at the weekend
Weather alerts already issued for Saturday.
Mallorca events: What's On Friday, 28 March to Thursday, 3 April
This weekend Son Ferriol having their annual fair. S'Arraco is holding their Raïm Wine Fest and Palma hosts the Princess Sofia regatta.
Palma horse-carriage drivers could get taxi licences instead
The town hall is once again addressing the contentious issue of horse carriages in Palma.
The supermarket chain with the greatest savings in Mallorca
Probably no great surprise to learn which one it is.
Hotel Formentor luxury villas' appeal set to be rejected
The owners of the hotel have warned they will seek compensation.
Santanyi police officer arrested for gender violence
The police officer appeared in court and was released on charges with a restraining order.
Families who were squatting in Alcudia's Bellevue now have nowhere to live
The town hall provided temporary accommodation for a month; this has come to an end.
Government again says no to restrictions on sales of homes to foreign buyers
"We can't tell families in the Balearics who to sell their homes to."
Mallorca school students struck down by salmonella poisoning on a study trip
The students and teachers were on a study trip to Andalusia.
Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Thunderstorms possible
UV Index up to 6 or 7 on Wednesday.
Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
Zero chance of the proposal being approved by the Balearic Parliament.
Comment
A meeting of housing minds?
Estate-agency associations are saying similar things to those protesting against the housing situation.
Andrew Ede 28/03/2025 13:24