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.
Illegal booze selling continuing in Arenal
A way is being found to get round restrictions under the tourism of excesses law.
Record number of guests at Mallorca's mountain refuges
The high spring season is lengthening into June.
Crisis in Mallorca's police forces?
Two police chiefs are resigning; a retired inspector has lodged a criminal complaint for mobbing.
Drive-slow protest by minibuses at Palma Airport
Fines have been issued to minibus businesses operating illegally at the airport.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Household spending in the Balearics is the highest in Spain
In 2023, average spend for mortgage/rent and bills was 29% higher in the Balearics than in the rest of Spain.
The day the Parc de la Mar lake turned grey
The town hall said there had been no incident involving pipes.
Tourism degrowth is "inevitable and will bring prosperity"
At the first Civil Society Tourism Congress, a professor from Spain's National Research Council advocated planning for degrowth.
Medusa Beach Club owner released on charges
Charged with reckless homicide and causing serious injuries.
Alcudia drunk driver threatens to self-harm with a knife
This followed an accident on Monday night.
Police concerned about conflict as Balearics illegal immigration reaches its highest level ever
Problems in Son Gotleu and Arenal are "the tip of the iceberg".
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
As the Sant Joan Fiestas conclude on Monday, the Sant Pere Fiestas kick off the rest of the week. Additionally, the Sant Joan Pelut and Sant Marçal celebrations will also take place.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
Comment
Should tourists be consulted about overcrowding?
Tourists invest emotional attachment in Mallorca and this doesn't prevent objectivity.
Andrew Ede 29/06/2024 11:39