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.
Viewpoint: Extreme data
"Very high vaccination rates and yet things can seemingly go wrong."
The Blog: Mallorca and the lesson of the past
What will the future of the Mallorcan economy look like? Will the same mistakes of the past be repeated?
Viewpoint: Government ethics
These contracts, the individual values of which were never huge, became a matter for the courts’ attention.
Enjoy Majorca: When plague devastated Mallorca’s vineyards
Find out how the focus on a single product almost killed the Mallorcan wine industry at the end of the 19th century.
The Blog: The Columbus industry - so it goes on
Was Columbus born in Genoa? And if not, where?
Spotlight North: Atlas returning to Pollensa
A jury of architects and Colonya representatives has selected the Atlas project for the restoration of the Can Morató factory.
Spotlight North: Kicking off in Búger again
How is it possible that a small place of some 1,000 people can generate so much intrigue?
Spotlight North: The es and el of Pollensa
Such innocent things as a Facebook post about the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca can have repercussions if you’re not careful...
Spotlight North: Madrid fair photos; and where are the sunloungers?
Town halls were promoting tourism, but are they all prepared for tourism?
The week in tourism: Fitur - symbolism and the race of tourism recovery
It’s been said that this Fitur is the most important ever. But... why?
The Blog: The highway to ecologist hell
Eight kilometres of new road and safer road, but with protests without popular support, political tensions and an inauguration that wasn’t.
The Blog: Magalluf - living with a legend
How did Magalluf acquire its legendary status? The film ‘Magaluf Ghost Town’ considers Magalluf through the eyes of people who live there.
The Blog: Whatever you say about tourism, say nothing
The tourism industry is suffering enough without him wishing it to be done further down. Did Dr. Simón not appreciate all those with jobs in tourism?
Spotlight North: Challenge Ciclista Mallorca - some road closures
Find out where there will be intermittent road closures and parking prohibitions.
Spotlight North: Beaches - the responses tell you everything
What are the effects of having fewer blue flags in the north of the island?
Spotlight North: Police not wanting to do nights in Santa Margalida
There were protests by police directed at the town hall in January.
Spotlight North: What actually is the agreement with Bellevue?
There are complaints from this area that it feels "neglected".
The Blog: Mallorca’s mediaeval past is on hold
Does the absence of fairs and festivals represent a stripping of tradition and community?
- 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"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
The Blog: Viajes Armengol ... Visit Balearics Travel
Could the Balearic government set up its own travel agency like Canaries and Benidorm? Do you think this is a good idea?
Andrew Ede 27/05/2021 12:24