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.
And not cleaning Alcudia?
CCOO union accuses the municipal services agency Lumsa of “flagrant and unacceptable” breaches of contract conditions.
Ensuring compliance with Covid measures in Alcudia
The mayor of Alcudia, and Pollensa’s mayor, had a meeting earlier this week to discuss compliance with Covid measures.
British increase in Pollensa
The number of British residents in Pollensa has increased by almost 25%.
Cleaning up Puerto Pollensa
The beaches are completely usable from a bathing point of view and, in general, the water is in line with health parameters required by the regulations.
The “little gem” of gardens in Mallorca
Raixa is one of the twenty-eight gardens that constitute the European Route of Historic Gardens.
Puerto Pollensa disputes
Puerto Pollensa contamination ... the row continues
"The state of the waters has worsened significantly"
Viewpoint
Reclaiming the centre
Inflammatory statements and a breakdown in the civility of discourse only serve to advance this.
Enjoying Majorca
The tragedies of Mallorca’s cycling pioneers
In 1955 the Vuelta was able to become established, and it has been staged ever since.
The Week in Tourism
What is a safe air corridor?
Our columnist Andrew Ede asks "Well, what is it exactly?". Also what is happening to Air Europa and when will people start going on holiday again!
Fairs and fiestas
Forgetting the artisans in Mallorca
Next month, Pollensa would normally be staging its autumn fair, which in recent years has been dedicated to artisans.
Northern Spotlight
Alcudia finally gets a “botellón” bylaw
Traditionally a problem in the Magic area, it has extended to Alcanada, Bonaire and the industrial estate.
Enjoying Majorca
Mallorca: A nest of spies
Almost to this day 27 years ago, Ricardo Sicre Cerdá, aka Richard Stickler, died at his home in Palma. Originally from Barcelona, he was a republican who fled Spain.
Northern Spotlight
Something didn't happen: the Barcares beach club
Find out what project has been withdrawn, the sunloungers in Puerto Alcudia, a film about Hotel Formentor and events taking place in the north this week.
The Week in Tourism
Travel criteria: Has Europe passed the test?
Five months on, we come to the latest recommendations.
Enjoying Majorca
The joy of the Mallorcan landscape
From next Monday, the Council of Mallorca will be celebrating the Setmana del Paisatge.
Viewpoint
Always the finance
"The Balearic government's budget-setting process for 2021 will be an almighty difficult task.."
Viewpoint
Mobility confusion
"A list has now been published of 190 roads that won't be 30 kph; they will either be 40 or 50..."
Northern Spotlight
An Alcudia beach club almost in the sea
Plus, more improvement work in Puerto Pollensa and the endless saga of the Albufera treatment plant.
Viewpoint
Wave after Wave
Maria Antònia Font and Javier Arranz have spoken about a third wave. They are predicting nothing, but if there is a third wave, it will be linked to Christmas.
- 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 complete mess of testing
Rapid antigen tests are the type of test that many in the tourism industry now want for travellers from their points of origin.
Andrew Ede 20/11/2020 16:55