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.
Hotel occupancy returning to 2019 levels
Occupancy in the principal resorts is between 80% and 90%.
Palma pedestrian death - police driver lost control of the vehicle
The road was wet, but the reason for the loss of control of the vehicle has yet to be confirmed.
BCM owner now only facing an eighteen-month sentence
The prosecution now believes that certain evidence is "implausible".
Cala Molins beach in Pollensa closed because of sewage fault
Described as a "serious fault", but it is being stressed that there has been no sewage spill into the sea.
Palma woman in a coma after aesthetic surgery
Silvia Idalia Serrano underwent aesthetic surgery at a Madrid clinic on April 29.
British holidaymakers in Mallorca are spending more
Higher spending, but then there is inflation ...
UK tour operators predicting further Palma flight delays
The UK government and the travel industry are blaming each other for the problems.
Transfer of Alaro Castle walls ownership due later this year
The Spanish government currently owns the walls.
Alleged mafia boss released on bail
Bashkim Osmani was arrested as part of the massive Operation Casino in February.
Five to go on trial for Calvia robberies
The robberies were committed between June and November 2020.
Thousands of holidaymakers to Mallorca affected by UK airport chaos
Meanwhile, it is hoped that more police will now be available for passport control in Palma.
Parliament approves new Balearic tourism law
"We cannot continue to grow in terms of the number of tourist places, we must grow in quality."
Palma residents denounce Spanish students concert
Residents in different neighbourhoods are increasingly concerned by noise and anti-social behaviour.
Call for free accommodation for summer doctors in Mallorca
In Galicia, accommodation for doctors who reinforce the health service in summer is to be free.
Delays up to three hours in departure of airport transfer coaches
There are due to be more police at the airport as from June 1.
Businesses complaining that Cabrera is becoming a "no-go area"
Fewer visitors to Cabrera mean fewer visitors going to Colonia Sant Jordi.
President Armengol - on re-election and the tourism law
Francina Armengol speaks about management of the pandemic, strategic investment, the new tourism law and the Hat Bar.
US airlines looking at other routes to Palma
The inaugural United Airlines flight from New York-Newark will arrive this coming Friday.
Comment
A new tourism law - Or is it?
Circularity and sustainability - but the law goes only so far.
Andrew Ede 02/06/2022 09:02