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.
Temperatures shoot up again in Mallorca
Highs are once more above average for the time of year.
Son Espases will close 70 beds in June
Summer will be an "explosive cocktail" because of bed closures and an increase in population.
Magalluf - "Nothing's changing; everything's continuing like before"
Pepe Tirado of Acotur says that there can only be a change to the tourism model if order is imposed.
Pressure for greater security in Playa de Palma
"We will see if we begin to see a change in the area or if everything continues as usual."
Castell de Santueri open to the public again
One of Mallorca's most important historical landmarks.
Santa Catalina - the noise goes on, and the complaints mount
Palma's Santa Catalina - a focus for the apparent incompatibility between lives of residents and nightlife culture.
How the poor shoemakers of Mallorca came to be an export force
The shoemakers of the late nineteenth century were in fact the best paid workers in Mallorca, but even so, they weren’t that well paid.
Foreign buying of businesses recovering strongly after the pandemic
Investment in the hotel sector is particularly buoyant.
Up to forty per cent of properties are holiday lets - Can this be justified?
Pollensa’s rental activity has existed for decades and to such an extent that the number of accommodation places has consistently outstripped those offered by hotels in the municipality.
Mallorca moving from being a second residence to a main one
Telework possibilities mean that Europeans are making Mallorca their main place of residence.
Magalluf businessman accused of robbery with violence
The 35-year-old had apparently been excluded from involvement with establishments in the Punta Ballena area.
Nadal through to French Open third round
Rafael Nadal has been struggling with injuries.
Son Llàtzer traumatologists call for change of hospital management
Traumatologists say that the head of the service has been subjected to "a public lynching".
Balearics heading for full employment in the summer
A new plan has been approved that has the aim of full employment throughout the year.
Mallorca 'cuisine show' in Magalluf and the south Tramuntana
Each route lasts 4 days and its distributed between the months of May, June and July 2022.
Cala Ratjada promenade work giving a "deplorable image"
Businesses fear the work could last until the end of June.
Holiday villas in Mallorca all but booked out for August
Mallorca has the highest level of bookings in the country.
Police concerned at the prospect of a summer of "recklessness"
Two tourists have died in Mallorca this month.
Comment
All-inclusive-light: Maybe it's a way forward
The restriction on free alcohol in all-inclusive hotels in areas of certain resorts has created a new offer.
Andrew Ede 26/05/2022 14:34