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.
Investment fund paid 300,000 euros for Alcudia power station
The Council of Mallorca has until July 10 to exercise its right of first refusal and buy the site.
Government to increase the price of VPO affordable housing
Land is designated for VPO building, but the current sales price is not sufficient enough incentive for developers and builders.
Fourth Covid jab to be available for everyone in Spain
The suitability of a second booster jab for the entire population has been in doubt.
Pickpockets given 24 hours to leave Mallorca
Any who do not leave will be sent to prison.
Council of Mallorca looking at buying Alcudia's old power station
Endesa sold the power station to an investment fund in early May.
Ten Santa Catalina bars do not have terrace licences
Palma town hall is marking out terraces so that limits are clear.
Reduction in tourists needed because of climate emergency
The climate emergency is said to have worsened since climate change legislation was approved three years ago.
Opposition demanding suspension of Formentor car park licence
The car park was registered in the town hall's name a year ago.
Playa de Palma businesses say tourism of excesses decree isn't working
Bars and restaurants are to ban the wearing of football shirts.
Fear of air travel "chaos" because of strikes
Ryanair strikes have been called; air-traffic controllers will decide at the end of the month.
Arenal residents enduring the same problems as ever
Tourism of excesses decree, and yet residents endure the excesses of young tourists.
Police reinforcements for airport controls will be "insufficient"
Travel agencies association says that "urgent measures must be taken".
Palma air-traffic controllers to decide on strike later this month
There is to be a meeting in Palma on June 28.
Palma lifeguards to stage a one-day strike
Lifeguards are demanding better pay and improvements to the service.
Long queues for taxis at the airport ... especially at night
A shortage of taxis, and the last bus from the airport leaves at 1.15am.
Spanish students return ... and so do the residents' complaints
In Arenal, the residents have been complaining about the noise and anti-social behaviour for years.
Tito's director one of six cleared in Palma mega-trial
BCM owner Bartolomé Cursach and sixteen others remain accused.
Palma Airport - May passengers almost at 2019 level
Palma had the highest increase in flights among the eight busiest airports.
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
When tourist coexistence becomes impossible
Issues with tourist behaviour have long existed; even back in the 1930s.
Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 14:17