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.
The Times selects Alcudia as one of Spain's prettiest villages
Alcudia is listed second in The Times article.
Marratxi squatter charging for the dumping of builders waste
The abandoned finca is believed to belong to a bank.
A fifth of workers in the Balearics are foreign
Italians, Germans and Moroccans are the most numerous.
Doctor arrested for posting sexual images of partners on porn pages
The doctor is a specialist at Son Espases Hospital.
Hoteliers demanding more police for passport control
Hoteliers, coach operators, the police themselves are calling for more passport control officers.
Sant Llorenç tribute to flood disaster solidarity
Thirteen people lost their lives on October 9, 2018.
Soller clamping down on bar terrace occupation of the public way
Special permits to extend terrace space no longer apply.
Petrol stations not being paid for 20 cent per litre discount
The discount on a litre of fuel is in force until the end of June.
Huge fines and licence withdrawal for holiday rentals used for illegal parties
The problem with illegal parties is particularly acute in Ibiza.
Mallorca, the island of Tonis and Marias
Less traditional Christian names are becoming more common.
Santa Catalina noise complaints get political
Palma's mayor, José Hila, has come in for criticism from the councillor for the model of the city.
Illegal selling increasing because of no bars on Es Trenc beach
The town hall is still waiting for Costas Authority authorisation for beach bars this summer.
TUI - Bookings comparable to 2019; Mallorca the most popular
TUI UK are leading the way among the main tourism supplier markets.
All still to play for as Abdón grabs added-time winner for Mallorca
It's going right down to the wire - one match to go.
Feudal Mallorca and the philosopher's stone
The Capdepera mediaeval fiesta is an entertainment, as fiestas always are.
Felling trees in Puerto Pollensa
There has been apparent failure to plant new trees on the Formentor street.
Ironman, the benefits and the gripes
The overall economic value, the University of the Balearic Islands concluded, was 9,050,612 euros.
Crucial point for Mallorca in battle against relegation
It wasn't pretty, but it was effective.
Comment
The lost days of the spirit of the beach
Chiringuito beach bars characterised the spirit of the beach; sun loungers did not.
Andrew Ede 17/05/2022 09:01