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Andrew Ede
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.

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Smokers to be paid for returning cigarette ends?

There is a proposal which is similar to that for the return of bottles.

Andrew Ede 13/06/2022 06:44

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35C in Mallorca on Sunday and hotter to come

The met agency now says that it doesn't expect temperatures to hit the 40C mark in the Balearics. Even so ...

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 17:45

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Transformation of Palma's Paseo Marítimo can't come soon enough

Work on the transformation is due to start before next May's municipal election.

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 13:51

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BCM owner mega-trial starts on Monday

The BCM owner faces a public prosecution demand of eighteen months in prison.

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 11:48

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Private sector to help reduce health service waiting lists

The health ministry needs to tackle the waiting lists caused by Covid.

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 09:04

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Tenants being harassed into moving out

Four people in suits turned up and had a "threatening attitude".

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 08:37

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Car-hire firms in agreement with limits

The Balearic government's climate change plan contemplates limits on the number of vehicles that can enter each island.

Andrew Ede 12/06/2022 07:00

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Two years residency in the Balearics before being able to buy a home

Podemos are proposing a series of measures to address housing problems in the Balearics.

Andrew Ede 11/06/2022 17:04

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Plans continuing for Puerto Pollensa seaplane competition

The plans are to revive the legendary Schneider Cup and hold the competition in Puerto Pollensa.

Andrew Ede 11/06/2022 09:34

Beaches

Supreme Court ratifies ending of Cala Torta beach bar concession

The Cala Torta 'chiringuito' was demolished in October 2020.

Andrew Ede 11/06/2022 09:06

Majorca tourism

Thousands of "study trip" students arriving in Mallorca

Organisers point to the "importance of this holiday segment".

Andrew Ede 11/06/2022 07:46

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Palma police driver - "I hit the brakes hard"

The police officer's statement will now be forwarded to the court instructing the proceedings.

Andrew Ede 11/06/2022 07:16

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Price of petrol in Mallorca more than before the discount

The rising prices have eaten away at the Spanish government's discount.

Andrew Ede 10/06/2022 09:34

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Mexican nightlife brand coming to Mallorca

Asadito in Playa de Palma has been sold by the Cursach Group.

Andrew Ede 10/06/2022 08:51

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Palma police driver under investigation for reckless homicide

Indications that the police car was travelling at excessive speed.

Andrew Ede 10/06/2022 07:15

Travelling

Eurowings cancelling hundreds of flights

There isn't information as yet about which flights from Germany to Spain will be affected.

Andrew Ede 09/06/2022 15:43

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Pacha eyeing up the old Tito's club in Palma

It is believed that the Pacha Group want to reopen the club as a Lío venue.

Andrew Ede 09/06/2022 11:25