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.
Hanging out trash on the Formentor peninsula
No padlocks - "just sanitary pads, condoms and rubbish".
New social housing for Pollensa
Pollensa has provided a stark example of the mistake made with VPO properties.
Palma hotels reaching the "milestone" of all-year opening
High-spending visitors include those attending conferences and exhibitions.
Will public transport in Mallorca be 'free' in 2025?
The subsidy from the Spanish Government for 2024 was 43 million euros, but this hasn't yet been received.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week Son Banya, weather complaints, holiday lets, migrants dental check, low tourist season, tourist promotion, restaurant woes and most expensive property in Palma.
Mallorca octogenarian finally cleared of the killing of a robber
Pau Rigo "used the only defensive means available to him".
Tourism alliance says holiday rentals have been the "trigger" for Mallorca protests
Hotels have had a "limited role" in adding supply and therefore bringing about overtourism.
Six of Spain's ten most 'profitable' tourist municipalities are in the Balearics
Three in Ibiza, three in Mallorca.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend (22-24 November) there are fairs in Sa Pobla, Mancor de la Vall and Bunyola. Don't miss the Christmas lights in Palma on Saturday and Christmas fairs at the Swedish Church and the Anglican Church both in Palma.
Mallorca, "a beautiful island full of tourists like Benidorm"
Thirty years ago, Martin Parr's photographic study of mass tourism was published.
The shopping street with the highest rent in Mallorca
Quite a distance behind Spain's most expensive shopping street.
Revival of statute of limitations for illegal building work in the Balearics
For building on what is defined as common rustic land.
Covid restrictions in the Balearics were unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the likes of the curfew were unconstitutional.
360 'limited price' homes for rent in Palma
Prices will be 30% below the average rental.
VAT will not be charged on Mallorca holiday lets ... for now
There is still the possibility of amendment to the EU VAT directive.
Comment
A hot winter for the hoteliers in the Balearics?
Employer-union negotiations are expected to be long and complicated.
Andrew Ede 22/11/2024 10:00