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.
Tourism
More boutique hotels in Palma than other European cities
There are eighteen luxury boutique hotels at present, to which a further five will be added in 2017.
Online polls
Bulletin readers reject Palma name change
Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.
Fairs and Fiestas
Blessings, pine-climbing and more demons: Sant Antoni Day
The day is most noted for the blessings of animals - Sant Antoni is the patron of the protection of animals - and these occur all over the island.
Fairs and Fiestas
The night of fires: Sant Antoni Eve in Majorca
Your comprehensive listing (as comprehensive as possible) of what's going on for the greatest fiesta night of the Majorcan calendar: Sant Antoni Eve.
Fairs and Fiestas
Majorca's traditional Christmas Eve chant: the Sibil-la
Here is a list of times when it will feature in this evening's Matins services.
Election 20D
Podemos becomes the second political force in the Balearics
PSOE, which had been the second force in terms of percentage of the vote, saw its position slip to third behind Podemos. Its worst performance ever in the Balearics.
Election 20D
Election update
The PP has won the election, but how meaningful will this now prove to be?
Election 20D
Partido Popular wins, but uncertainty is total
PP loses a third of seats in Congress. Rajoy intends to form a government though. PSOE loses seats, but the result is not as catastrophic as had been predicted. The C's perform less well than opinion polls had suggested. Podemos emerges as the third force. PP wins in the Balearics - three seats, but these are two fewer than in 2011.
Election 20D
Spain votes
It is the most uncertain general election in Spain's post-Franco democratic era.
Tourist tax
80% of Bulletin readers say no to the tourist tax
What was noticeable about the poll was that initially the rejection of the tax was over 90% but gradually the number in favour increased.
Tourism
Alcudia to undergo a major facelift
A four-year project, in four phases, that will transform the whole of Bellevue into four-star accommodation.
Northern News Spotlight
Alcudia business owners seek action on all-inclusive
A commission of half-a-dozen business owners in the Bellevue-Magic main tourism centre of Alcudia is to meet with the town's mayor.
Northern News Spotlight
Possibilities for the tourist tax in Alcudia and Pollensa
Everyone seems to want a piece of the tourist tax pie, and it's not even been implemented yet.
Northern News Spotlight
Walk for Freedom against human trafficking
The Walk for Freedom in Puerto Pollensa will start at 5.30pm on Saturday, 17 October.
Tourism
Some clarity on the tourist tax, but not enough
Barceló wants everyone to work together. He’s got a hell of a job convincing them.
Northern News Spotlight
Songs of Praise in Puerto Pollensa
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Puerto Pollensa will be holding its annual Summer Songs of Praise tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, 20 September) at 6pm.
Northern News Spotlight
End-of-season sale at Victoria's
The charity shop in Puerto Alcudia that provides funds for Pro-Animales Mallorca (Victoria’s Animal Refuge) is having an end-of-season sale to clear summer clothing.
Northern News Spotlight
King James' "group" the images of Alcudia's fair
Members of the town hall gathered in front of "La Sala" for the presentation of the poster for this year's fair.
Animal welfare
Santa Margalida still battling for the ducks' return
The annual duck release and swim in Can Picafort, postponed from 15 August due to rough sea, went ahead at midday today.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
Comment
Choosing battles wisely
Of course, Podemos isn’t actually in government. Not formally. But it exerts enormous power.
Andrew Ede 09/09/2015 00:00