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 week in tourism: Fitur - symbolism and the race of tourism recovery
It’s been said that this Fitur is the most important ever. But... why?
The Blog: Magalluf - living with a legend
How did Magalluf acquire its legendary status? The film ‘Magaluf Ghost Town’ considers Magalluf through the eyes of people who live there.
The Blog: Whatever you say about tourism, say nothing
The tourism industry is suffering enough without him wishing it to be done further down. Did Dr. Simón not appreciate all those with jobs in tourism?
Spotlight North: Challenge Ciclista Mallorca - some road closures
Find out where there will be intermittent road closures and parking prohibitions.
Spotlight North: Beaches - the responses tell you everything
What are the effects of having fewer blue flags in the north of the island?
Spotlight North: Police not wanting to do nights in Santa Margalida
There were protests by police directed at the town hall in January.
Spotlight North: What actually is the agreement with Bellevue?
There are complaints from this area that it feels "neglected".
The Blog: Mallorca’s mediaeval past is on hold
Does the absence of fairs and festivals represent a stripping of tradition and community?
The week in tourism: Mallorca’s tourism and the art of diplomacy
All possible diplomatic efforts are required in obtaining that coveted place on the green list.
Viewpoint: Guess who’s not paying for tests
"Europe’s two leading tourist countries are France and Spain. One of them has said that it will pay for tests, the other has said that it will not."
The old power station should have come under town hall ownership
In addition to the site of the old power station, the town hall was due to have received surrounding land, for which there was an anticipated cost of 60,000 euros for upgrading.
Viewpoint: Unifying the beaches
There are other reasons why a dwindling number of beaches have a Blue Flag in Mallorca.
The Blog: You can’t control everything
Could the government of Mallorca open up to tourism and keep the incidence low? What do you think?
The Blog: The Constitution and the curfew
Was the state of alarm still the only legal and constitutional means of denying freedoms in Spain?
Spotlight North: The Pollensa vaccination "scandal" rumbles on
The councillor lied that she had not been vaccinated at the beginning of the process.
Spotlight North: Roping off the pines in Alcudia
The pines have long been just for shade or for groups to gather and have picnics.
Spotlight North: Sa Pobla, never rely on machine translation
Someone should check what it says just to make sure.
Spotlight North: The Poblat, one step closer to luxury
The Poblat had fallen into such an appalling condition that something had to be done.
The week in tourism: Tourism ministerial meltdown
What is going on in the Balearic Ministry of Tourism? What had been expected?
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The Blog: The highway to ecologist hell
Eight kilometres of new road and safer road, but with protests without popular support, political tensions and an inauguration that wasn’t.
Andrew Ede 21/05/2021 15:37