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.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend in Mallorca features the International Ballooning Festival, concerts in Palma, Oktoberfest in Santa Ponsa, and the Porreres Fair. Enjoy jazz in Manacor, folk in Petra, and classical performances in Bunyola and Caimari. Inca hosts Mallorca's vibrant Second Fair. Also next week Real Mallorca play at home and the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final is in Alcudia.
Limits to the number of vehicles in Mallorca proposed for 2025
One of the proposed measures is a daily quota of vehicles arriving on the island.
"Maximum sanction" for DJ who performed by Palma Cathedral
Yannick Nirmaier said he had organised a rave by the Cathedral.
Palma Paseo Marítimo work should have been completed this month
There's still the matter of what happens with the bridge.
Palma not budgeting for 'free' bus transport in 2025
An estimated 15% decrease in passenger numbers in 2025.
Mallorca estate agencies denounced for charging illegal fees for rentals
There are practices that amount to being like extortion.
After a season of woe, Mallorca restaurants looking forward to Christmas
Christmas bookings in the centre of Palma are said to be good; elsewhere it's a different story.
To rent in Mallorca ... No more than 1,050 euros a month
The Balearic Government's Safe Rental programme to get empty properties onto the market will be launched in November.
Monday's weather in Mallorca and for the week to October 26
An unsettled and showery week forecast.
20 million euros to solve Mallorca municipalities' water shortages
The Council of Mallorca will be providing this funding.
The days of the petrol pump attendant in Mallorca are numbered
The rise of the petrol station without service is slowly killing the traditional garage.
More pressure to ban sale of homes to non-residents of the Balearics
A motion registered for debate in the Balearic Parliament calls on the government to declare a housing emergency.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, October the twentieth.
Palma Airport international passengers increased over six per cent in September
The Balearics registered the lowest increase among the five main sun-and-beach tourist regions.
Government plans 50% increase in Mallorca's bus services
New buses but also a huge increase in the distances specified in bus operators' contracts.
20% of the Balearic population at risk of poverty
But a third of all children are estimated to be at risk of poverty.
Comment
Playing down expectations - Mallorca's 2025 tourism season
Expectations for 2024 were talked up, despite warnings of lower spending.
Andrew Ede 20/10/2024 12:07