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
The minister's competitiveness contradiction
The extent to which the tax has been responsible for a decline in tourist numbers (pre-virus crisis, obviously) cannot be proven.
The Blog
The Protection Of Dragonera
In 1995, the Balearic government declared it a nature park. In so doing, the island was protected.
Enjoying Majorca
The Bonaparts of Majorca
Napoleon, as you will doubtless know, was born in Corsica - Ajaccio to be precise. But what were the origins of the Bonapartes?
Entertainment
Decades of history: Majorca and the Bulletin
Throughout all the advance caused by technology there has been one constant. The newspaper.
Imserso is off
“The tourism hope for the Balearics this summer lies with the national market.”
The week that was
Hitler, gravediggers and Vox
The original photo was posted along with a message telling Vox that they were "idiots" for using a situation like this for propaganda.
Northern Spotlight
Moving closer to La Fortalesa visits?
La Fortalesa has BIC status. In other words, it is an asset in the cultural interest.
Viewpoint
No battle for Soller
The celebrated brave women of Soller wouldn’t be brave, they’d be downright foolhardy.
The Blog
The Post-Virus Tourist
A scenario being offered by the consultants PwC in Spain is that there is only going to a partial recovery until there is a vaccine, and that could be up to a year away.
Enjoying Majorca
The missing palms of Easter
In Majorca, King Jaume I certainly made reference to Palm Sunday, and so it can be assumed that there was a celebration from soon after the 1229 conquest.
The week that was
Crisis and politicians' pay
The situation at present is "exceptional" and it demands "exceptional and collective decisions".
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa's "Supercock"
The Santa Margalida spring fair is taking place under the hashtag #SAFIRAacasa, things got under way yesterday and continue today and tomorrow.
The Blog
When Statistics Blow Up
As one statistical door closes - that of tourism, for example - another opens.
Enjoying Majorca
Llorenç Vidal: Man Of Peace
It is perhaps reasonable to say that for most non-Majorcans his name will not be a familiar one.
The week that was
Walking the dog
An advert had placed on Facebook - For two euros an hour, citizens of A Coruña were being offered several dogs that they could take for a walk.
Northern spotlight
A new controversy for Alcudia's port
It will use what's already there, and as such it is difficult to understand what the objections are.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
The Blog
Fantasy Economics League
Along with manufacturers of face masks and fashion houses coming up with chic designer visor-integrated head gear, economists are experiencing a boom time.
Andrew Ede 16/04/2020 18:28