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Andrew Ede
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.

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EU being urged to improve funding for the Balearics

The Balearics are at a funding disadvantage because the islands are classified as 'continental territory'.

Andrew Ede 17/01/2025 11:19

Comment

The curious case of the Fodor’s ‘No List’

There was nothing new, but somehow the treatment of the list rumbled on for a couple of weeks or more.

Andrew Ede 17/01/2025 10:46

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Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

Andrew Ede 17/01/2025 10:34

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Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave

For the hotel, this is a clear case of blackmail and one that it will not accept.

Andrew Ede 17/01/2025 08:46

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Motorhome dwellers want nothing to do with Palma protest by motorhome 'tourists'

"They have a tourist and recreational purpose. What they are complaining about is an insignificant problem."

Andrew Ede 16/01/2025 19:19

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Friday weather in Mallorca - Not great for Sant Antoni

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, January 17, the day of Sant Antoni.

Andrew Ede 16/01/2025 18:01

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

The next week features vibrant Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià celebrations across Mallorca but the big days are this Friday (Sant Antoni) and on Sunday (Sant Sebastia) with the open air concerts at several squares in Palma.

Andrew Ede 16/01/2025 15:08

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The maximum cost of eliminating the Soller Tunnel toll - 31.5 million euros

The Supreme Court has ruled that the ending of the toll system was illegal.

Andrew Ede 16/01/2025 09:12

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Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters

The Sol y Mar in Cala Bona was occupied on Sunday night, though squatters maintain they have been there for up to a month.

Andrew Ede 16/01/2025 08:04

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Weather in Mallorca for Sant Antoni Eve

The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, January 16.

Andrew Ede 15/01/2025 17:07

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Thirty squatters take over Cala Bona hotel apartments

The squatters maintained they had been there for more than a month.

Andrew Ede 15/01/2025 11:32

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Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Warning for low temperatures

The forecast for the Sant Antoni Fiestas isn't too encouraging.

Andrew Ede 14/01/2025 18:27

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Monday weather in Mallorca - Cold north wind

The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, January 13.

Andrew Ede 12/01/2025 17:56

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Mallorca's first snow of 2025

A hailstorm hit parts of the island late on Saturday.

Andrew Ede 12/01/2025 14:37

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Mallorca, a metropolitan area for northern European second home owners

These people have "semi-residence". "They like coming here but they don’t integrate."

Andrew Ede 12/01/2025 08:42

Hotels

A step closer to converting obsolete Mallorca hotels into social housing

The hoteliers federation and the Forum for Civil Society are due to sign an agreement.

Andrew Ede 12/01/2025 07:58

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Pollensa should still be pretty

Disagreement with the decision to withdraw Pollensa from the Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España association.

Andrew Ede 11/01/2025 21:17