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.
Theme of the Week
“If we are like this now, imagine what it’ll be like in a few years”
How many homeless people really are there in Mallorca? Figures for Palma are unsatisfactory, while no account appears to be taken of the rest of the island.
While Mallorca waits for proposals to address overtourism, airline forecasts point to more tourism than ever
For Palma there is a six per cent increase in the number of airline seats this summer.
Squatters at Alcudia's Club Bellevue given an ultimatum to leave
If they aren't gone by next Monday, they will face legal consequences.
Mallorca Monday weather - Above average temperatures forecast for the next three weeks
More like April than February.
New homes in the Balearics a fifth of what they were 20 years ago
The financial crisis led to a focus on "high-income housing".
Don't blame hire cars for traffic congestion in Mallorca
"There are traffic jams right at the moment. These are not because of the car-hire firms."
Mallorca tourism protesters plan to "double the effort"
Housing, job insecurity and 'limits' are to be the main themes of tourism-related actions.
Ryanair top the number of consumer complaints in Mallorca
The consumers association in the Balearics accuses low-cost airlines of "blackmailing tactics".
Man accused of violent robbery in Magalluf appears in court
A businessman was subjected to a violent assault in December 2019.
First tourists cancel bookings at popular Mallorca complex with squatters
46 German tourists travelling as a group were due to have arrived at Bellevue in Alcudia on April 6.
Palma mayor under attack: 100,000 euros for a three-hour promotional party in New York
"An absurdity in the middle of the housing crisis that Palma is experiencing."
Security being stepped up to prevent squatting in Mallorca's hotels
The hoteliers federation blames legislation that gives "legitimacy to criminal conduct".
Air-traffic controllers in Palma fear "operational risks" because of new parking arrangements
Air-traffic controllers will no longer be able to park right by the control centre gate.
Valentine's Day weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fourteenth of February.
Balearic tourist sector seeking over 100,000 workers
More and more employees are needed earlier in the year than used to be the case.
Squatters at Alcudia's Bellevue don't intend to leave
"We are here because there are no flats to live in. It is impossible to pay the rents."
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
It's Valentine's Day weekend, and there are plenty of concerts to enjoy! Highlights include “Dido and Aeneas” in Palma, Nirvana and Dire Straits tributes, Delafé in Lloseta, and “The Beatless” in Petra. Also Real Mallorca play at Son Moix on Sunday!
Comment
The tiresome politics of tourism saturation
By now, we’ve got the message about the blame for all the more tourist accommodation places.
Andrew Ede 14/02/2025 13:50