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.
Tourism model in Mallorca makes people less well off
Housing problems and the high school dropout rate are directly linked to the tourism model.
Mallorca's housing crisis "will only be solved when no one wants to come as a tourist or come and live here"
The latest estimate is that property prices in the Balearics will rise 8% by the end of the year.
British boy in a critical condition after near drowning in Alcudia
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - Some rain likely this week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, September 16.
Taxi war between Palma and Calvia drivers
An agreement for picking up in the other municipality came into effect on the first of August.
Balearic government housing agency cuts its number of squatters
Private owners who face the same problem don't have the same options as the government.
Transforming Mallorca's tourism - Lowering prices is not the way
It's not that Mallorca and the Balearics could "die of success" but of "inaction".
Hitmen suspected of having carried out brutal Binissalem assault
It is believed that the motive for the attack was to get Juan Torres Serra to leave the property.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
This week the fiestas of Sant Mateu continue in Bunyola, Real Mallorca play at Son Moix, the Deya International Music Festival holds a concert and two outdoor films to be shown in English.
More traffic chaos in Soller and more anger among residents
There are jams whenever the weather isn't great.
Britons arrested for damage to a Puerto Portals bar and attacking police
Damage valued at 6,000 euros.
Man "tortured" at a Mallorca finca is connected to the disappearances of four people
The attack was at a property owned by the fourth man to have disappeared.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Warmer
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the fourteenth of September.
Proposal for a toll charge for vehicles not registered in Mallorca
This toll wouldn't apply to all roads but to those with highest density of traffic and environmental sensitivity.
Controversy over coastal privatisation in Puerto Andratx
Residents feel they are being deprived of their rights to use public space.
Luxury property market in the Balearics "in decline"
But the market more generally is being characterised by "luxury prices".
Yacht that caused Cala Bona fatality was travelling at excessive speed
The Guardia Civil's preliminary report into events of August 23 has been delivered to the courts.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Heavy rain alert
Comment
The problem with tourism elites
Concern has been expressed that "tourism for elites" is where Mallorca is heading. A consequence could be that everything goes up in price, not just holidays.
Andrew Ede 15/09/2024 12:51