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.
Squatters arrested having occupied a property while the owner was in hospital
The squatters had over 40 previous police records between them.
Court ratifies sacking of a Mallorca bus driver who was a danger to passengers
The driver had six accidents over a five-month period.
Online scams in Mallorca have risen by 300%
An "avalanche" of attempts by organised gangs to defraud individuals.
Palma residents call for housing price limits
Palma is part of a nationwide confederation demanding control of the market, especially with regard to rented accommodation.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Sant Sebastià Fiestas threatened by rain
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, 17 January.
Sant Antoni: The accidental and unofficial saint of Mallorca
Fifteen years ago, Felip Munar, professor of popular culture at the University of the Balearic Islands, argued that the day of Sant Antoni (January 17) should be a public holiday in the Balearics and especially in Mallorca.
Pine trees are never easy: Sant Antoni in Pollensa
IB3 will be hoping that the pine doesn't play havoc with its schedules again this year.
Life sentence called for man who strangled his wife and son in Sa Pobla
Ali Kouch strangled his pregnant wife and six-year-old son in May 2021.
Rafael Nadal - Saudi tennis ambassador
The Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation made the announcement on Monday; there has been criticism of Nadal.
Mallorca reservoirs slowly recovering capacity
More rain and snow forecast for Friday this week.
Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week: face masks, free public transport, record and foreign tourism, flight disruption, seaplanes, Plaça Major shops...
Price of Mallorca homes 55% higher than five years ago
New medium-priced homes are badly needed, but house building has hit rock bottom.
Baby found in Porto Cristo rubbish container was born alive
Investigators requested detailed analysis of the baby's organs by a specialist laboratory.
Squatter in a critical condition after fall from a building in Inca
He and two others with him are known to Inca police.
Spring-like weather for Mallorca's big January fiestas
Very mild for the Sant Antoni fiestas, but a change likely for Sant Sebastià.
Police seeking robbers who bound and gagged an elderly couple
4,000 euros and a BB gun were stolen.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king