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.
Spain's 'Oscars' could be held in Palma in 2026
Until 2019, the Goyas were traditionally always held in Madrid.
Thursday weather in Mallorca - Alert for heavy rain still in place
Wednesday was quite a warm day in northern areas.
Police urging that all thefts by homeless at Palma Airport are reported
Thefts are generating a general sense of insecurity.
Town hall carrying out a census of motorhomes in Palma
There is perhaps an admission that Mayor Jaime Martínez's figure of 5,000 may not have been accurate.
Government tells management to ensure safety during Palma Airport works
The CCOO union filed a complaint against the AENA airport operator last week.
Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Alert for heavy rain
The forecast has deteriorated from what it was earlier in the week.
Another former bank branch in Palma has squatters
The bank is located on the Avenidas.
Chinese community seeking Palma land for temple that would attract religious tourism
Up to 3,000 square metres are being sought to build a large Buddhist temple.
Monday weather in Mallorca - Temperatures generally rising this week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the tenth of February.
Monday doctors' protest in the Balearics first step to possible strike
Doctors' representatives accuse Spain's health minister of "ideological prejudice".
United Airlines commitment to growth in Palma could include Washington flights
The Palma route, launched in 2022, "is a total success story for United Airlines".
200 motorhomes bring Palma to a halt in protest against town hall regulations
Town hall ordinance envisages fines of up to 1,500 euros for spending the night in a motorhome.
Balearics one of four Spanish regions with the longest working week
Unions in the Balearics want a shorter working week for hospitality than that proposed by the Spanish Government.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of February.
Squatters said to have occupied a block at Puerto Alcudia's Bellevue complex
The management of the complex is meanwhile clouded by some uncertainty.
Is getting an accurate picture of holiday letting impossible?
Why does the National Statistics Institute feel the need to go to an elaborate process? Aren’t figures readily available?
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Subsidised holidays for Mallorca's retirees so popular there isn't nearly enough availability
70,000 more Imserso places were added this year, but they have been insufficient to meet demand.
Comment
Who’s going to be blamed if the tourism sustainability pact fails?
The pact was offered and all manner of entities signed up from across the political and social spectrum. But then some started to walk away. How consensual can this pact be?
Andrew Ede 07/02/2025 11:26