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.
13,000 new homes for Palma - But when and what type?
The housing department can process the land for development, but the new water-treatment plant is needed.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Sant Joan Fiestas continue this week (17 to 20 June) in Deya, Mancor de la Vall, Muro and Son Servera. Plus British band Rudimental will be at BCM on Thursday.
Taxi driver beaten up by group pretending to be deaf and dumb
At a restaurant in Santa Ponsa on Friday night.
Pollensa slashes the charge for beach services tender
The mayor says there has been a "significant" decrease in price.
'La Niña' is coming and Mallorca's summer will be cooler ... slightly
The average maximum temperature is forecast to be around two degrees lower than in 2023.
Palma's British-run Social Club is coming down
Expropriated in order to be demolished as part of the work to redevelop the Paseo Marítimo.
Palma residents angered by expansion of restaurant terraces
The federation of residents associations says that it was not informed of the expansion of terraces.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Alcudia trying to enforce ban on buggies in natural areas
A bylaw prohibiting quads and buggies was introduced last year.
Police plan for 24/7 control of Mallorca's drugs supermarket
Only people who are registered residents of Son Banya will be allowed to enter.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (June 14-16) the Sant Joan fiestas kick off in Deya, Mancor de la Vall, Muro, Portopetro and Son Servera. Porreres have their Apricot fair and the Mallorca Live Festival continues both on Friday and Saturday in Magalluf.
Government wanting an urgent meeting with Palma Airport management
Flooding inside the terminal building "must not happen again".
Roadblock in Bunyola, and there's nothing the town hall can do about it
This particular area has never been officially 'received' by the town hall.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Yellow alert issued
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the twelfth of June.
- 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"
- Britons and Germans flying to Mallorca to be hit with an environmental charge of up to 72 euros
Comment
Why doesn't the tourism of excesses decree cover more parts of Mallorca?
The decree shouldn't be limited to the usual-suspect resorts.
Andrew Ede 15/06/2024 16:37