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.
Ryanair responds to passenger complaints about the aborted landing in Palma
The version given by the airline, which has expressed its "sincere apologies", conflicts with that of passengers.
The fight against Palma noise: The largest sound-level network in Spain
The town hall can expect an avalanche of complaints about noise.
Ryanair under fire: Two days after aborted landing, passengers arrive in Palma
If passengers had known the plane was returning to Santiago, they would have got off in Valencia.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - Rain yellow alert; showery during the week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the ninth of December.
Andratx operation continuing overnight, as the Guardia Civil investigate if the fire was intentional
Seventy hectares have been affected.
"Botched job" removed protection for land in Mallorca by mistake
Regulatory changes were rushed through before the last elections; they contained a series of errors.
Mallorca's "political obsession" that can cause flooding disaster
A form of 'greenphobia' has resulted in persistent errors with the management of torrents.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca - Amber and yellow warnings
100 kilometre per hour gusts expected on Sunday.
The tourism municipality in Mallorca moving towards five-star
Three new five-star hotels are planned for Calvia next year.
People in the Balearics "can perceive a loss of quality of life due to tourism activity"
"It is evident that we cannot absorb more volume in certain places and times of the year."
Multi-million euro profits for developers of Palma's affordable housing
The 363 homes will not be social housing; they will be targeted at a middle-class applicant who can afford the 'limited-price' rent.
Prison demand for harassment of the president of a Mallorca community of residents
The alleged harassment lasted over a period of five years.
Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
They don't bother anyone and normally no one bothers them.
A merry Mallorca Christmas - It's 10% more expensive
The consumers association is highlighting the increased price of products such as lamb and pork.
Balearic budget for 2025 "dynamited" by Vox "blackmail"
The government will be left with little choice but to extend the 2024 budget into next year.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Amber alert for wind on Saturday
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the sixth of December.
Fines totalling 4.4 million euros for "illegal tourist offer" in Mallorca
Over 3,000 inspections this year; three times as many as in 2023.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week how do the people feel about overcrowding, new record of tourists, guided tours, tour operators, noise, motorhomes and crazy house prices.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The island of noise
People have long given up caring about their unacceptable noise.
Andrew Ede 05/12/2024 15:47