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.
Mallorca plan for seasonal worker housing
Plots of land for tourism use would be reclassified.
Inter-island seaplane flights planned for 2024
Isla Air is looking at operating the first Palma-Ibiza flights before the end of the year.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the tenth of January.
Thirsty for more? Pepsi's off at Carrefour in Mallorca
Carrefour is to stop stocking PepsiCo products because of an "unacceptable increase in prices".
Palma town hall starting negotiations to purchase Plaça Major shops
It is five years since the town hall spoke about proposals for the future of the units.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the ninth of January.
Balearics reject obligatory wearing of masks in health centres
The flu epidemic in the Balearics is said to currently be no different to what it was twelve months ago.
What made the news in Mallorca in 2023? Our review
In 2023, Mallorca witnessed political shifts as the Partido Popular returned to power. President Marga Prohens faced challenges, notably from Vox, leading to compromises on legislation. Tourism reached record highs, causing concerns, and major hotel openings marked the year. Housing and traffic issues, tragic incidents, and severe storms also impacted the island.
Free public transport in the Balearics at jeopardy because of amnesty law vote
The Spanish government approved the subsidy in December.
While Spain is losing British and German tourists, they are remaining loyal to the Balearics
In the Balearics, UK and German tourism has increased; this is not the case for Spain as a whole.
Monday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the eighth of January.
Spain's health ministry to call for masks to again be obligatory in health centres
This is primarily because of flu rather than Covid.
Rafa Nadal withdraws from the Australian Open
Unknown when he will be back on the courts.
"It's very sad that we can no longer walk peacefully at night through the centre of Palma"
A 51-year-old was beaten up; his watch and phone were stolen.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, the seventh of January.
'El Niño' Lottery first prize winners in Mallorca
The first prize numbers are 94974.
Kings parades in Mallorca not affected by downpours
Heaviest of the rain was in the Tramuntana.
State funding for Balearic tourism a tenth of tourist tax revenue
There is some similarity to how tourist tax revenue has been used.
- 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
Comment
Tourism 2024: The year of living responsibly
The year when, and once and for all, there is a realisation that the future does not lie with an outdated booze-based touristic culture.
Andrew Ede 07/01/2024 13:07