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.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Restaurant reopened next to the collapsed Medusa Beach Club has been closed
Palma town hall says that the restaurant has failed to comply with all necessary measures.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (July 11 to 14) fiestas are in full swing across the island celebrating Sant Jaume, Sant Cristòfol, Mare de Déu del Carme, Sant Victoria, Santa Praxedis, Santa Margalida and La Beata. Plus es Jardi concerts will take place in Magalluf and the Reggaeton Beach Festival will hold a two-day event in Can Picafort.
Balearic public sector pay increases half that of inflation since 2009
Cumulative increases range between 3,200 and 11,000 euros over the past 15 years.
Tourist fined for attacking a DJ because he didn't like the music
The Prosecutor's Office had originally called for a three-year sentence.
Dumping of junk is "tarnishing" Magaluf's image
"Anti-social behaviour of some business owners and residents."
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Heat alert
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the eleventh of July.
3,000 empty homes in the Balearics for rents 30% below market rates
Guarantees for rent payments and keeping properties in good condition.
The barricade fortification of the Son Banya 'drugs supermarket' is coming down
The fortifications are likely to prove to be counterproductive.
Vox threat if the Balearics agree to take migrant minors currently in the Canaries
The regional government says the Balearics can't take many more unaccompanied migrant minors.
Owner of the beach club that collapsed has reopened a restaurant next door
The reopened restaurant has passed a town hall technical inspection.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the tenth of July.
What's the 2023 Balearic tourist tax being spent on?
Thirty-one projects have been approved for tourist tax funding.
The battle of the towels moves to Mallorca's beaches
Some holidaymakers in Playa de Palma are getting up particularly early.
Balearic housing - Fewer owners, more tenants
Over a ten-year period the number of properties with tenants increased by more than 10,000.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca - More dust cloud possible
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the ninth of July.
Mallorca restaurants' turnover fell 20% in June
There was a post-Covid boom in 2022 and 2023; this has come to an end.
Comment
Are you experienced? (Mallorca holiday 'experiences')
Holidays are nowadays all about selling experiences; or supposedly so.
Andrew Ede 07/07/2024 14:25