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Andrew Ede
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.

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Flu in Mallorca outstripping Covid three to one as health centres struggle with all cases

Doctors and nurses are being switched from regular appointments to have to deal with emergencies.

Andrew Ede 06/01/2024 08:11

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Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the sixth of January.

Andrew Ede 05/01/2024 17:35

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Mallorca health centres under pressure because of the flu

A notable increase in the number of people going to health centres.

Andrew Ede 05/01/2024 09:36

Majorca tourism

Is Mallorca heading for another record tourism year?

No one forecast growth on the scale that there was in 2023.

Andrew Ede 05/01/2024 08:17

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Friday's weather in Mallorca - Stormy weather for the Kings

Weather alerts for rain, thunderstorms and the coasts on Friday.

Andrew Ede 04/01/2024 17:42

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Scooter hit-and-run in Palma

A father and a baby were attended to by medics.

Andrew Ede 04/01/2024 16:45

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No more tourist tax to subsidise purchase of electric scooters

There was much criticism of the previous government's allocation of tourist tax revenue for this purpose.

Andrew Ede 04/01/2024 08:50

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August in October: Ever greater human pressure in the Balearics

On one day in October 2023 there were more people than the maximum in high summer 2009.

Andrew Ede 04/01/2024 07:55

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Balearic health service asking the public to take measures against flu and Covid

Cases at present are overwhelmingly the flu; there's been very little Covid.

Andrew Ede 03/01/2024 17:35

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2024 will continue to be tough financially for Mallorca families

Pay has nowhere near kept pace with prices, but as the same time there has been too much unnecessary spending.

Andrew Ede 03/01/2024 09:07

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Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Kings not looking too good

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the third of January.

Andrew Ede 02/01/2024 18:25

Majorca tourism

Luxury tourism segment in Mallorca wants to attract ever more high spenders

Other destinations are said to be "years ahead" in terms of their use of tourist intelligence for their luxury markets.

Andrew Ede 02/01/2024 09:02

Beaches

Saving Mallorca's beaches - the fundamental importance of dune systems

If the first dune line is in poor condition, beach erosion is a consequence.

Andrew Ede 02/01/2024 08:02