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.
The left have to take "some responsibility" for tourism dependence in the Balearics
The tourism minister, Jaume Bauzá, was pressed on tourist overcrowding and overpopulation.
Two sentenced for injuries to babies at a Mallorca crèche
Two incidents at the same crèche happened a year apart.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Christmas Day looking good
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, December 20.
Inside the new Hotel Formentor
When it reopens, the Hotel Formentor will be the most expensive hotel in Spain.
Alcudia makes the move to replacing horse-drawn carriages
As it is, the first electric carriages are unlikely to appear before the 2025 season, given the long lead times.
No to mooring for "cruise-type vessels" in Sa Foradada, Deya
Would entail "massive disembarkation of people in such a small cove".
Balearic holiday rental rules exceed regional powers
Regional legislation hasn't been challenged by the Spanish government, but it could be.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
Forecast for Christmas Eve at present - sunny with a high of 19C.
Mallorca goalless against the bottom club
Mallorca were the better side, but then Almeria haven't won a match all season.
Passengers evacuated because of train fire in Mallorca
The evacuation was at the Alaro-Consell station.
Lack of rain a huge concern for Mallorca's farmers
There wasn't nearly as much rain as usual in October or November.
Tenants of arrested Palma police officer refusing to pay the rent
The officer is at liberty on charges which include fraud and facilitating illegal immigration.
Alcudia has the most drink driving offences in Mallorca
Over the Christmas period, police controls to check on driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs are stepped up.
The squatters of a guest house in Mallorca who have terrorised the owners
A Spanish couple were offered accommodation in exchange for work. After two months, they stopped working and had no intention of leaving.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Celebrate Mallorca's festive week with events like Festa de l'Esperança, Christmas concerts in Palma, Inca's vibrant market, and the exciting Real Mallorca vs. Osasuna match at Son Moix Stadium.
- 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
Majorca tourism
The enormity of Mallorca's tourism growth
A record tourism year is one thing; the massive increase in tourist numbers is another.
Andrew Ede 17/12/2023 17:51