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 hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
"It is true that we have a problem. The hotel sector said ten years ago that it could not grow any further in volume."
The annual nightmare of Arenal residents
24-hour parties, shouting, drunkenness and drug-taking.
What matters most for the Balearics at the European elections?
Headline-grabbing issues are to do with housing, but compensation for insularity is of fundamental importance.
"All Brits are welcome" - Mayor's Magalluf message
Calvia town hall is campaigning to promote both tourism and responsibility.
Another Mallorca municipality introduces water restrictions
Arta, Banyalbufar, Estellencs have announced measures; Bunyola is the latest.
For sale - A Mallorcan bullring abandoned for years
A key issue that has prevented the sale until now is a clause that a bullfight has to be staged.
Arenal - Tension on the streets and now come the Spanish students
The police have two separate special operations - one because of trouble caused by Algerians; the other because of the students.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of June.
Palma mayor says there will be 1,200 homes for social housing
The tender for the building of these new homes will be issued as soon as possible.
Alcudia's Hole Corner
The sinkhole and the work to now fix it just accentuate the rotten image of what's next to it.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (June 7-9) there are fairs in Selva (Herbs), Sa Pobla (Evening potato) and Son Servera plus fiestas in Santa Ponsa (Rocio). Also Palma will host the Binter NightRun and the friendly football match between Spain and N. Ireland. Plenty of musical concerts, tributes and parties!
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
This week the anticipated Mallorca Live Festival kicks off in Magalluf.
Out of proportion: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news over recent days.
Alcudia budget passed despite claims of illegality
The opposition say that planned spending is contrary to the budgetary stability law.
Ban on non-resident home buying in the Balearics, a theme for the European elections
The PSOE socialists will seek a ban on the purchase of second homes by non-residents.
Police operation to 'shield' Arenal
A 24/7 special deployment because of fears of further clashes between residents and Algerians.
'Less tourism' protest planned for all four Balearic Islands in July
The planned date is July 21.
Comment
The right of protest and a history of tourist saturation
Concerns about overcrowding were already being expressed in the 1960s.
Andrew Ede 08/06/2024 11:09