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.
Palma selected for drone plane test flights
The test flights for a cargo drone are scheduled for November 2025.
Tourist overcrowding and housing - the two main concerns for the people of the Balearics
Results of an opinion survey conducted in the middle of May.
Tragedy and tourist overcrowding: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have been in the news in recent days.
Formentor - on and on it goes, but at least there are sunloungers
One senses a touch of Pollensa town hall weariness with the whole Formentor saga; just like everyone else.
Magalluf red zone of tourism of excesses cut by 90%
The town hall administration (PP and Vox) says it is "committed to positioning Magalluf as a safe and quality tourist destination".
June tourist 'saturation' and Spanish students
The students represent only a small fraction of overall tourist numbers, but they also represent a major headache.
Residents of Son Gotleu in Palma demand the expulsion of Algerians
Different communities were united in calling for an end to the violence.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the first of June.
Woman accused of murdering her baby in Porto Cristo is released on bail
On November 2 last year, a baby was thrown into a rubbish container.
Colonia Sant Pere water supplies in "a very delicate situation"
Work has started on a new well, but prospects for the coming months are not at all favourable.
Court is blocking 96 million euros compensation payment to property developer Matthias Kühn
The Balearic government has paid compensation owed to the property developer, but the high court is holding on to the money.
Palma's tourist overcrowding proposals are voted down
The Partido Popular were unable to get the support of Vox.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - A change after temperatures hit 31C on Thursday
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, 31 May.
Getting the police to report illegal holiday lets in Mallorca
Advertising illegal lets has moved to social media platforms like Facebook.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (May 31 to June 2) there are fairs in Biniali, Lloseta (shoes), Puigpunyent and Manacor. Also wine evening in Palma and Raïm Wine Fest in Porreres, a wellness festival in S'Arraco and Corpus Christi in Palma and Pollensa.
The powder keg of Palma's Son Gotleu
Established communities in Son Gotleu are united against youthful Algerian newcomers.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Rough seas on Friday
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, 30 May.
TUI - No room for more growth in the Balearics
TUI are looking to less crowded Mediterranean destinations for growth.
Comment
Protest? What protest?
What was this really, as the impetus appeared to have come from ill-chosen words by a Vox member of the Balearic parliament.
Andrew Ede 01/06/2024 17:47