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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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Demolition of illegal Andratx apartments is "imminent"

The case of the apartments goes back to when Eugenio Hidalgo was mayor; he was convicted of corruption.

Andrew Ede 05/12/2024 09:44

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Spain's traveller registration: Some tour operators will stop selling the Balearics

Small and large tour operators and the hoteliers all have serious concerns about the requirements.

Andrew Ede 05/12/2024 08:10

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

This week enjoy Mallorcan rock, jazz, family musicals, Handel’s Messiah, festive concerts, blues tributes, and their annual fair in Sineu.

Andrew Ede 04/12/2024 16:58

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Another 'human pressure' record in Mallorca

The combination of permanent and temporary populations.

Andrew Ede 04/12/2024 11:29

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The Mallorca municipality where house prices have risen the most in the past year

"The increase in prices is so significant that affordability of housing is at risk."

Andrew Ede 04/12/2024 08:43

Latest news

Bad weather alerts for Mallorca on Wednesday

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the fourth of December.

Andrew Ede 03/12/2024 17:20

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Police in Mallorca bust a company that had more than 100 illegal care workers

The highest number of workers in an 'irregular' situation ever encountered in the Balearics.

Andrew Ede 03/12/2024 10:19

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First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes

The travel agencies association in the Balearics had predicted that the system would crash.

Andrew Ede 03/12/2024 09:02

Travelling

Criticised by the tourism industry, rejected by Congress, but Spain's new registry of travellers comes into force on Monday

Spain's interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, insists that current regulations are obsolete and that new ones are needed to combat terrorist activity and organised crime.

Andrew Ede 01/12/2024 11:48

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The four torrents in Mallorca with the greatest risk of a repeat of the Sant Llorenç disaster

There is a bitter political debate about permitting development in areas prone to flooding.

Andrew Ede 01/12/2024 08:11

Latest news

Sunday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for the first day of December.

Andrew Ede 30/11/2024 19:34