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.
Balearic government gives approval for illegal holiday lets to be sealed off
The opposition doubts whether this will be possible.
This is why traffic restrictions in Formentor will start on Saturday
The restrictions are from June 1 to September 30.
Balearic tourism minister asks for protests to be peaceful
"Collapsing Son Sant Joan Airport has no place in society. Protests must be peaceful and without endangering people's safety."
Pitched battle in Palma's Son Gotleu district, as tensions run high
Residents say that they will hunt down all Algerian criminals and throw them out of Son Gotleu.
Roof terrace at collapsed Playa de Palma building was illegal
Town halls technicians are understood to have confirmed that the terrace did not have a licence.
Playa de Palma restaurant owners could face criminal prosecution
The National Police Homicide Squad is waiting on various reports.
President of the Balearics - "Tourism must be managed so that it translates into well-being for residents"
A year on from the elections, President Prohens reflects on the challenges posed by overtourism and the housing crisis.
Over four times more mobile homes in the Balearics since 2014
4,232 of one type or another are registered in the Balearics.
Town hall had issued sanctions against building that collapsed in Playa de Palma
Inspectors from the town hall are stepping up checks on other premises in Playa de Palma.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
This week (May 27 to May 30) the fiestas of Manacor continue on Monday and Wednesday. Several concerts are to take part in Palma both classical and flamenco music.
'Mallorca is not for sale' - Thousands protest in Palma
The housing crisis, overcrowding, damage to the environment; all themes for the protest.
Muro and its contradiction of social acceptance
Town hall condemnation of the burning of a rainbow flag but an obsession with wishing to stage bullfights.
Decreasing tourism or not? Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have been in the news in Mallorca over recent days.
Uncertainty for beach services workers in Pollensa
No award for beach services having been made, employees face being furloughed.
Comment
The Balearic government's brave new (tourism) world
Will it become a reality or is the tourism model brave new world the stuff of fiction?
Andrew Ede 25/05/2024 11:49