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 events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
This week concerts by Nils Frahm, local fairs, captivating performances and Real Mallorca play at home.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - Warmer in the week but colder again by the weekend
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, November 27.
Palma considering a bid to be a European Capital of Culture
An aspect of the mayor's tourism promotion plans.
Arrested in Santa Ponsa - Building workers were being paid no more than 250 euros a month
There was also an international arrest warrant for the businessman.
Driver injured after car ends up in the sea in Alcudia
Shortly before 8am on Sunday.
Recovered - the undertakers van stolen in Sa Pobla
A friend of the owner of the funeral company rang him to ask who had died.
Palma police officer faces fine of two million euros
This is the officer who was renting out storage rooms as accommodation.
Understaffed and in a poor state - the Balearics emergencies centre
At the height of summer there is one operator for 500,000 people.
Government sacks Balearic senior official facing prosecution for sexual assault
Juan Antonio Serra Ferrer was appointed to a senior position despite there having been a judicial procedure against him.
Owner acquitted of causing the death of his dog
The dog was dragged some distance by the man's car and suffered multiple abrasions.
Colder weather in Mallorca and hospital emergencies are overstretched
Concern that Son Espases is already too small to cope with peaks in demand.
Black Friday in Palma - Should the Christmas lights have been delayed by a day?
Even with discounts, a view was that prices were higher than before.
Palma police officer arrested for renting out storage rooms as living accommodation
Immigrants in 'irregular' situations were paying up to 750 euros a month rent.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week recent incidents in Mallorca include a fatal stabbing in Arta, a shooting in Bendinat, squatter violence in Palma, a former German soldier arrested for arson, ongoing investigations into human trafficking, migrant minors housed in a care home, a potential airport strike, and concerns about the carbon footprint and water resources.
Santa Ponsa community of owners demanding 17 years prison for ex-president
The Prosecutor's Office is seeking a far lower sentence.
Almost a third of Balearic homes are not main residences
Half of the homes not used as main residences are unoccupied.
- 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
Comment
Advertising Mallorca: Being responsible means being emotional
Powerful messaging is required rather than relying on a responsible tourism pledge via a website.
Andrew Ede 24/11/2023 14:00