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.
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.
Magalluf's promenade has a new name ... that of a hotelier
Gabriel Escarrer Julià founded what was to become Meliá Hotels International in 1956.
Mayor says that Algerians have left Arenal
The police say that it is not certain that the Algerian men had come from Son Gotleu.
Trouble flares in Arenal because of the young Algerians
Some 200 gypsies gathered and said they were going to lynch the Algerians.
Meliá Hotels' CEO - Holiday lets to blame for overcrowding
Expansion of the holiday rental sector - legal and illegal - is "key" to understanding the situation that many overcrowded destinations are experiencing.
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