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.
Thousands of properties in legal limbo may receive a Balearic government amnesty
Large numbers of properties have been in limbo for years.
Residents view Palma bars' reactivation with horror
Bar terraces on the Paseo Marítimo are reopening this weekend.
Green light for Alcudia to switch from horse to electric carriages
Alcudia is the first municipality in the Balearics to formalise the switch to alternatives to horse carriages.
Arrested for padlocking a property to prevent squatters
Jesús Molina wanted to stop squatters; the problem was that it wasn't his property.
Homes for Mallorca's residents ... in the north of Spain
While there is an emphasis on second homes, these developments could also provide main residences.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Weekend activities (19 to 21 April) include concerts, marathons, fairs, and exhibitions across different locations. St. George's Day celebrations from (23 to 25 April) feature shows, talks, and sports in Palmanova.
Owners of "scandalous" holiday rental home face hefty fine
The Council of Mallorca's tourism inspectorate has been handed all the relevant information.
Balearic parliament to vote on rent caps
47 of the 67 municipalities in the Balearics meet criteria that define them as "stressed areas".
Penalties in Mallorca for failing to show up for MOT appointments
A new appointment can't be made for two months.
Woman who murdered her aunt "can't understand what she did"
The woman has cooperated fully with the police.
Suspended without pay, the Palma police officer who rented out substandard homes
The officer has been fined two million euros by the housing ministry.
Simplifying planning - What might the environmental cost be to Mallorca?
Scrapping the environment commission raises questions as to the rigour of impact assessment.
Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
"The mayor wants to sweep the problem under the carpet and do nothing."
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca
The met agency has highlighted the lack of rain so far this month.
New beach bars won't cost Alcudia town hall a cent
EU Next Generation funds will pay for the balnearios.
27 arrests in police operation against cannabis associations
The cannabis associations were disguising the illegal sale of drugs.
Comment
Whose homes are they anyway?
If hoteliers can build for employees, then there is land for everyone.
Andrew Ede 19/04/2024 11:21