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.
Soller hoping it has the solution to parking chaos
New car parks designed to put a stop to parking on the main road.
First-time buyers in the Balearics have saved 60 million euros of tax
Thousands of residents have benefited from tax relief on the purchase of first homes.
A chilly start to February; snow likely in the mountains
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the first of February.
Mallorca and the PR battleground
The challenges that have arisen haven’t rewritten the PR manual, but they have made a principle of positive image that much more difficult to apply.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Young person emancipation in the Balearics half of what it was 20 years ago
Just 18% of 16 to 29-year-olds have left home.
Ryanair in Palma Airport hand-luggage row
A passenger was denied boarding a flight to Barcelona on Monday evening.
Friday weather in Mallorca - Thunderstorms forecast
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, January 31.
1.5 million euros town hall annual revenue from new Alcudia beach bars
The annual charges to the concession holders are lower than what the town hall had originally wanted.
TUI say Mallorca is becoming too expensive
The tourism ministry says price increases reflect efforts to push quality over quantity.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Wednesday
Mallorca’s weekend from Friday, 31 Janaury offers cycling, concerts, festivals, family shows, and Palma’s Festival of Light—music, tradition, and celebration across the island!
Cala Bona hotel squat: Owner being sued for 500,000 euros
The administrator has accused the owner of defamation.
Facing a possible trial for hate crime, the Balearic Parliament speaker vows to "keep working"
Gabriel Le Senne says he will not comment on the judicial decision.
Pollensa to block the building of Hotel Formentor luxury villas
There is to be a moratorium on Formentor building licences.
Customer self-payment coming to Mallorca's restaurants
Staff shortages are forcing bars and restaurants to consider their payment methods.
German pro cyclists injured in Mallorca incident; and "a miracle" that a Palma cyclist is alive
Serious injuries suffered by some of the cyclists; and Guillermo Bordoy was left unconscious after being hit by a car.
Monday weather in Mallorca - Gale force gusts because of Storm Herminia
Windy with occasional showers for much of the week.
Comment
Thirty years of protecting Dragonera
The declaration of the nature park came eighteen years after the famous occupation of the island.
Andrew Ede 31/01/2025 11:12