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.
Monday weather in Mallorca - Heavy rain alert
Forecast to remain unsettled until at least the start of next week.
The lucrative and unethical business of renting out rooms in Palma
There is subletting of rooms, for which there is no rental contract.
Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana
There were no weather alerts for Mallorca after 2am on Sunday.
Town hall preparing to "send in the bulldozers" at Palma's shanty town
The town hall will be demolishing the 90-metre road, the roundabout and buildings to have emerged recently.
The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
A big challenge for the tourism authorities and inspectors, as these properties are "very difficult to control".
Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Remaining unsettled on Sunday.
Study of capacity at a Mallorca beach where there was a protest last summer
The study will provide the basis for future decisions to control visitor numbers.
The branding of Formentor: Four Seasons v. Pollensa Town Hall
The hotel owners have warned they will sue for compensation if the building of branded residences is prohibited.
Cala Millor beach invasion by 'little sail' jellyfish
A not uncommon occurrence at this time of the year.
As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
"People lying in their own excrement, surrounded by crack pipes."
Mallorca hoteliers calling for government "courage" by not renewing apartment holiday let licences
The government now needs to get parliamentary support, and this isn't going to be straightforward.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of March.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
The increase in the processionary caterpillar pest in Mallorca
A few years ago only four per cent of the caterpillars became butterflies, now between 10 and 15% survive.
Bitter sweet: Mallorca remains highly attractive to German property buyers but others are leaving because of sky-high prices
There has been an increase in the German resident population in the Balearics. But like others, there are Germans who can no longer afford the prices.
Balearic Government insists: "We must talk about tourism limits"
The government has responded to a hoteliers' view that it is "utterly false" to say that Mallorca is overcrowded.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This week (March 7 to 13) the Ceramics fair continues in Marratxi as well as the fun fair in Palma. Also plenty of concerts in Palma and elsewhere and the Classic Car Rally in Puerto Portals.
The speed cameras in Mallorca that aren't working
Six new cameras installed late last year are waiting for reliability reviews.
Comment
The people expect tourism containment. But when?
“More ambitious” proposals are now in the offing, and there are going to have to be negotiations.
Andrew Ede 07/03/2025 10:45