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.
A "sharp" decrease in Mallorca Easter flights, but the number of open hotels is higher than ever
The decrease in the number of flights has to do with airlines' summer schedules.
A 100-year-old house in Palma is no more
Villa Miralmar in Genova has been demolished.
Alcudia bus passengers' overcrowding and scheduling concerns
"The buses are full. And we're not even yet in the high season."
Balearic government to approve an amnesty that will legalise some 25,000 properties
Opposition parties say they will take the government to court. The amnesty "sends out a message that anyone can do what they want".
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend starts the Easter processions in Palma and run all week long. Also Palmanyola and Santa Margalida will hold fairs over the weekend and plenty of music and an Easter Family event in Santa Ponsa.
Big fall in the number of international flights at Palma this Easter
The reason seems to be that airlines will still be operating winter schedules.
Who would steal from the Sa Pobla church collection box?
Some 3,000 euros were raised for repairing damage that was caused by Storm Gloria in January 2020.
Over 4,000 people on the waiting list for Balearic government housing
The number of properties the government has is clearly insufficient to meet demand.
Operation Checkmate - Police investigating Vox councillor meetings in Son Banya
A Vox councillor at Palma town hall is said to have a close association with the gypsy federation headed by one of 23 people arrested last week.
2.6 million euros to Real Mallorca for tourism promotion sponsorship
A previous proposal for sponsorship resulted in a major political row.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Staying pretty warm for now
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, 20 March.
Matthias Kühn under investigation for Tax Agency debt
The potential debt is in excess of eleven million euros.
Two acquitted of stealing from David Guetta's ex-wife in Ibiza
Not proven that valuables worth close to half a million euros were stolen.
Warning of "disproportionate growth" of tourism and prices to rent in the Balearics
The opposition are critical of the Balearic government's tourism and housing policies.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Forecast of 27C next week
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, 15 March.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend (15 to17 March) don't miss Saint Patrick's day in Santa Ponsa, Real Mallorca play at home on Saturday, fairs in Soller and Manacor, and plenty of concerts across the island.
"Whether we like it or not, Mallorca is going to be the next Saint-Tropez"
"There is a great demand to live in paradise."
Operation Checkmate - One of the largest ever operations against drugs in Mallorca
Two high-profile arrests were made, while the property of a third major figure in the drugs trade was raided.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Adios to the Golden Visa, Hola to the non-lucrative visa, a new Spanish residency opening for Britons
- Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!
Comment
Summer policing - reasons to be sceptical
The unions have pointed out that policing needs, be these for winter or summer, have changed markedly over the years.
Andrew Ede 20/03/2024 14:38