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.
Are planning procedures in Mallorca about to get simpler?
The Balearic government believes that the environment commission creates unnecessary delays and planning bottlenecks.
Average house price in the Balearics double what it was ten years ago
The increase in the Balearics is greater than anywhere else in Spain.
Mallorca condemn racist gesture during Real Madrid match
The gesture was directed at Aurélien Tchouaméni, the scorer of Real Madrid's goal in a 1-0 victory.
Demand for more buses in Mallorca, with services being overwhelmed
Between November 2023 and March 2024, there was a 56% increase in the number of passenger journeys.
Violent incident at Alcudia fair draws criticism of police
The police say great violence was shown towards them; organisers say police actions were disproportionate.
Mallorca residents to be consulted about tourist overcrowding
Spain's tourism agency, Turespaña, is conduct a survey to measure the social sustainability of tourism.
Adding insult to injury: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
Criticism of Alcudia mainland electricity cable lack of transparency
There is strong opposition to the cable entering via the Bay of Pollensa.
Balearic government 'spygate' - Police deny recommending sweep for listening devices
"This is outrageous. It seems like Netflix. They (the government) watch a lot of movies."
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
The Balearic minister who hired private detectives to search for bugs
Government sources suggest that the police recommended a sweep of offices.
Friday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the twelfth of April.
Muro's bullfight intentions strongly criticised by animal-rights foundation
The return of bullfighting is "not a demand by citizens".
Puerto Pollensa tourist season "endangered" by lack of beach services
The town hall doesn't yet have authorisation from the coasts directorate.
Call to limit new restaurants in Mallorca
In order to improve the quality of existing restaurants and guarantee their financial viability.
- Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Surge in demand for Spanish Golden visas as U.S. citizens seek new life away from Trump
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- First tourists cancel bookings at popular Mallorca complex with squatters
Comment
Who pays for Mallorca's tourist resorts?
Calvia's mayor is leading calls for funding to come from taxes like IVA (VAT).
Andrew Ede 13/04/2024 12:57