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.
Drugs, debts and dress - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
Trial of a tourist accused of causing the death of a Palma Airport worker
Hermina B.B. passed away five days after the incident with the tourist.
Gypsies' president, accused of drugs trafficking and money laundering, protests his innocence
Carlos Cortés, 'El Charly': "I am innocent and I am going to prove it."
Second death following a fall from a building in a matter of hours
In Magalluf on Saturday morning.
The wild-goat catcher of Son Vida
Some of the goats have been taken to a finca in Sineu.
Airlines cashing in on Mallorca flights for the Cup Final
Advantage being taken of the residents' discount has led to charter flights being cancelled.
Seventeen million euros of fines for illegal holiday lets in Mallorca
A new plan against illegal letting was launched last September.
How vast will Alaro's giant quarry become?
A local pressure group continues to insist that quarrying should cease.
Town hall to take action against drugs baron's Palma palace
The Guardia Civil raid last week revealed a luxurious development replete with pool and an underground tunnel.
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.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Heavy rain alert