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Andrew Ede
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.

Attractions

Palma Cathedral Festival of Light - Luck or genius?

This Friday, February 2, is one of two days a year when the phenomenon of the reflection made by light passing through the main rose window can be witnessed. The Cathedral will be open from 7.30am.

Andrew Ede 31/01/2024 11:00

Hotels

Iconic Palma hostel back on the market again

The Hostal Corona was originally put up for sale in 2020.

Andrew Ede 31/01/2024 09:01

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The Balearics - the Spanish region with the best working conditions

The average salary in the Balearics is at a new "historical maximum".

Andrew Ede 31/01/2024 07:58

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Wednesday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, 31 January.

Andrew Ede 30/01/2024 17:55

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Mallorca municipal land sought for 'build to rent' social housing

The government says that this is "an ambitious programme", but the number of possible homes sounds low.

Andrew Ede 30/01/2024 14:28

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Balearic government "will not be affected" by Vox chaos

The Vox president (speaker) of parliament will have to be replaced.

Andrew Ede 30/01/2024 09:12

Hotels

American hotel giant looking to expand in Mallorca

Growth potential in Mallorca and the Balearics for hotel companies from across the Atlantic.

Andrew Ede 30/01/2024 08:16

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Police requiring Mallorca town hall registers to check on illegal immigration

The National Police checks have mainly come about because of a case of organised illegal registration.

Andrew Ede 29/01/2024 09:05

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Government plans massive simplification of Balearic bureaucracy

Regulations have to be cleaned up. "Citizens perceive that procedures can take forever."

Andrew Ede 29/01/2024 07:50

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Monday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, January 29.

Andrew Ede 28/01/2024 17:33

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Complaints continue about neglected historic watchtower

Vandalised and unsafe, the tower in Sant Elm is in a terrible state.

Andrew Ede 28/01/2024 17:00

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200 people benefit most from Balearic inheritance tax reform

Inheritance tax was guaranteed revenue for the government regardless of the economic situation.

Andrew Ede 28/01/2024 11:45

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Selling properties in Mallorca that have squatters

Up to 50% of properties being sold by banks and other financial entities have squatters.

Andrew Ede 28/01/2024 08:21

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Sunday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, January 28.

Andrew Ede 27/01/2024 19:03

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Five years for the 'poker player' robber of Son Vida

"Why would I have been stealing when I had 500,000 euros in the bank?"

Andrew Ede 27/01/2024 11:34

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Fear that ruling will open the floodgates to Uber-style licences in Mallorca

The Supreme Court has overturned a Madrid regional government decision in respect of VTC licences.

Andrew Ede 27/01/2024 09:40

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Order for the "urgent" expropriation of Palma's British-owned Social Club

Demolition of the nightlife venue was originally scheduled for November 2023.

Andrew Ede 27/01/2024 08:26