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.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the ninth of January.
Balearics reject obligatory wearing of masks in health centres
The flu epidemic in the Balearics is said to currently be no different to what it was twelve months ago.
What made the news in Mallorca in 2023? Our review
In 2023, Mallorca witnessed political shifts as the Partido Popular returned to power. President Marga Prohens faced challenges, notably from Vox, leading to compromises on legislation. Tourism reached record highs, causing concerns, and major hotel openings marked the year. Housing and traffic issues, tragic incidents, and severe storms also impacted the island.
Free public transport in the Balearics at jeopardy because of amnesty law vote
The Spanish government approved the subsidy in December.
While Spain is losing British and German tourists, they are remaining loyal to the Balearics
In the Balearics, UK and German tourism has increased; this is not the case for Spain as a whole.
Monday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the eighth of January.
Spain's health ministry to call for masks to again be obligatory in health centres
This is primarily because of flu rather than Covid.
Rafa Nadal withdraws from the Australian Open
Unknown when he will be back on the courts.
"It's very sad that we can no longer walk peacefully at night through the centre of Palma"
A 51-year-old was beaten up; his watch and phone were stolen.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, the seventh of January.
'El Niño' Lottery first prize winners in Mallorca
The first prize numbers are 94974.
Kings parades in Mallorca not affected by downpours
Heaviest of the rain was in the Tramuntana.
State funding for Balearic tourism a tenth of tourist tax revenue
There is some similarity to how tourist tax revenue has been used.
Flu in Mallorca outstripping Covid three to one as health centres struggle with all cases
Doctors and nurses are being switched from regular appointments to have to deal with emergencies.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the sixth of January.
Expulsion from Spain for theft of a woman's phone in Palma
The expulsions are instead of prison terms.
Inter-island flights cancelled as Iberia handling strike begins
Thirty-four Palma connections are affected in all.
Comment
Tourism 2024: The year of living responsibly
The year when, and once and for all, there is a realisation that the future does not lie with an outdated booze-based touristic culture.
Andrew Ede 07/01/2024 13:07