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.
Mallorca health centres under pressure because of the flu
A notable increase in the number of people going to health centres.
Is Mallorca heading for another record tourism year?
No one forecast growth on the scale that there was in 2023.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Stormy weather for the Kings
Weather alerts for rain, thunderstorms and the coasts on Friday.
Black year on the roads in the Balearics
The worst year for road fatalities since 2017.
No more tourist tax to subsidise purchase of electric scooters
There was much criticism of the previous government's allocation of tourist tax revenue for this purpose.
August in October: Ever greater human pressure in the Balearics
On one day in October 2023 there were more people than the maximum in high summer 2009.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Thunderstorms and high winds forecast for Kings
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the fourth of January.
Balearic health service asking the public to take measures against flu and Covid
Cases at present are overwhelmingly the flu; there's been very little Covid.
2024 will continue to be tough financially for Mallorca families
Pay has nowhere near kept pace with prices, but as the same time there has been too much unnecessary spending.
Petition calls for town hall action to prevent dog poisoning in Puerto Pollensa
One demand is the installation of security cameras.
Prison for youth charged with sexual assault in Palma
Two others have been charged and released.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - Kings not looking too good
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the third of January.
Luxury tourism segment in Mallorca wants to attract ever more high spenders
Other destinations are said to be "years ahead" in terms of their use of tourist intelligence for their luxury markets.
Saving Mallorca's beaches - the fundamental importance of dune systems
If the first dune line is in poor condition, beach erosion is a consequence.
Emergency services in Mallorca deal with a hundred incidents on New Year's Eve
Most emergency calls were for medical assistance.
Tuesday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, the second of January.
New Year's Day weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for New Year's Day, Monday 1 January.
Mayor calls for a Palma "more open to tourism"
"We want Palma to be the best city in the world to live in."
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
Comment
Vision of Mallorca through a bejewelled prism
Insatiable growth is eating Mallorca, and tourism politicians seem intent on inviting ever more exotic guests to dine out.
Andrew Ede 31/12/2023 15:51