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.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week Spain's general election, Greek holidaymakers, Magalluf, Playa de Palma and red alert.
The 'sheriff of Magalluf' finds unexpected national fame
The hotel security guard in the video that went viral.
Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes
It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.
Decrease in bookings for Mallorca up-market restaurants
But last summer, there was post-pandemic "lavish spending".
Swimmers being bitten by fish in Mallorca
The cases have been in the Es Trenc area.
Police believe that the father drowned first in Santa Ponsa pool
The 37-year-old man couldn't swim.
Stabbing at Palma mini market during attempted robbery
The son of the owners suffered a 12-centimetre deep wound.
Playa de Palma hoteliers seeking restraining orders on criminals
First restraining orders are described as "historic".
Magalluf residents complain of tourists' nightly noise
"No one sleeps on this avenue."
Greek island holidaymakers being diverted to Mallorca
"We hope that destinations affected by forest fires recover as quickly as possible."
Father and son saved from drowning in Santa Ponsa
But they are both in a critical condition.
Man who was lying on a Palma pavement is admitted to hospital
He was found for a second time.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30
This weekend La Beata Fiestas take place in Valldemossa and Vilafranca. The Copa del Rey regatta sets sail and more music concerts at Es Jardi in Magalluf.
Formentor traffic congestion easing, but there are more vehicles to watch the sunrise
Between midnight and 10am the number of vehicles on the Formentor road has doubled.
Council will clamp down on illegal hunting of the Mallorcan wild goat
While abhorrent to many people, for hunters the Boc Balear is highly prized.
Tourism protests: This time they are different
The anti-tourism protests that occurred in Mallorca a few years ago had a degree of coordination in that they mainly involved agitators like Arran, who also had a political agenda due to close links with Catalan independence groups.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Town halls’ favourite pastime - regulating terraces
The new administration, it is said, wishes the city’s restaurants to be one of the strong points for promotion to tourists.
Andrew Ede 27/07/2023 16:42