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 events: What's On from Monday, July 24 to Thursday, July 27
The fiestas continue this week with Sant Jaume as the main one and in Pollensa La Patrona kicks off their fiestas.
Exit poll points to Partido Popular win in Spain's general election
Quite a slump for Vox being projected.
Mallorca summers are getting hotter; records show they are
The consistency with which 40C is now being reached and passed never used to be the case.
Summer traffic jams in Formentor a thing of the past
The barrier in Puerto Pollensa has made a significant difference.
Hunting in Mallorca is good business and has led to increased theft
The Boc Balear has become highly prized.
Mallorca goes to the polls for the second time in two months
The Balearics elect eight deputies for Congress and five senators.
Purchase of Palma hydrogen buses was a "nonsense"
The buses were bought without having guaranteed that they would have fuel.
Determination to maintain zero 'balconing' in Magalluf
Emphasis continues to be placed on the campaign 'Don’t leave a friend behind'.
Shorter holidays as Mallorca tourists seek to contain spending
Per person, tourist spending has generally fallen, but there are more tourists.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week extreme heat, tourism figures, accidents, Uber drivers, resorts and beaches and water conservation.
Palma hotels enjoying an excellent summer
Demand for the city's boutique hotels is particularly high.
Briton based in Mallorca will not be extradited to the US over Russian yacht
Spain's high court has concluded that no crime was committed, and so the extradition request has been rejected.
Will new Palma Airport charge increase cost of holidays?
Critics of the charge say that taxis and buses will benefit as they will be exempt.
All-year tourism plan for Magalluf and other Calvia resorts
Calvia 365 will focus on tourism product diversification and maximising the use of infrastructure, such as the beaches.
Cyclist killed after collision with a bus in Alcudia
After the collision with the bus he was hit by two cars.
What's On this weekend: Sant Jaume and summer fiestas across Mallorca
This week enjoy vibrant Mallorcan summer fiestas: music, dance, local cuisine, and cultural celebrations under the Mediterranean sun. Unforgettable island experience!
Scooters without permission for hire keep appearing on Playa de Palma pavements
Palma police started removing scooters two weeks ago.
- 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
Don’t go too early on the Big Heat
At 40 degrees latitude, the most dramatic effects of climate change are likely to be experienced.
Andrew Ede 21/07/2023 14:34