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.
Funding approved for free public transport in the Balearics in 2024
Remains to be seen if Palma has a rethink about free travel on its buses.
Three million euros of tourist tax to buy places of environmental interest
This is tourist tax revenue that went unused.
What the Balearics pay to other Spanish regions - 276 million euros
Record financing for the Balearics in 2024, but the system continues to place the islands at a disadvantage.
The value of a Mallorca cycling event
The Challenge Ciclista a Mallorca Garden Hotels Luxcom will be from January 20 to 28 in 2024.
Drunk driver who caused Palma road fatality released on charges
Charged with reckless homicide.
Fall in house sales leaves Balearic government short
The slowdown in the property market is for different reasons.
Boxing Day weather in Mallorca - High winds forecast for New Year
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, 26 December.
King Felipe delivers a firm defence of the Constitution in his Christmas Eve message
The Constitution is key to overcoming division, "which has been the cause of many errors in the history of Spain".
Palma bus halted for 45 minutes because of fracas between passengers
The police had to be called.
30-month sentence called for robbing a tennis club in Mallorca
3,200 euros were stolen from the club.
Calvia splashing the cash on tourism
Calvia is committed to promoting all-year tourism.
Drunk driver arrested for causing fatal accident in Palma
The passenger was killed instantly.
Estate agencies in the Balearics have doubled and the risk of fraud has increased
Some of these businesses don't have the necessary knowledge or solvency; they pose a potential risk to clients.
"More tourism does not mean better living"
Environmentalists GOB: "Sustainable growth is an oxymoron."
Hotel Formentor still lacks reconstruction licence
Three licences in all are pending, one related to the hotel façade.
German arrested in Mallorca for 20 million euro fraud
The prosecution service in Munich has accused him of tax crimes.
Comment
Where the towns have two names (or three)
Is it not the case that Catalan (or Mallorquí) usage for the names of towns and villages has become generally accepted?
Andrew Ede 24/12/2023 14:25