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.
Rafael Nadal - Saudi tennis ambassador
The Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation made the announcement on Monday; there has been criticism of Nadal.
Mallorca reservoirs slowly recovering capacity
More rain and snow forecast for Friday this week.
Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week: face masks, free public transport, record and foreign tourism, flight disruption, seaplanes, Plaça Major shops...
Price of Mallorca homes 55% higher than five years ago
New medium-priced homes are badly needed, but house building has hit rock bottom.
Baby found in Porto Cristo rubbish container was born alive
Investigators requested detailed analysis of the baby's organs by a specialist laboratory.
Squatter in a critical condition after fall from a building in Inca
He and two others with him are known to Inca police.
Spring-like weather for Mallorca's big January fiestas
Very mild for the Sant Antoni fiestas, but a change likely for Sant Sebastià.
Police seeking robbers who bound and gagged an elderly couple
4,000 euros and a BB gun were stolen.
Mallorca concern about increased prices because of the Red Sea crisis
Businesses are better prepared than they were, but delays are inevitable and prices for some sectors will rise.
Investigation into New Year's Eve luxury villa robbery
The Guardia Civil believe that the robbery had been planned.
Further boost to Mallorca's diverse tourism markets as Czech airline relaunches
Fischer Air flights are scheduled to start in April.
Flu and Covid vaccinations in the Balearics have almost doubled
Vaccinations can now be had without making prior appointments.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Comment
Masks: Who should make the decisions?
Should the regions decide on measures for epidemics?
Andrew Ede 12/01/2024 10:45