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.
Town hall denies that more will be spent on Palma tourism promotion
The tourism councillor was "living on another planet" and disregarding the protests against overtourism.
Outcry over elimination of gender violence complaints procedure forces Palma rethink
The opposition demanded immediate resignations following the Thursday announcement.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the sixteenth of November.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week we talk about the weather, fire, Palma Springs project, social housing, protecting heritage and limit vehicles entering Mallorca.
Son Banya drugs clans had stocked up because of the weather forecast
When there are bad weather alerts, purchases are made earlier, and the police know they are.
One of Mallorca's most common holidaymaker complaints - bad weather
Five common complaints by holiday rental guests; all holidaymakers are likely to complain if it rains.
For sale - Mallorca's most expensive property
The value of commercial properties in Palma has shot up over the past ten years or so.
Friday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fifteenth of November.
Legalising homes in Balearic flood zones
Concerns about legalisation ahead of a change in the law that could prevent this.
Palma traffic fines revenue going up by four million euros
Total town hall revenue will increase by 72 million euros in 2025.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Mallorca’s week brims with fairs, concerts, and seasonal markets.
Flooded roads as latest storm to hit Mallorca moves away
The general outlook is for a big improvement in the weather for the rest of the week.
Now the Partido Popular agree to Balearic tourist tax spending on social housing
The PP changed the law to stop the tax being used for social housing.
It's good to talk: Mallorca's hoteliers and tourism critics getting close to proposals on overtourism
The Forum for Civil Society has been talking to hoteliers and tour operators since August.
Wednesday's weather in Mallorca - All of the island on amber alert
A general improvement from Wednesday afternoon on.
Charter boat companies concerned about changes to moorings' concessions
There is a fear that large operators will move in and push small businesses out.
Only four Mallorca town halls have civil protection emergency plans
Town halls want more support from the government's emergencies directorate.
Alerts for heavy rain in Mallorca until noon on Wednesday
Amber alerts in areas; yellow in others.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Dissuasive or persuasive? The tourist tax
General opinion has been that the tourist tax doesn't deter holidaymakers. Will an increase prove to be dissuasive or not?
Andrew Ede 16/11/2024 07:40