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 to Thursday
This week (May 27 to May 30) the fiestas of Manacor continue on Monday and Wednesday. Several concerts are to take part in Palma both classical and flamenco music.
'Mallorca is not for sale' - Thousands protest in Palma
The housing crisis, overcrowding, damage to the environment; all themes for the protest.
Muro and its contradiction of social acceptance
Town hall condemnation of the burning of a rainbow flag but an obsession with wishing to stage bullfights.
Decreasing tourism or not? Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have been in the news in Mallorca over recent days.
Uncertainty for beach services workers in Pollensa
No award for beach services having been made, employees face being furloughed.
Analysis of all work at the building in Playa de Palma that collapsed on Thursday
Looking to establish if work that was carried out corresponded to what was requested.
Soller town hall rejects road closures when there is congestion
"Totally unfeasible"; closing roads would affect residents.
Playa de Palma tragedy - Warning that the terrace roof was not suitable for people to be on it
Work had apparently been carried out at the restaurant over the winter.
How long will it be before measures to tackle Mallorca tourist overcrowding have an impact?
Some results from various working parties are anticipated in the autumn.
Road closures planned to deal with Soller traffic congestion
As yet there is no date from when there will be potential road closures.
Three days of mourning following Playa de Palma tragedy
Four fatalities; seven other people are said to be in a very serious condition.
Call to limit Mallorca to 25,000 hire cars
But how many hire cars are there in Mallorca at any given time? No one knows for sure.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (May 24 to 26): Spring Fairs and Fiestas in Manacor, Binissalem have their Stone and Artisan Fair, Summer Opening Party in Puerto Pollensa and Port Adriano have their AfterSun Fest.
Palma university assessing aggression towards pro-Palestine students
It is claimed that far-right groups linked to Real Mallorca's ultras were responsible for attacks and threats.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and the need for objective data
Examples of congestion are nothing new. What is new is the focus on data as the basis for measures.
- 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
The Balearic government's brave new (tourism) world
Will it become a reality or is the tourism model brave new world the stuff of fiction?
Andrew Ede 25/05/2024 11:49