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.
New Year's Day weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for New Year's Day, Monday 1 January.
Mayor calls for a Palma "more open to tourism"
"We want Palma to be the best city in the world to live in."
No enthusiasm, no culture of sacrifice - the young in the Balearics who neither work nor study
The education system is partly to blame; it doesn't prepare young people for today's job market.
No more horse carriages; Muro will have tuk-tuks
Tuk-tuks offer a quicker way of replacing horse-drawn carriages than electric carriages.
Nine Mallorca municipalities without water fit for human consumption
In five cases, water in the whole municipality is unsuitable.
New Year's Eve weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for New Year's Eve, Sunday 31 December.
Murder of a tourist in Mallorca - the emotional letter from a father to the police
A year after the incident, two people were arrested for the murder of Tim, a 20-year-old German tourist.
Alcampo expansion plan to create a "mega-centre"
The Council of Mallorca will have to evaluate the impact of the planned expansion on traffic.
Four thousand people expected for Palma New Year's Eve party
Security, as ever, is paramount.
Preserving the Mallorca mansion of Bond films composer
John Barry commissioned the building of his mansion in Santa Margalida around 1974.
Owners of a Labrador poisoned in Puerto Pollensa launch a campaign for justice
The dog played with a ball that had a hole; inside the ball was poisoned cotton.
Puerto Pollensa bar owner arrested after assault leaves customer in a coma
A 23-year-old was hit on the head with a golf club.
Squatters charging for rooms at old barracks in Palma
Son Busquets has been abandoned. At the old military barracks there is no security.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Mallorca hosts concerts, ballet, and events across cities in early January.
Dogs dying from poison in Puerto Pollensa
The town hall has sealed off the area in Llenaire.
Palma New Year's Eve party returns after three-year absence
The absence was initially because of the curfew.
Town hall back tracks - Palma buses will be free in 2024
It hadn't appeared as if there would be an immediate change of mind, but there has been.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
Vision of Mallorca through a bejewelled prism
Insatiable growth is eating Mallorca, and tourism politicians seem intent on inviting ever more exotic guests to dine out.
Andrew Ede 31/12/2023 15:51