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.
Understaffed and in a poor state - the Balearics emergencies centre
At the height of summer there is one operator for 500,000 people.
Government sacks Balearic senior official facing prosecution for sexual assault
Juan Antonio Serra Ferrer was appointed to a senior position despite there having been a judicial procedure against him.
Owner acquitted of causing the death of his dog
The dog was dragged some distance by the man's car and suffered multiple abrasions.
Colder weather in Mallorca and hospital emergencies are overstretched
Concern that Son Espases is already too small to cope with peaks in demand.
Black Friday in Palma - Should the Christmas lights have been delayed by a day?
Even with discounts, a view was that prices were higher than before.
Palma police officer arrested for renting out storage rooms as living accommodation
Immigrants in 'irregular' situations were paying up to 750 euros a month rent.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week recent incidents in Mallorca include a fatal stabbing in Arta, a shooting in Bendinat, squatter violence in Palma, a former German soldier arrested for arson, ongoing investigations into human trafficking, migrant minors housed in a care home, a potential airport strike, and concerns about the carbon footprint and water resources.
Santa Ponsa community of owners demanding 17 years prison for ex-president
The Prosecutor's Office is seeking a far lower sentence.
Almost a third of Balearic homes are not main residences
Half of the homes not used as main residences are unoccupied.
Laying the first stone for Motorworld Mallorca
Motorworld Mallorca is on the site of the one-time Coca-Cola factory.
Donating books to Alcudia’s children’s library
The children’s section at the library in Alcudia has been crying out for books - and for books in English in particular.
Mallorca motorhome owners - not "a bunch of hippies" who cause problems
Around one hundred vehicles will gather in Sa Pobla this weekend.
Sought - the van driver who fled the scene of an accident
Motorcyclist Xavier González was hit by a van a week ago.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Weather alerts continuing
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, 23 November.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend enjoy festive fairs in Mancor de la Vall, Sa Pobla and Santa Maria del Cami.
Hailstorms as polar front hits Mallorca
Amber and yellow weather alerts active for the whole of Wednesday.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
Comment
Advertising Mallorca: Being responsible means being emotional
Powerful messaging is required rather than relying on a responsible tourism pledge via a website.
Andrew Ede 24/11/2023 14:00