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.
British-owned club on Paseo Maritimo to be demolished
The club is due to be demolished as part of the redevelopment of the Paseo Marítimo.
Tourism of excesses in Cala Ratjada
Young German tourists flock to Cala Ratjada in late May and early June.
Ban on smoking on Mallorca's beaches moves a step closer
A Spanish government decree intends to authorise town halls to ban smoking on beaches and to issue fines.
Balearics April tourist numbers shatter previous record
Twelve per cent higher than the previous record April (2019).
Rafa Nadal: Hotel project started with points written on a napkin
His involvement with the Zel project with Meliá Hotels International is "total".
Palma tram project up in the air
Jaime Martínez, the new mayor of Palma, wants investment in buses instead.
The new government - tourist tax will stay but an end to tourism "interventionism"
An end to policies that implied a decrease in tourist numbers.
Formentor traffic restrictions start without automatic barrier in Puerto Pollensa
Special authorisation is needed from the Air Force.
Manacor woman jailed for attempting to poison her children
The woman tried to commit suicide after poisoning the children.
Ban on smoking on Mallorca bar terraces expected to be lifted "imminently"
Originally a Covid measure, the ban was extended under the umbrella of remaining Covid regulations.
Wave of robberies from Alcudia holiday villas
Robberies have been occurring when the occupants are there.
Palma Paseo Marítimo association to "defend residents' interests"
A sense of neglect by the authorities.
Property sector expecting the new government to deliver on promises
More developable land, different types of housing ... just two measures the property sector wants.
Arrest of Andratx man who says that 'owners' are squatting in his house
The couple told police they had a purchase contract.
Partido Popular to govern alone; Vox "will not put a spanner in the works"
Negotiations are likely to see Vox staying out of the government but entering the Council of Mallorca administration.
New government will scrap 80 km/h speed limit on ring road
The PP have immediate priorities for the government, the Council of Mallorca and Palma town hall.
Tourism: Family values and families at war
Zel is the brand that has been developed, a project that makes Nadal want “to learn everything related to the sector”.
Pollensa bucks the trend and moves to the left
Martí March, education minister since 2015, will be the new mayor.
- 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
Don’t tamper with Mallorca’s municipalities
Which municipality have voters place a cross next to the name of a candidate, and why?
Andrew Ede 02/06/2023 11:10