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Andrew Ede
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.

Travelling

Helicopter taxi service in Mallorca grounded before it has even taken off

Change of plan, as there isn't permission to use the Son Bonet aerodrome.

Andrew Ede 11/05/2023 10:15

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Legal challenge to Magalluf club fine and closure

A violation of freedom of enterprise, and the law doesn't specify behaviours that "denigrate" women.

Andrew Ede 11/05/2023 06:38

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Demand for a crackdown on Mallorca's "floating discos"

The nightlife association has filed complaints about parties at sea with several town halls.

Andrew Ede 10/05/2023 08:18

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Magalluf club facing big fine over dancer

Owners say that the charge is "discriminatory" and "a nonsense".

Andrew Ede 10/05/2023 07:46

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Colonia Sant Pere illegal bungalows offered as social housing

The prefab bungalows could be dismantled and used somewhere else.

Andrew Ede 09/05/2023 18:34

Hotels

Hotel apologises for 'balconing' tourists

"But we must remember that we are in Playa de Palma."

Andrew Ede 09/05/2023 09:02

Beaches

A Blue Flag makes no difference to Mallorca's beaches

Town halls don't apply for Blue Flags; there are other quality management systems.

Andrew Ede 09/05/2023 08:15

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Colonia Sant Jordi - a new front for antisocial tourism?

A party involving nineteen boats started at 5pm on Sunday and lasted thirteen hours. Meanwhile, there are complaints about one particular restaurant.

Andrew Ede 09/05/2023 07:16

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Access to Ternelles - the never-ending story

In January this year, the regional environment ministry issued a decree whereby access to the exclusion zones was to be permitted, subject to some revision of what constitutes these zones.

Andrew Ede 08/05/2023 10:12

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Police end Soller event early after stones are thrown

A woman was struck by a stone and needed emergency attention.

Andrew Ede 07/05/2023 15:43

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Massive brawl in Magalluf on Sunday morning

It started out as a fight between Spaniards, Algerians and Moroccans.

Andrew Ede 07/05/2023 14:03

Beaches

Beaches and beauty spots in Mallorca and summer "saturation"

Institutions seek solutions to saturation, something that they helped to create.

Andrew Ede 07/05/2023 12:14

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Magalluf club to be fined for objectifying a female employee

Calvia town hall is pursuing a "very serious" breach of the tourism of excesses legislation.

Andrew Ede 07/05/2023 08:29

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Motorhome convoy protest at lack of sites in Mallorca

The association for motorhome owners says that there will be more demand for sites this summer.

Andrew Ede 07/05/2023 07:41

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Balearics and Britain united against "tourism of excesses"

Also united in seeking to ensure that young holidaymakers stay safe.

Andrew Ede 06/05/2023 15:35