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.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - Rain yellow alert; showery during the week
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, the ninth of December.
Andratx operation continuing overnight, as the Guardia Civil investigate if the fire was intentional
Seventy hectares have been affected.
"Botched job" removed protection for land in Mallorca by mistake
Regulatory changes were rushed through before the last elections; they contained a series of errors.
Mallorca's "political obsession" that can cause flooding disaster
A form of 'greenphobia' has resulted in persistent errors with the management of torrents.
Sunday's weather in Mallorca - Amber and yellow warnings
100 kilometre per hour gusts expected on Sunday.
The tourism municipality in Mallorca moving towards five-star
Three new five-star hotels are planned for Calvia next year.
People in the Balearics "can perceive a loss of quality of life due to tourism activity"
"It is evident that we cannot absorb more volume in certain places and times of the year."
Multi-million euro profits for developers of Palma's affordable housing
The 363 homes will not be social housing; they will be targeted at a middle-class applicant who can afford the 'limited-price' rent.
Prison demand for harassment of the president of a Mallorca community of residents
The alleged harassment lasted over a period of five years.
Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
They don't bother anyone and normally no one bothers them.
A merry Mallorca Christmas - It's 10% more expensive
The consumers association is highlighting the increased price of products such as lamb and pork.
Balearic budget for 2025 "dynamited" by Vox "blackmail"
The government will be left with little choice but to extend the 2024 budget into next year.
Friday's weather in Mallorca - Amber alert for wind on Saturday
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the sixth of December.
Fines totalling 4.4 million euros for "illegal tourist offer" in Mallorca
Over 3,000 inspections this year; three times as many as in 2023.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week how do the people feel about overcrowding, new record of tourists, guided tours, tour operators, noise, motorhomes and crazy house prices.
Demolition of illegal Andratx apartments is "imminent"
The case of the apartments goes back to when Eugenio Hidalgo was mayor; he was convicted of corruption.
Spain's traveller registration: Some tour operators will stop selling the Balearics
Small and large tour operators and the hoteliers all have serious concerns about the requirements.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca - Met agency predicting snow at 800 metres from Sunday
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the fifth of December.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
The island of noise
People have long given up caring about their unacceptable noise.
Andrew Ede 05/12/2024 15:47