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 weather in Mallorca - Very warm
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, May the nineteenth.
Police in Mallorca fire at cars driven by suspected violent robbers
There was an attempt to run over police officers.
Tourism and population limits in Mallorca were called for 24 years ago
The then president of the Council of Mallorca advocated limiting the number of tourists and the number of people taking up residence on the island.
Scooters involved in eight per cent of Palma's road accidents
In all there were 4,180 recorded traffic accidents in 2024.
The one-time attraction in Mallorca fallen into ruin
Structures in danger of collapse, there are squatters, and the site has become a dumping ground.
Louis Vuitton taking over Palma's Bellver Castle
The town hall is making far more from this than it normally does for events at the castle.
Another motorcyclist dies on Mallorca's roads
Five motorcyclists have died over the past six weeks.
Balearics are Spain's jobs' leader, thanks to tourism
Another record employment season is expected in the Balearics.
Mallorca Tourist Board's open letter to the media was "anachronistic"
This summer will provide many reasons for public discontent with overtourism, says one of the organisers of the protest planned for June 15.
What was that about dealing with tourist anti-social behaviour in Mallorca?
In February, Palma Town Hall announced a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Influencers selling properties in Mallorca - Buyer beware!
Professional estate agents thought they had a mandatory registration scheme. But then the Spanish Government intervened.
Friday weather in Mallorca
Current forecast is for a high of 30C at the start of next week.
Mallorca's estate agencies closing because they don't have homes to sell
Traditional agencies are suffering, but it's a different story for the ones specialising in luxury properties.
May washout for Mallorca's restaurants
The restaurants association is again complaining about a fall in business.
Thursday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the fifteenth of May.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, 16 to Thursday, 22 May
This weekend there are plenty of festive events: Alcudia's Feria de Abril, Capdepera's Mediaeval Market, Sant Jordi's snail fair, Cala Millor spring fair, Palma's Sardine fair, Ses Salines May Fair and in sports Real Mallorca play at home and Pollensa will hold a half marathon.
- 5,000 passengers come ashore as Britain's biggest cruise ship docks in Palma
- The one-time attraction in Mallorca fallen into ruin
- Police in Mallorca fire at cars driven by suspected violent robbers
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Very warm
- British tourists set to face shorter queues at Palma airport in new European deal
Comment
Holiday lets - Bad laws with dubious justifications
Here at least was an opportunity to have conveyed a message to a public increasingly concerned by housing problems.
Andrew Ede 16/05/2025 15:11