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.
7.6 million euros investment in improving airport image
The work will be carried out in the low-season months.
"Yob" wanted to cause needle spiking panic
Tests on the 13-year-old girl have so far proved to be negative.
Thirteen-year-old girl a victim of apparent needle spiking
The incident occurred at a party for the Can Picafort fiestas.
Twelve years demanded for Calas de Mallorca killer
Mohamed Youb was in hospital for four months before passing away.
Mallorca holiday rentals occupancy at 90%
Strong recovery of the holiday rentals market, but profitability is being affected by higher costs.
Palma Airport set for record number of flights
Consecutive months with more flights than in 2019.
Airbnb - Vans and a Berber tent for the height of summer in Mallorca
Most of what is currently being advertised is illegal.
The illegal bluefin tuna fishing practice affecting Balearic catches
Dead tuna are returned to the sea, and this is an illegal practice.
Alcudia rubbish - now it's a problem with the crane trucks
The rubbish strike in Alcudia ended on July 15, but some recycling containers still haven't been emptied.
Spanish pensioner holidays are "guaranteed"
News to Mallorca's hoteliers, who have said they will be withdrawing from the Imserso programme.
Energy crisis - 25% savings sought
The Spanish government now says that bars can have minimum temperatures of 25C and not 27C.
Spain's tourism minister praises Balearics "reactivation"
"Inflation is not reducing the desire to travel."
Driver who caused Albufera fatal accident is arrested
The driver is currently in Inca Hospital.
Alcudia expressing opposition to rail extension
Alcudia's mayor is proposing that there is a "good shuttle bus service" to connect Alcudia and Sa Pobla than a rail extension.
One killed in six-car collision on the Albufera road
A road with bends and poor visibility.
Balearic government facing claims because of Covid restrictions
The government will dismiss the claims, so they will almost certainly end up before the courts.
Palma's newsstands are saved
The company will continue to operate the newsstands while new contractual specifications are drawn up.
Puerto Alcudia's Magic - a magnet for fights
The fights are pretty much a nightly occurrence.
Mallorca's first high-occupancy vehicle lane in the autumn
The lane will be on the road from the airport heading into Palma.
Comment
Tourism - what can you believe?
We get conflicting messages about tourism; maybe it would be better to ignore all of the predictions.
Andrew Ede 04/08/2022 20:18