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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.

Beaches

Government accused of "cynicism" over plan to measure beach overcrowding

Government tourism policy is "the policy of Instagram", ensuring that the photo doesn't look ugly.

Andrew Ede 25/04/2024 07:32

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Hotel Formentor company given ten days to quit the car park

The transfer of the car park to the town hall was a condition of the hotel's redevelopment licence.

Andrew Ede 24/04/2024 19:39

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Thursday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, 25 April.

Andrew Ede 24/04/2024 18:20

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Mallorca still waiting for new "responsible tourism" law

The tourism minister had promised to present the amended law before Easter.

Andrew Ede 24/04/2024 14:34

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Ten years on and cyclist 'saturation' in the mountains has increased

In 2014, the mayor of Escorca warned that infrastructure needed to be improved.

Andrew Ede 24/04/2024 09:06

Beaches

Government plan to measure Mallorca beach overcrowding

The pilot project will focus on one as yet unnamed beach.

Andrew Ede 24/04/2024 07:55

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Mother arrested for leaving her son home-alone for several weeks

Neighbours called the police because the boy was banging on doors in the middle of the night.

Andrew Ede 23/04/2024 19:01

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Wednesday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, 24 April, 2024.

Andrew Ede 23/04/2024 16:44

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After years of demanding proper regulation of the sector, estate agents in the Balearics celebrate new law

"All kinds of opportunists have proliferated and for the most part have avoided or ignored the laws."

Andrew Ede 23/04/2024 08:57

Beaches

Magalluf and other Calvia resorts without beach services

A reason for the delay, according to the town hall, was the cyberattack in January.

Andrew Ede 23/04/2024 08:09

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Tuesday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Sant Jordi (Saint George), Tuesday, 23 April.

Andrew Ede 22/04/2024 17:40

Attractions

Mallorca's cycling season at its peak

The first of May can no longer be viewed as marking the start of the tourism season.

Andrew Ede 22/04/2024 08:56

Beaches

Paying for the Alcudia beach bars

120 million euros in the bank and the EU's paying for the beach bars.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 18:30

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Monday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, 22 April.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 17:39

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Court upholds sentences for small boat 'skippers'

Two men were first sentenced by the Provincial Court in Palma.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 17:10

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Palma motorbike police to the fore in controlling electric scooters

'Operation Sweep' targets hotspots of potential traffic violations and anti-social behaviour.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 12:05

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The boom in motorcycle and scooter hire in Mallorca

There are concerns about some operators and their 'additional charges'.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 09:00

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The plan to save Mallorca's small shops

In the whole of the Balearics almost 5,000 shops have been lost since 2008.

Andrew Ede 21/04/2024 07:39