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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.

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Hotel Formentor to finally get its reconstruction licence

The licence has been pending a report from the environment ministry.

Andrew Ede 08/02/2023 08:53

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Average price of homes in the Balearics fell over five per cent in December

The notaries stress that one month's figures can't be taken in isolation when assessing property market behaviour.

Andrew Ede 08/02/2023 08:00

Majorca tourism

Supreme Court backs Palma ban on tourist apartment lets

The Balearic High Court had accepted a holiday rental sector appeal against the ban.

Andrew Ede 07/02/2023 19:08

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Suspended sentences for defrauding Amazon

Carried out in Mallorca, it was the largest fraud perpetrated in Europe against Amazon.

Andrew Ede 07/02/2023 16:38

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Reclaiming the centre of Palma from 'touristification'

Well-intentioned schemes like pedestrianisation can end up having a negative impact on residents.

Andrew Ede 07/02/2023 09:01

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Palma Paseo Marítimo work - businesses being hit hard

In general, revenue is down around 50%; businesses are considering measures such as furlough.

Andrew Ede 05/02/2023 11:51

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BCM owner: "I can neither forget nor forgive"

"There are still people who believe that if they were accused of all that, they must have done something."

Andrew Ede 05/02/2023 08:55

Majorca tourism

16.5 million tourists - and no more

"A maximum that should not be exceeded but should tend to decrease."

Andrew Ede 05/02/2023 08:08

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WhatsApp vigilantes in a Palma neighbourhood

The S’Aranjassa neighbourhood watch scheme is said to be "very effective".

Andrew Ede 04/02/2023 09:24

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Cost to rent in Mallorca continues to spiral upwards

Real estate sector wanting tax incentives to get empty properties on to the rental market.

Andrew Ede 04/02/2023 08:12

Hotels

Abu Dhabi set to invest in Magalluf hotels

Negotiations are for Meliá hotels in Magalluf.

Andrew Ede 03/02/2023 17:52

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Plan for protection of wetlands in the Balearics

"Wetlands are the most important biodiversity refuges in the Balearics."

Andrew Ede 03/02/2023 09:20

Coronavirus news

Masks no longer obligatory in some health establishments

The latest modification to the rules will come into effect next week.

Andrew Ede 03/02/2023 08:33

Majorca tourism

Balearics tourism in 2022 - only 397 fewer tourists

Foreign tourism in the Balearics compared with 2019 was much higher than for the whole of Spain.

Andrew Ede 03/02/2023 07:25

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Balearics will not allow sale of food made at home

A Spanish government decree allows products made at home to be sold.

Andrew Ede 02/02/2023 16:57

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Mallorca roads councillor says PP policies "would increase contamination"

An 'exchange' of views by the Podemos and PP candidates for the presidency of the Council of Mallorca.

Andrew Ede 02/02/2023 09:55