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.
Three-year sentence sought for theft from an Arenal hotel
He stole phones and credit cards belonging to a Ukrainian refugee.
Hitch with Sineu Kings celebration because Baltasar was a Muslim
In the end, the Kings remained outside the church.
Palma property prices barely rose in 2022
The implication is that prices are hitting something of a ceiling.
The race to avoid a labour dispute in Mallorca's hospitality industry
Strikes affecting the tourism industry are the last thing the government wants.
In Santanyi and Ses Salines they have a problem with migrant boats
Boats are "piled up" in municipal warehouses.
Cruise ships returning to Alcudia
A return, but just the three ships are scheduled for 2023.
No tourism price war for the Balearics
"The strategy of the Balearic tourism sector has not been to compete on prices with Turkey or Egypt."
Paguera hotels faced with bookings' "uncertainties"
Last-minute bookings have become the norm.
Almost 40% of babies in the Balearics have a foreign parent
The percentage has risen significantly over a 20-year period.
Palma the only large European airport with more flights than in 2019
For the first time, Palma was in the European top ten in terms of flights.
Huge new funding for Mallorca's tourism
EU Next Generation Funds for regeneration of resorts.
Deya has almost 200 unoccupied homes
Deya has a scheme whereby the town hall will pay owners for empty homes to be used for social rent.
Price increases in the Balearics were more than double 2022 pay rises
Unions are holding out for ten per cent pay increases in 2023.
Nadal tired of questions about retirement
Nadal lost to Cameron Norrie and was asked about retirement.
Three 'emblematic' shops closed in 2022
The government's catalogue currently lists 254 emblematic shops.
Five times more migrants last year than in 2019
Repatriation to Algeria has been complicated by a diplomatic row.
Mallorca sees in the New Year
Palma town hall didn't arrange events, but other town halls did.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"