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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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Criticism of Balearic government praise for Canada's foreign home buyer ban

The government is expected to discuss Canada's policy at Monday's cabinet meeting.

Andrew Ede 08/01/2023 08:17

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Over a third of Balearic property purchases paid in cash

Higher percentages of cash payment in the Canaries and Valencia.

Andrew Ede 07/01/2023 09:02

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The last dance before tragedy in Palma

Jennifer Worth was killed at a zebra crossing in Palma shortly before Christmas.

Andrew Ede 07/01/2023 08:26

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Three-year sentence sought for theft from an Arenal hotel

He stole phones and credit cards belonging to a Ukrainian refugee.

Andrew Ede 06/01/2023 16:47

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Palma property prices barely rose in 2022

The implication is that prices are hitting something of a ceiling.

Andrew Ede 06/01/2023 11:03

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The race to avoid a labour dispute in Mallorca's hospitality industry

Strikes affecting the tourism industry are the last thing the government wants.

Andrew Ede 06/01/2023 08:14

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Conserving sand in Can Picafort

The winter winds blow the sand onto the promenade.

Andrew Ede 05/01/2023 12:26

Majorca tourism

Cruise ships returning to Alcudia

A return, but just the three ships are scheduled for 2023.

Andrew Ede 05/01/2023 08:12

Majorca tourism

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."

Andrew Ede 04/01/2023 19:20

Airport

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.

Andrew Ede 04/01/2023 07:59

Majorca tourism

Huge new funding for Mallorca's tourism

EU Next Generation Funds for regeneration of resorts.

Andrew Ede 03/01/2023 14:47

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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.

Andrew Ede 03/01/2023 09:35