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.
Magalluf literature festival goes beyond "sun and beach"
The organisers believe in culture as a motor of change.
Demand for shops' automatic doors overwhelming suppliers
A national regulation for automatic doors came into force on Friday.
Increased tax on sales of luxury homes, but no rise in the tourist tax
The draft for the Balearics 2023 budget is being finalised.
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca: Your weekly update
A summarised article on this week's highlighted stories.
Some benefit for the self-employed from Spain's new fiscal measures
A new "solidarity tax" on individuals with assets of three million euros and more.
Palma Airport had most delays and cancellations this summer
Purely in terms of cancellations, Palma had the second highest number of passengers.
Low salaries, high cost of living - the Balearics paradox
It all comes down to an economic model in the Balearics that needs to change.
Parts of Mallorca now on amber for torrential rain and thunderstorms
The weather alerts for rain and thunderstorms are active from 10pm on Thursday.
Balearic permanent ban on smoking on terraces moves closer
It is expected that a new national law will allow regions such as the Balearics to introduce a permanent ban.
No reductions in income tax in the Balearics
The Balearic government prefers a system of direct aid.
Giorgia Meloni's father was jailed in Mallorca for drugs trafficking
Giorgia Meloni's father abandoned the family when she was eleven.
British and German recession stokes fears for 2023 tourism
"The delicate situation of the British economy and the first signs that Germany is headed for recession are not good news."
Water supply in Arta turned off at night until further notice
Despite recent rain, "the water is running out".
National Police raid Palma bank branch squat
Individuals at the squat have been involved with numerous criminal acts.
Aircraft continuous descent in Palma reduces noise
Spanish airports are European leaders in using this landing method.
Night of Tourism emphasises sustainability and the circular economy
The government's Night of Tourism coincided with World Tourism Day.
British tourist who was in a coma after attack by a Magalluf doorman
A case that goes back to the end of June.
Hundreds gather in Palma to denounce "tourism intensification"
World Tourism Day and Palma was one of a number of cities where there were demonstrations.
The increased trend for last-minute holiday bookings
The pandemic obviously was a factor, but the trend has continued.
Pollensa opposition parties face possible legal action by Hotel Formentor owners
The opposition have been accusing the owners of "illicit enrichment".
- 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"