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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.

Attractions

Return of the Santa Ponsa battle

Eleven groups of Moors clashed with eleven groups of Christians.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 08:52

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Government demanding demolition go-ahead for Cala Mondragó beach bar

The Costas Authority has yet to definitively withdraw concession for the use of the beach bar.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 08:10

Majorca tourism

Alcudia and Buger - the highest densities of holiday rentals places

Pollensa has a lower density but is a far bigger municipality in terms of land area.

Andrew Ede 11/09/2022 06:06

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Difficult rescue of British tourist with broken leg

In all it took almost three hours to get her to an ambulance.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 19:32

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350 migrants arrive in the Balearics in just over 24 hours

Slightly more than a quarter of all migrants this year have arrived since Friday morning.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 17:58

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Three marine heat waves in the Balearics this summer

These heat waves are a "very serious" sign of climate deterioration.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 16:21

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Pollensa town hall to appeal Hotel Formentor waste fine

The town hall accepts that there was an "administrative error" but is nevertheless critical of the environment ministry.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 12:26

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A fifth of Palma police vehicles are off the road

An opposition councillor says that repairs for simple things take way too long.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 09:02

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Remembering the Queen's visit to Mallorca in 1988

The Queen was in Mallorca to relax during what was otherwise an official state visit to Spain.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 08:57

Majorca tourism

Meliá Hotels: "One of the best tourist seasons in history"

Mallorca has been one of the strong destinations for Meliá this summer.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 08:22

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Balearic economy: "Slowdown does not mean recession"

The government is highlighting the current situation of "full employment and economic growth".

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 07:52

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Autopsies confirm deaths by lightning strikes

Death by lightning strike is extremely rare, but more frequent storms in the Mediterranean may increase the possibility.

Andrew Ede 10/09/2022 07:04

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Beaches and the danger of lightning strikes

"When lightning strikes at a beach, you must get out of the water."

Andrew Ede 09/09/2022 17:46

Comment

Will Mallorca's beach bars get a reprieve?

The Balearic environment ministry has been accused of "wanting to wreck everything that smacks of tourism, even if it is quality".

Andrew Ede 09/09/2022 16:54

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Man on honeymoon one of two killed by lightning in Mallorca

The other man was on holiday and celebrating his recent retirement.

Andrew Ede 09/09/2022 08:08

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Britons on holiday in Mallorca lament the passing of Queen Elizabeth

Around half seven on Thursday evening, holidaymakers were stunned by the news from back home.

Andrew Ede 09/09/2022 07:21

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Alcudia rules out electric carriage alternative to horse carriages

"There are no electric carriages on the market," stated the mayor on Thursday.

Andrew Ede 08/09/2022 15:57