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.
Heat island effect contributes to a feeling of 50 degrees in Palma
Trees are important for reducing the heat sensation in a city like Palma.
Three out of ten drowning incidents are under-sevens
In general, drowning incidents most frequently occur between 3pm and 5pm.
Balearics - highest tax for luxury homes in the country
Proposals for property transfer tax reform are to be debated in parliament this week.
Tourism of excesses "is being minimised"
"Next year, the season will start earlier and it will be very different."
Town hall looking at electric carriage alternative to horse-driven
A change to electric carriages has been mooted for several years.
'This is Palma' - Promoting the city to America
A promotional campaign will run until the end of August.
Health service director-general to resign because of selection scandal
Juli Fuster was involved in the selection procedure for a position for which his daughter was an applicant.
Co-ownership - a way to buy a luxury property in the Balearics
There has been recent controversy in Mallorca because of an advert which specified German buyers only.
Queen Letizia will close Mallorca film fest
The Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest starts this Sunday.
Now the met agency says Mallorca's heat wave could last beyond Monday
The heat wave in Mallorca, the longest on record, began on July 13.
Kindergarten director arrested for mistreatment of children
Punishment included being locked in a closet.
Hoteliers pointing to "moderate" price increases for summer 2023
The president of the Association of Hotel Chains on prices, pay, tourism of excesses and holiday rentals.
The sea in Mallorca is three degrees warmer than usual
By July 27, the sea temperature is predicted to be almost four degrees higher than the average.
Attractions struggling at times to deal with demand
There aren't always enough coaches for excursions.
Mallorca is getting hotter as heat waves become more frequent
In the 1990s, there was only one heat wave. There have been two so far this year.
EasyJet pilots in Spain say negotiations have "totally stalled"
The union wants to "avoid measures" this summer.
More than six months to pay all taxes in the Balearics
It takes 197 days to meet annual tax obligations (direct and indirect taxes).
Drunk scooter rider fined for causing an accident in Palma
He was knocked unconscious when he fell off the scooter.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- 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"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Nowhere to park
Public administrations' own publicity contributed to "saturation" at beaches.
Andrew Ede 21/07/2022 13:32