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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.

Latest headlines

Investment fund paid 300,000 euros for Alcudia power station

The Council of Mallorca has until July 10 to exercise its right of first refusal and buy the site.

Andrew Ede 17/06/2022 08:56

Latest headlines

Government to increase the price of VPO affordable housing

Land is designated for VPO building, but the current sales price is not sufficient enough incentive for developers and builders.

Andrew Ede 17/06/2022 06:20

Latest headlines

Fourth Covid jab to be available for everyone in Spain

The suitability of a second booster jab for the entire population has been in doubt.

Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 14:27

Comment

When tourist coexistence becomes impossible

Issues with tourist behaviour have long existed; even back in the 1930s.

Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 14:17

Latest headlines

Ten Santa Catalina bars do not have terrace licences

Palma town hall is marking out terraces so that limits are clear.

Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 09:02

Majorca tourism

Reduction in tourists needed because of climate emergency

The climate emergency is said to have worsened since climate change legislation was approved three years ago.

Andrew Ede 16/06/2022 07:25

Latest headlines

Opposition demanding suspension of Formentor car park licence

The car park was registered in the town hall's name a year ago.

Andrew Ede 15/06/2022 16:18

Airport

Fear of air travel "chaos" because of strikes

Ryanair strikes have been called; air-traffic controllers will decide at the end of the month.

Andrew Ede 15/06/2022 08:19

Majorca tourism

Arenal residents enduring the same problems as ever

Tourism of excesses decree, and yet residents endure the excesses of young tourists.

Andrew Ede 14/06/2022 18:56

Majorca tourism

Police reinforcements for airport controls will be "insufficient"

Travel agencies association says that "urgent measures must be taken".

Andrew Ede 14/06/2022 11:47

Beaches

Palma lifeguards to stage a one-day strike

Lifeguards are demanding better pay and improvements to the service.

Andrew Ede 14/06/2022 08:43

Airport

Long queues for taxis at the airport ... especially at night

A shortage of taxis, and the last bus from the airport leaves at 1.15am.

Andrew Ede 14/06/2022 07:56

Majorca tourism

Spanish students return ... and so do the residents' complaints

In Arenal, the residents have been complaining about the noise and anti-social behaviour for years.

Andrew Ede 14/06/2022 07:21

Latest headlines

Tito's director one of six cleared in Palma mega-trial

BCM owner Bartolomé Cursach and sixteen others remain accused.

Andrew Ede 13/06/2022 17:11

Majorca tourism

Palma Airport - May passengers almost at 2019 level

Palma had the highest increase in flights among the eight busiest airports.

Andrew Ede 13/06/2022 16:18