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.
Seven of the top ten Spanish municipalities that require the most 'effort' to buy a house are in the Balearics
The top five are either in Mallorca or Ibiza.
The founder of Meliá Hotels dies aged 89
Gabriel Escarrer Julià's career in Mallorca's hotel industry started in 1956.
Young people in Mallorca would rather be influencers than workers
Mallorca's traditional bakers are suffering because of generational change.
The Balearics - a region with one of the highest percentages of homes in the hands of large owners
A significant number of properties in the hands of large owners were empty.
Monday's weather in Mallorca - A generally fine week ahead
The forecast for Mallorca for Monday, 25 November.
In a critical condition after fall at long abandoned Alcudia nightclub
Es Fogueró closed 32 years ago.
Mallorca - "A neo-tourism in which residents are second or third-class people"
The Forum for Civil Society is highly critical of the Balearic Government's pact for the sustainability of tourism.
Hanging out trash on the Formentor peninsula
No padlocks - "just sanitary pads, condoms and rubbish".
New social housing for Pollensa
Pollensa has provided a stark example of the mistake made with VPO properties.
Palma hotels reaching the "milestone" of all-year opening
High-spending visitors include those attending conferences and exhibitions.
Will public transport in Mallorca be 'free' in 2025?
The subsidy from the Spanish Government for 2024 was 43 million euros, but this hasn't yet been received.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week Son Banya, weather complaints, holiday lets, migrants dental check, low tourist season, tourist promotion, restaurant woes and most expensive property in Palma.
Mallorca octogenarian finally cleared of the killing of a robber
Pau Rigo "used the only defensive means available to him".
Tourism alliance says holiday rentals have been the "trigger" for Mallorca protests
Hotels have had a "limited role" in adding supply and therefore bringing about overtourism.
Six of Spain's ten most 'profitable' tourist municipalities are in the Balearics
Three in Ibiza, three in Mallorca.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
This weekend (22-24 November) there are fairs in Sa Pobla, Mancor de la Vall and Bunyola. Don't miss the Christmas lights in Palma on Saturday and Christmas fairs at the Swedish Church and the Anglican Church both in Palma.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Update: Royal Navy submarine dives into a storm in Spain
- First day of operation and Spain's new traveller registration system crashes
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
A hot winter for the hoteliers in the Balearics?
Employer-union negotiations are expected to be long and complicated.
Andrew Ede 22/11/2024 10:00