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.
The worrying increase in fatal road accidents in Mallorca
Some of the deaths have been due to awful error or circumstances.
Employers pressing the Balearic government for more commitment to cruise tourism
A sense that the government will proceed with some caution.
Human pressure in Mallorca in May was at an all-time high
Latest figures for foreign tourist arrivals show a five per cent increase.
Case dismissed against one implicated in Arenal gang rape
Five German men remain in custody.
Palma cruise ship limits to remain ... for now
The limit of three ships per day will continue in 2024, but arrangements for 2025 could see a change.
Alcudia fatal accident: Driver positive for drink and drugs
The accident occurred at 1.20am on Wednesday.
Balearics foreign tourism rose five per cent in June
Almost a quarter of all Spain's foreign tourists travelled to the Balearics in June.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6
Fiestas this weekend are: Mare de Déu d'Agost Fiestas, Sant Salvador, Santa Maria del Mar, Sant Domingo, Santa Candida, Sant Llorenç, Santa Eugenia, Sant Roc as well as summer fiestas in Palmanova, Sant Elm, Colonia de Sant Jordi and Puigpunyent.
New tender to ensure survival of Palma newsstands
The company with the concession said that the news kiosks were no longer financially viable.
Palma fifth most popular Spanish city among foreign tourists
Palma has become a brand in its own right.
Motorcyclist killed in another Alcudia collision
The accident occurred around 1.30am.
Mallorca holiday rental bookings highest in Spain
Almost 100% reservations, according to one website.
Spat over the legality of Palma's high-occupancy vehicle lane
The new administration at the Council of Mallorca maintains that the lane is illegal.
Royal Family visits the historical gardens of Alfàbia
"We liked it very much. We should have come earlier."
Mallorca sea is the hottest in the Med
On Monday, the average was over half a degree higher than that for the whole of the Mediterranean.
Visits to La Fortalesa really shouldn’t be that difficult
La Fortalesa is an asset in the cultural interest (BIC), which means that the public should be allowed to visit - at minimum - four days a month at times to be agreed.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 31 to Thursday, August 3
Not to be missed this week is the mock battle between Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
"Prohibitive prices" blamed for the shortage of qualified workers in Mallorca
To the high cost of living can be added factors such as seeking greater personal fulfilment and the school dropout rate.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
Comment
Tourism: Not the political bridesmaid it is made out to be
With the change of government, the PP have turned the clock back to 2011 and combined tourism with sport and added on culture for good measure.
Andrew Ede 31/07/2023 09:54