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.
Pollensa - Best of intentions but the housing imbalance has merely intensified
The level of sporadic occupation and the number of empty properties have increased since a report was published in 2018.
Mallorca environmentalists accused of acting like "an inquisition"
GOB took work at Palma Airport to the high court in Madrid. This was "a trick".
Not containment, "more saturation" - The left attacks Balearic Government decree
The argument boils down to no growth in accommodation (containment) versus a decrease.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the twelfth of April.
No fine for sleeping in Palma public spaces
There are currently fines of up to 1,500 euros.
Study shows "significant increase in public discontent" with Mallorca's tourism model
2024 marked a turning point in the relationship between Mallorcan society and tourism.
Friday weather in Mallorca - Forecast of a wet start to Holy Week
The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the eleventh of April.
Hoteliers, government, holiday rentals association - War of words over new Balearic tourism decree
Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá has attacked the tourism decree. The government and the holiday rentals association have responded.
Now the drugs clans have put up marquees in Son Banya
The marquees, naturally enough, don't have a town hall licence.
Balearics look to tourism markets, as tariff aid measures are announced
A six million euro package for aid and product promotion.
Mallorca events: What's on Friday, 11 to Thursday, 17 April
Fairs this weekend in Calvia, Porreres, Santa Eugenia, Santa Margalida and Puerto Alcudia. Plus Holy Week kicks off on Friday with banner procession and much more.
Thursday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the tenth of April.
No rise in the tourist tax, but Mallorca's hoteliers incensed by government plan for holiday rentals
A decree is to be passed that will once more allow the purchase of accommodation places (beds) for holiday rentals, but not if these are apartments.
Palma backs down on fines for spending the night in a motorhome
The town hall will be sticking to what was already stipulated under traffic regulations.
Son Banya drugs clans' 200,000-euro investment reduced to rubble
It's reckoned that the illegal works at Son Banya took ten days to complete.
Palma Plaça Major traders - "We're being ripped off"
The architects' plan has been presented, but owners of premises are still waiting for a fair expropriation offer.
Report argues that annual immigration to the Balearics needs to be cut sharply
Estimated that up to 230,000 new homes will be needed by 2040.
Police move in to oversee demolition at Mallorca's 'drugs supermarket'
Among other things, the Las Vegas neon sign will be coming down.
80% of Balearic population growth this century due to foreign immigration
In recent years, Balearic politicians have been highlighting what they consider to be the overpopulation of the islands.