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.
Disastrous first council meeting at Palma town hall
"Vox said that they will be a constructive opposition, but they are being destructive."
Palmanyola pump track - "poorly designed and dangerous"
The Palmanyola Minor Local Entity says that there is still time to fix it.
Test flights for 'Palma' seaplane
Isla Air Express wants to offer inter-island seaplane flights.
Official opening of Rafa Nadal's hotel - Mallorca's business event of the summer
Some 300 guests have been invited to the official opening.
Palma graffiti, a big challenge for the new town hall administration
Residents believe that they shouldn't have to pay for graffiti to be removed.
Mallorca sea temperature 2.5 degrees higher than normal
Monday's average sea temperature was almost 25C.
Assault with a golf club by Arenal doorman caught on camera
The doorman was arrested and later released.
No to a brothel in Barcares
There was a protest last Sunday, when it was revealed that the person whose idea it is to have a brothel has signed a lease with the owner of a chalet.
The new mayor of Palma - tough on graffiti, scooters and security
And no to the tram project; yes for incentives to create affordable properties to rent.
Puerto Pollensa yacht club development work to start in October
Investment of just under seven million euros.
Can Picafort music festival posing a major challenge for police
There have been demands for the event to be called off.
Cala Sant Vicenç wants an end to buggies
Residents hope that the new administration at Pollensa town hall will be more responsive.
Mallorca hotel daily rates over 25% higher than before the pandemic
There are more luxury and superior category hotels than ever.
Dining at the new Lío club in Palma - minimum of 200 euros
The Tramuntana wind has inspired the interior design.
Spanish students "under control" in Arenal
Police and the town hall say that there is less disorder than in the past.
Obligation to wear masks in pharmacies and health centres to be scrapped
The Spanish government is expected to give formal approval next week.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week we talk about booze on board, tourists in Arenal, law of excesses, boring Magalluf, flight cancellations.....
The Mallorcan weirdness of John the Baptist
In the evening of the 24th, though, there is an acknowledgement of the Baptist.
- 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
Limits: Who are the Partido Popular listening to?
Jaime Martínez, the new PP mayor of Palma, will be establishing an office for long-term and holiday rental.
Andrew Ede 26/06/2023 12:41