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.
Living in a rubbish dump: Palma's old prison
The town hall is well aware of the situation but hasn't done anything.
Building works in Mallorca being abandoned because of costs
Public authorities are failing to adjust valuations to take account of increased costs.
Costas Authority chaos in the Balearics
As of this Saturday (July 1), Balearic management of the islands' coasts will become effective.
Tropical Mallorca: Overnight minimums of 20 degrees are increasingly common
It used to be the case that tropical nights were confined to July and August.
Partido Popular and Vox reach agreement for Balearic government
Vox will not join a coalition government but have secured agreement on various matters.
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.
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.
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.
Comment
Traditions industry: Mallorcan food is cultural heritage
“Gastronomy is much more than food. It reflects the culture, heritage, traditions and sense of community of different peoples ... Gastronomy tourism is emerging as an important protector of cultural heritage.”
Andrew Ede 30/06/2023 11:33