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.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week we talk luxury: tourist spending, foreign buying and watches. New administration scrapping projects, promi¡ses in Calvia and tourist numbers and illegal lets.
Friday weather alert in Mallorca raised to amber
Alerts for Saturday but none for Sunday at present.
British-owned club on Paseo Maritimo to be demolished
The club is due to be demolished as part of the redevelopment of the Paseo Marítimo.
Tourism of excesses in Cala Ratjada
Young German tourists flock to Cala Ratjada in late May and early June.
Ban on smoking on Mallorca's beaches moves a step closer
A Spanish government decree intends to authorise town halls to ban smoking on beaches and to issue fines.
Balearics April tourist numbers shatter previous record
Twelve per cent higher than the previous record April (2019).
Rafa Nadal: Hotel project started with points written on a napkin
His involvement with the Zel project with Meliá Hotels International is "total".
Palma tram project up in the air
Jaime Martínez, the new mayor of Palma, wants investment in buses instead.
The new government - tourist tax will stay but an end to tourism "interventionism"
An end to policies that implied a decrease in tourist numbers.
Formentor traffic restrictions start without automatic barrier in Puerto Pollensa
Special authorisation is needed from the Air Force.
Manacor woman jailed for attempting to poison her children
The woman tried to commit suicide after poisoning the children.
Ban on smoking on Mallorca bar terraces expected to be lifted "imminently"
Originally a Covid measure, the ban was extended under the umbrella of remaining Covid regulations.
Wave of robberies from Alcudia holiday villas
Robberies have been occurring when the occupants are there.
Palma Paseo Marítimo association to "defend residents' interests"
A sense of neglect by the authorities.
Property sector expecting the new government to deliver on promises
More developable land, different types of housing ... just two measures the property sector wants.
Arrest of Andratx man who says that 'owners' are squatting in his house
The couple told police they had a purchase contract.
Partido Popular to govern alone; Vox "will not put a spanner in the works"
Negotiations are likely to see Vox staying out of the government but entering the Council of Mallorca administration.
New government will scrap 80 km/h speed limit on ring road
The PP have immediate priorities for the government, the Council of Mallorca and Palma town hall.
- 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
Don’t tamper with Mallorca’s municipalities
Which municipality have voters place a cross next to the name of a candidate, and why?
Andrew Ede 02/06/2023 11:10