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.
Motorhome convoy protest at lack of sites in Mallorca
The association for motorhome owners says that there will be more demand for sites this summer.
Balearics and Britain united against "tourism of excesses"
Also united in seeking to ensure that young holidaymakers stay safe.
Mother's Day 'boom' for Mallorca's restaurants
There was a downturn in business after Easter.
Palma hiring motorcycles for notifying polling station staff
In Palma, the police deliver notifications to people chosen for polling stations.
Villa robbery in Palma after occupants go to hospital
The robbers must have seen the occupants leaving.
Playa de Palma hoteliers: "A lamentable image for visitors"
The loss of Blue Flags is just one source of complaint.
Palma Airport taxis and 'pirate' minibuses call a truce
Agreement to a trial period for the number of passengers that minibuses can pick up.
The history of rock includes Mallorca... just
In 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played a legendary gig in Palma.
Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week taxi fights, Magalluf arrests, Mallorca 312, temperatures on the rise, illegal tourist accommodation, warm sea, higher temperatures this spring and finally caravans.....
Prison for a tourist who bit off part of a security guard's finger
Incident at a Playa de Palma hotel.
Palma Airport has become an election issue
The recent negative publicity to do with parking and pirate transport has pushed the airport higher up the political agenda.
Two members of the 'Chilean Spears' robbery gang arrested in Mallorca
At least ten robberies in Andratx and Calvia.
April unemployment in the Balearics the lowest for more than 20 years
"Really extraordinary" figures, says the Balearic government.
Does anybody really know what time it is?
Does anyone recall, for example, just how shambolic things used to be at the foreign office?
Clashes between taxi and minibus drivers at Palma Airport are "shameful"
There is to be a meeting between representatives of the taxi and minibus drivers on Friday.
Over one million people in Mallorca in February - the first time ever
No reason to believe that there is a redistribution of tourists away from the months of the high season.
Palma town hall cleared of charges of contaminating the bay
Neus Truyol, a candidate for Palma mayor later this month, faced a possible four-year sentence.
- 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
Spanish students and tourism quality
As it happens, or so a recent report has highlighted, demand for these trips has apparently fallen by around twenty per cent.
Andrew Ede 06/05/2023 11:46