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.
Hotel apologises for 'balconing' tourists
"But we must remember that we are in Playa de Palma."
A Blue Flag makes no difference to Mallorca's beaches
Town halls don't apply for Blue Flags; there are other quality management systems.
Colonia Sant Jordi - a new front for antisocial tourism?
A party involving nineteen boats started at 5pm on Sunday and lasted thirteen hours. Meanwhile, there are complaints about one particular restaurant.
Access to Ternelles - the never-ending story
In January this year, the regional environment ministry issued a decree whereby access to the exclusion zones was to be permitted, subject to some revision of what constitutes these zones.
Police end Soller event early after stones are thrown
A woman was struck by a stone and needed emergency attention.
Massive brawl in Magalluf on Sunday morning
It started out as a fight between Spaniards, Algerians and Moroccans.
Beaches and beauty spots in Mallorca and summer "saturation"
Institutions seek solutions to saturation, something that they helped to create.
Magalluf club to be fined for objectifying a female employee
Calvia town hall is pursuing a "very serious" breach of the tourism of excesses legislation.
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.
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