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.
Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights
Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.
Tourism inspectors posing as illegal holiday let clients
For now, the tactic will be specific to Palma, where there is a ban on all apartments being let as tourist accommodation.
Partido Popular leader in the Balearics in hot water over a lunch and hotel adjustable beds
Adjustable beds - "The greatest nonsense of tourism policy in recent years".
Magalluf and the "motor of change" - Culture and literature
Magalluf is undergoing transformation, so what better than to make culture central to Magalluf, a culture very different to the "laboratory" that had given rise to the sensationalism examined by Tomeu Canyelles and Biel Vives.
Balearics acceptance that rent caps will have to wait for the next government
Months of disagreement among political parties at the national level.
Mallorca's town halls and the war against buggies and off-road vehicles
There are government regulations for protected areas, so town halls are having to adopt specific bylaws.
Illegal migration to Mallorca is "unfortunately a profitable business"
The chief inspector of the National Police's immigration division on mafias and myths about migration.
Seasonal workers in Mallorca being put off by cost of accommodation
Salaries in the hospitality sector are among the highest in Spain.
There are politicians who fail to understand that "we all live off tourism"
Miguel Ángel Beltrán is an official tour guide. He has views about regulations, cruise tourism and more ...
Phones were tapped in investigating disappearance of Magalluf girl
The suspects were part of a gang known as Los Lobos.
Alcudia residents stage new protest against mainland electricity cable
Total rejection of the cable entering via the bay of Pollensa.
14,000 affordable new homes in the Balearics
Agreement to increase the appraised value of protected homes has allowed building to go ahead.
Foreign brands driving up prices of commercial premises in Mallorca
Prices for shops and restaurants have risen, so have prices for garages, storage and industrial buildings.
Easter air-traffic control worry for Mallorca
French air-traffic control strikes at Bordeaux and Marseille.
Council of Mallorca now says there will be no new tourist accommodation places anywhere
Some 13,000 hotel or holiday rental places that are available will not be used.
A Pollensa rubbish row brewing up in time for the election
This week in the news: Hiring of new staff, the new season about to kick off and political rivals on friendly terms.
Magalluf: the history
An insignificant place on the Calvia coast with no compelling back story assumed great significance and has since inspired thousands of stories.
Illegal street sellers being trained to find jobs
All participants have to agree to stop selling illegally; in exchange they will be trained and receive aid.
No more tourist accommodation places in certain resorts - ever
In so-called saturated resorts, there should be no possibility of additional accommodation places.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- 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"
Majorca tourism
Illegal holiday lets - Name, address, number
All of this is due to be taken to the European Parliament, and Spain intends approving the details during its presidency of the EU (the second half of this year).
Andrew Ede 27/03/2023 10:42