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.
Elections prompt a trebling of government announcements
This has always tended to happen in the past.
Government putting an end to beach bars on Mallorca east coast virgin beaches
A new management plan for regulating the island's east coast.
Balearic crime rate highest in Spain
But it is down from what it was before the pandemic.
Son Vic tunnel reopens after a year of work
The mayor of Andratx didn't attend the reopening ceremony.
Foreign home buying topping the agenda at Real Estate Summit
Affordable housing another key theme.
No vacancies: Some hotels in Mallorca have stopped taking bookings for Easter
Cala Millor, Playa de Muro and Playa de Palma are in particular demand.
Plan unveiled for the train to run through Manacor
Part of the project to reintroduce the line to Arta.
Palma Boat Show 2023 - bigger than ever
Europe's largest exhibition of sailboats is promised.
Mallorca reservoirs almost back to full capacity
Capacity was as low as 35% in November last year.
Week In Review: The weather, the airport and banking, plus, housing issues in Mallorca and crime
Naturally enough, there were the "record" temperatures, although it eventually turned out to have been "record" temperature - singular.
Demands for greater Spanish government control of the residents' discount system
It is argued that increased fares since the discount was raised have led to the possible elimination of a general 75% discount.
Balearic emigration has doubled in ten years
Most emigration has been to the American continent.
The blame game for Palma's traffic jams
The transport sector is demanding better coordination between the relevant authorities.
A street to be named after Rafael Nadal
Sant Llorenç is recognising Rafael Nadal's support following the 2018 tragedy.
The Patrick who controlled Mallorca
Patrick Lawless became Patricio Laules y Briaen, a servant of the King of Spain.
Fears that Balearic residents' travel discount could be scrapped
A change could see a fixed discount for each route being adopted instead.
Prices of holiday homes in Mallorca have shot up
The highest prices are in Andratx and Calvia.
"In Madrid they think everyone on the islands is on holiday"
Canary Islands politician Pedro Quevedo applauds Balearic policy to limit holiday rentals and tourist accommodation places.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Powerless in the face of Mallorca’s greatest challenge
The Balearics are overpopulated, and the islands, moreover, are ill-equipped to confront this greatest challenge.
Andrew Ede 16/03/2023 14:36