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.
Protest against Palma motorhomes bylaw
People who live in motorhomes were annoyed that there were also motorhome tourists.
The Northern Lights seen in Mallorca
A very rare event and it was unusually intense.
Secret passages discovered in latest Palma drugs operation
The operation targeted the brother of 'El Pablo', one of Palma's chief drugs barons.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and excesses - Nothing much has actually changed
A frantic day of announcements but they don't amount to a great deal.
The shame of Alcudia's lost summer inn
Abandoned for years, the town hall wants to demolish the Posada de Verano.
One big terrace, one big protest: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news in Mallorca over the past few days.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eleventh of May.
A better life with less tourism, according to a Mallorca survey
A great majority of people whose jobs depend on tourism believe this.
Drunk driver caused Santa Margalida fatality
The woman who lost her life was a resident of Son Serra de Marina.
230,000 more people in Mallorca over the past 20 years
Population growth is largely due to immigration.
Arrest of the brother of the drugs baron with a 'palace' in Palma
Six people arrested in the latest operation against the El Pablo clan.
Court orders retrial of 84-year-old who shot a robber in Porreres
Mauricio Escobar later died in hospital; Pau Rigo was acquitted last December.
Balearic holiday rental prices way higher than the rest of Spain
Within the Balearics, the average price in Mallorca is the lowest.
Italian soldier on NATO exercise accused of Magalluf rape
The Guardia Civil were not allowed to arrest him.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (May 10 to 12) there are fairs in Campos, Campanet, Felanitx, Lloret de Vistalegre and Soller. Son Carrió celebrate their Sant Miquel fiestas. Europe Day in Palmanova on Sunday. In sports Real Mallorca play at Son Moix and Puerto Alcudia hosts the Zafiro Ironman 70.3.
Balearic president - Tourism limits are "necessary"
The regional government recognises that there cannot be further growth.
Thursday's weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Thursday, the ninth of May.
Comment
Overcrowding and meaningless gestures
Is the government running scared of negative publicity akin to that of the Canaries?
Andrew Ede 11/05/2024 12:08