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Andrew Ede
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.

Majorca tourism

Ten-month tourism season in Mallorca, say German tour operators

Tour operators are reporting bookings to Mallorca "significantly" above pre-pandemic levels.

Andrew Ede 08/03/2023 19:30

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Electricity supplies now fully restored to Mallorca

Nevertheless, there are still "weeks of work" to repair all the damage from the storm.

Andrew Ede 08/03/2023 19:07

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Suspect in missing Magalluf girl case had been a Hollywood agent

He suffered from severe mental problems and was eventually admitted to a psychiatric centre.

Andrew Ede 08/03/2023 09:16

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All inclusive packages making a BIG return in Mallorca

Bars and restaurants in resorts being urged to open earlier.

Andrew Ede 08/03/2023 08:40

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A "record" tourism year predicted for the Balearics

President Armengol nevertheless suggests that there will not be the same "peaks of maximum visitor activity".

Andrew Ede 08/03/2023 07:45

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Spain's Congress rejects Balearic rent cap proposal

But only because a bill with the same objectives is currently being processed.

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 19:40

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Balearics say again - Quality tourism, not quantity

The Balearics must become "one of the most sustainable destinations in the world".

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 17:49

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Balearic house prices up 20% year-on-year - property website report

Fotocasa says that it has "never detected such a large price increase in such a short period of time".

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 17:05

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30,000 empty homes in Palma - an election issue

The main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has announced its plan to get empty homes onto the rental market.

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 09:51

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Businesses attack four-day week proposal for the Balearics

An "electoral proposal" from PSOE, the main partner in the current coalition government.

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 08:48

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TUI: More Germans than Brits heading to Mallorca

Balearic representatives gathering in Berlin for the ITB fair.

Andrew Ede 07/03/2023 07:51

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Pyromania again afflicting Palma

The district of Es Rafal has been particularly affected.

Andrew Ede 05/03/2023 12:27

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Some roads in Mallorca still blocked on Sunday

Thirteen children needed to be rescued on Saturday when a hiking group got lost.

Andrew Ede 05/03/2023 11:47

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Balearic ports most profitable in Europe because of cruise tourism

The Deloitte value is substantially higher than that of a 2017 report.

Andrew Ede 05/03/2023 08:25