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.
Top British series to be filmed in Mallorca
Filming for Industry scheduled for the end of May.
Briton arrested for rape as he tries to flee Mallorca
The alleged rape was at a hotel in Magalluf.
Net tightens on accomplices to alleged Palma murder
The Guardia Civil say that arrests are just a matter of time.
Pickpockets arrested at Palma Airport
The three have been ordered to leave Mallorca.
Union slams Palma summer plan for policing of tourist areas
The union maintains that other parts of Palma will be left without police.
Spanish students - Operation shield Arenal
One measure will be a fencing-off of the beach from 9pm.
Buggies "invade" the centre of Arta
The mayor would like to think that it was due to "carelessness".
Formentor - Where will the traffic ‘collapse’ be this summer?
There has already been some evidence of collapse and saturation, but when the annual restrictions start on June 1, they are supposed to prevent both of these unfortunate traffic situations.
Propaganda, legend and the curious fact of the pirates of Soller
The whole of the Balearics was at the mercy of pirates.
Palma residents denounce noise from party boat
Residents say they have been suffering from the noise for years.
Palma bullring German festival complied with noise regulations
Apps only provide "indicative values"; it is the police sound level meters that matter.
The 17-year-old in hospital following the Magalluf brawl
He was punched from behind without a word having been said.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week tourist excesses, Magalluf brawl, floating disco, club fine in Magalluf, balcoing, blue flags, Briton dies from carbon monoxide, robbery in Son Vida and death of a cyclist were the top stories.
Danger at sea: Skippers of party boats "have no idea of maritime regulations"
Before the boat party off Colonia Sant Jordi, environment agents had expelled the boats from Cabrera.
Helicopter taxi service in Mallorca grounded before it has even taken off
Change of plan, as there isn't permission to use the Son Bonet aerodrome.
Arrest made in connection with suspected murder in Palma last August
The body of a woman was found floating in the sea.
German festival in Palma blasted for its excessive noise
Decibel measurement is way above what regulations permit.
Legal challenge to Magalluf club fine and closure
A violation of freedom of enterprise, and the law doesn't specify behaviours that "denigrate" women.
Helicopter taxi service launched in Mallorca, from Mallorca to Ibiza for 7,200 euros
The initial service is between Mallorca and Ibiza.
Comment
Bread and circuses
Apart from his sugar, the mayor, like all candidates for elections wherever they are held, will have been promising if not the Earth, then something approximating to it.
Andrew Ede 11/05/2023 14:01