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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

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Deputy Editor

Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.

Latest headlines

Will Starmer be returning to Soller for New Year?

If he does come back to Mallorca he better watch his 90 day movements!

Humphrey Carter 24/12/2024 19:23

Latest headlines

Mallorca driver eight times over the limit with a 4 year old child

The man is charged with an alleged offence against road safety and has not yet been able to prove that he has a valid driving licence in Spain, so he could also be investigated for this offence.

Humphrey Carter 24/12/2024 18:21

Latest headlines

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean heading south of Mallorca

LSEG ship tracking data shows the vessel departed from the Russian port of St. Petersburg on Dec. 11 and was last seen sending a signal at 2204 GMT on Monday between Algeria and Spain where it sank - any futher and she would have been off Mallorca.

Humphrey CarterAndrew Osborn 24/12/2024 17:58

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New helicopter for Mallorca’s firefighters

In the last ten years, he stressed, this unit has tripled its number of rescues, from 100 to 300 sorties a year.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 15:48

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Palma will not fine for the Low Emission Zone in 2025

The council had initially reported that there would be a three-month moratorium, but has finally decided to extend it to the whole year in order to carry out “an information campaign” so that citizens are clear about the rules.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 14:50

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Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca

Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 13:04

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Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain

This situation causes a competitive disadvantage with respect to the European market, as obligations are imposed on companies that the national laws of other European states do not impose.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 12:14

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Outrage over Mallorca cat shooting

“We are appealing to the community for any information that may help to identify the perpetrator and prevent acts of this kind from happening again.”

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 11:45

Latest news

Hurricane force winds batter Mallorca

Falling trees and landslides were the main problems caused by the strong gusts of wind.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 09:54

Latest headlines

Brits flocking to Mallorca for Christmas

Spaniards have made 49.1 %, followed by the British with 19.5 % and the Germans at a distance with 3.9 %.

Humphrey Carter 23/12/2024 09:29

Travelling

Cyprus puts Mallorca in the shade for summer 2025

“More people are looking to travel abroad in 2025, and many are looking for new experiences."

Humphrey Carter 20/12/2024 12:24

Comment

Go for it Starmer, stuff Brexit for Christmas

All those who thought Brexit was about getting the UK’s borders back, well that’s the best joke going to come out of a Christmas cracker this year.

Humphrey Carter 20/12/2024 10:31

Latest headlines

Cybercrime threat to the Balearics rises

Crime in Spain - both conventional and cybercrime - has risen by 1.2% up to the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year.

Humphrey Carter 19/12/2024 15:13

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Top Spanish job for former British Ambassador to Spain

Elliott took up the post of Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary to Andorra in August 2019.

Humphrey Carter 19/12/2024 14:58

Other Sports

Rafa Nadal Netflix documentary

"You will be able to see what my life has been like throughout my career and especially during this last year which has not been easy."

Humphrey Carter 19/12/2024 13:07

Latest headlines

Mallorca home to nearly one million people

The population of Calvià has reached 53,826 inhabitants on 1 January 2024.

Humphrey Carter 19/12/2024 11:46

Attractions

British legends Suede to headline Mallorca Live Festival

Top bands from the UK and across the world will rock Mallorca next summer.

Humphrey Carter 19/12/2024 10:02