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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.

Travelling

Flying to Mallorca could take even longer

Experts recommend reducing flight speed by around 15%, which will make flights longer.

Humphrey Carter 24/09/2024 12:36

Travelling

Warning for Britons flying in and out of Mallorca

You will need to have your fingerprints and your photo taken when entering the Schengen area from November.

Humphrey Carter 24/09/2024 10:13

Hotels

Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer

The British continue to be the leading tourist arrivals, accounting for 25% of visits in August.

Humphrey Carter 23/09/2024 16:24

Airport

British Airways grounds direct flights to Mallorca

The first blow to summer 2025 in Mallorca has been dealt by British Airways.

Humphrey Carter 23/09/2024 15:47

Latest headlines

“The biggest threat to children and teachers today is social media, but there are no excuses”

“We love our kids, they’re great and they know the damage social media does and that we have their best interests at heart. They know phones aren’t good for them, but they get addicted to social media and that has to be confronted. It’s the scourge of our times.”

Humphrey Carter 23/09/2024 15:06

Latest headlines

British resident urges people “to keep your wits about you” after being mugged in Mallorca

"it was a bit of a shock to say the least having never seen any crime before in Palma. In the UK I live in Manchester and I know which streets to stay away from the early hours. I was lucky he didn't pull a knife on me..."

Humphrey Carter 23/09/2024 12:59

Celebs

Michael Douglas kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations this summer in Mallorca

“I want to get rid of the extra baggage I have accumulated over the years and enjoy my free time here. I’m going to be in Mallorca for six or seven months."

Humphrey Carter 23/09/2024 11:56

Latest headlines

One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents

The European Union has already told us that these limitations on non-residents can only be temporary.

Humphrey CarterEnrique Fueris 23/09/2024 09:36

Travelling

Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics

O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.

Humphrey Carter 21/09/2024 10:28

Travelling

Britons travelling to Mallorca warned of a chaotic few months

“There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time."

Humphrey Carter 21/09/2024 09:47

Comment

Spain’s “very strong UK bilateral relationship”

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has been singing the UK’s praises this week, but the protests?

Humphrey Carter 20/09/2024 09:51

Latest headlines

Mallorca to have a starring role in the film industry

"The Balearics has all the necessary elements to lead the ranking of preferred destinations for national and international filming”.

Humphrey Carter 19/09/2024 17:00

Latest headlines

Starmer was criticised for “hypocrisy” over his Mallorca holiday

“Everyone’s entitled to a holiday but it’s time he practised what he preaches.”

Humphrey Carter 19/09/2024 16:29

Latest headlines

British company IHG to open a new hotel in Mallorca next year

"We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations."

Humphrey Carter 19/09/2024 15:25

Latest headlines

National Police arrest three youths for Mallorca bus stabbing

In Palma a number of violent gangs have been dismantled by the National Police.

Humphrey Carter 19/09/2024 15:00

Latest headlines

Plan to restrict the sale of homes to foreigners in Mallorca rejected

Left-wing coalition party wanted to implement European and state regulations with the aim of restricting the sale of homes to foreigners.

Humphrey Carter 19/09/2024 11:48

Latest news

Mortal storm will hit Mallorca this weekend

The worst floods to hit central Europe in at least two decades have left a trail of destruction.

Humphrey Carter 18/09/2024 14:57

Latest headlines

Mallorca hoteliers fear new guest registration breaks EU law

"It is very worrying that repeated warnings of incompatibility with EU law are being ignored, that they persist in creating legal uncertainty."

Humphrey Carter 18/09/2024 14:36