Humphrey Carter
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.
Jet2 to operate 180 flights a week to Mallorca in summer 2026
The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their summer programme earlier than ever before.
Mallorca speed limit for jet skis and large yachts
The speed restriction on the coast aims to make coastal waters “calmer” and safer and to reduce pollution.
Mallorca film festival has evolved so much it’s going to “burst the bubble” this year
“So, just think, the film industry in over 80 countries is talking about Mallorca because of this festival, that’s what we set out do. Create a world-class festival in and premier destination.”
An autumn of more anti-tourism protests in the Balearics
The movement has joined forces with groups in other areas where anti-tourism protests have taken place.
Swimmers airlifted to safety in Mallorca
Bulletin reader full of praise for air sea rescue after witnessing the operation.
British government upgrades warning of long passport control queues
When ETIAS is introduced, you will need to apply for authorisation to enter Schengen area countries if using a UK passport.
Balearic plane raves spill over to airport buses
“That feeling when you’ve just landed in Ibiza, let the party begin...”
British pensioners in Mallorca to take a hit
Expats would be well, advised to check their position and how and if any change in government policy will impact them going forward.
Top British newspaper slams Mallorca
It is not just Mallorca, this summer Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera coordinated inter-island protests under the slogan ‘Let’s change course, let’s set limits to tourism’.
Sunbed cap for Mallorca
Local residents have blamed ‘sunbed overcrowding’ and “greater occupation” on the fact that the concessions have been “out of date for years”.
Investigation into possible murder of British tourist in Balearics
A 27-year-old London man has been arrested and interviewed, but released on bail.
Bluetongue outbreak in Mallorca
The ministry has stressed that this health alert has no impact on public health.
UK leads foreign property market in Spain
"The trend that remains is that citizens resident in the United Kingdom are the main interested parties."
Mallorca hit by air delays due to French air traffic control crash
Passengers are being advised to check with the airlines the status of flights before heading to the airport.
Flying to Mallorca could take even longer
Experts recommend reducing flight speed by around 15%, which will make flights longer.
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.
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.
British Airways grounds direct flights to Mallorca
The first blow to summer 2025 in Mallorca has been dealt by British Airways.
“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.”
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
Comment
“It’s nice to have Mallorca back”
It’s all very well ripping off tourists during the summer, but what about during the winter when there aren’t too many around to cash in on.
Humphrey Carter 27/09/2024 12:42