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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

80% of Bulletin readers claim Mallorca does not offer value for money

"It will bring fewer tourists (which will help keep the anti-tourism movement happier), yet attract more desirable tourists who seek quality over quantity."

Humphrey Carter 22/08/2024 11:01

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Mallorca rushes to support the crew of Sicily tragedy

“I would like the yachting community and anyone else to donate to support the crew and the fellow crew member who sadly lost his life in the line of duty."

Humphrey Carter 21/08/2024 11:33

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British-flagged superyacht Bayesian sunk in Sicily was based in Mallorca

The Perini Navi sloop was refit in Mallorca in June 2016 and spent this summer in the Club de Mar and Port Adriano.

Humphrey CarterReuters - Europa Press 20/08/2024 14:55

Airport

Date confirmed for new British EU travel visa

Visitors from the UK will have to obtain a new electronic travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries.

Humphrey Carter 20/08/2024 12:51

Celebs

Watch Will Smith feature in viral Balearic UFO stunt

The video has garnered over 52 million views, sparked global speculation, grabbed international headlines and even an official investigation by local authorities.

Humphrey Carter 20/08/2024 12:03

Celebs

Richard Gere and family on holiday in Mallorca

Multiple film critics and media outlets have cited Gere as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

Humphrey Carter 19/08/2024 15:17

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“Luxury house hunting” is the new tourist pastime in Mallorca

Spanish love looking round luxury houses, even if they can't afford them.

Humphrey Carter 19/08/2024 13:00

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The UK reigns supreme in Spain

The Balearics received more than 2.5 million international passengers in July.

Humphrey Carter 19/08/2024 11:03

Celebs

The super yacht to the superstars in the Balearics

Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, and his 25-year-old Italian supermodel girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti have been aboard.

Humphrey Carter 19/08/2024 10:17

Latest headlines

Package deals make a comeback as sun seekers count the cost

Shares in Europe's major airlines and travel companies have fallen this year.

Humphrey CarterReuters 19/08/2024 09:26

Other Sports

Mallorca-born leading padel brand Brisk serves up a treat on the island

Legendary tennis player (and Rafa Nadal’s coach) Carlos Moyá is the Brisk ambassador.

Humphrey Carter 17/08/2024 11:46

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Messi slaps eco-warriors with 50,000 euro bill

Extinction Rebellion Ibiza has sent Messi an open letter.

Humphrey Carter 17/08/2024 11:09

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“Someone in power needs to make it clear to the UK and Germany that Mallorca wants tourists”

“We can’t have hotels and airlines putting up their prices by between 15 and 20 percent and then offering the same services and quality as the year before.”

Humphrey Carter 17/08/2024 10:32

Airport

Industrial action to hit end of UK summer holidays in Mallorca

Strike action is likely to cause serious disruption to travellers.

Humphrey CarterReuters 16/08/2024 16:28

Latest headlines

Balearics reported 10 cases of mpox in the last month

Rhe Spanish Ministry of Health has convened its highest technical bodies on Monday to analyse the actions to be taken.

Humphrey Carter 16/08/2024 12:45

Comment

I got ripped off in Mallorca, my own back yard

Mallorca can fool all the people some of the time...

Humphrey Carter 16/08/2024 10:39