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.
“Mallorca can’t continue putting prices up but offer nothing new”
“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”
Airlines oppose ETA price hike to enter the UK
"Travel and tourism should be taxed fairly; excessive increases run the risk of suppressing demand and holding back a thriving industry.”
Gunman arrested for threatening to shoot Mallorca police
It has been recently reported that Aragon, the Canary Islands and the Balearics are the autonomous communities with the highest increase in crime up to the third quarter of 2024.
1 in 5 Britons base holidays on food, does Mallorca make you feel hungry?
47 per cent of Britons are also influenced by cost and budget.
UK looking to export the likes of Adele to Mallorca and beyond
"From the Premier League and Peaky Blinders to Adele and the BBC World Service, Britain’s cultural exports showcase the best of Britain around the world."
Weapons cache seized in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil have not closed the investigation and to date have seized 43 weapons as a result of a total of 48 inspections.
Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
In the past the airline has taken Palma airport to task over its airport fees although for the moment it appears 100 percent committed to its flight operations to Mallorca.
Mallorca "strangler" arrested, another on the run
The Guardia Civil has arrested one of those involved, but the other is still on the run and his whereabouts are unknown.
Third dead body found on Balearic beach
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.
Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.
Klopp will party in Mallorca if Man City lose Premier League titles
"Just book a flight to Mallorca. I will buy the beer! We’d have our own parade in my garden.”
Mallorca fails English test
According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.
New Mallorca cycle laws
Drivers will have to reduce their speed by 20 km/h below the permitted limit when overtaking a cyclist.
Pet owners face massive fines in Mallorca
The Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals can lead to fines of more than 10,000 euros.
Russian navy tracked off Mallorca again
Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk’ was in transit from the eastern Mediterranean to northern Europe, after locating it south of the Balearics.
Ryanair wants to stop airport boozing
"We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty free sales)"
Mallorca sets new airport record
Despite the spike in passenger numbers, in 2024, Palma and Ibiza airports were hit by the highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain,
Winter bites Mallorca this week as temperatures drop by 5ºC, Tuesday's going to be fresh!
Wind and coastal alerts will remain in effect throughout Tuesday.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
I feel Spain is punishing Britons for Brexit
I am encouraged to see that the UK has reviving and improving links with the EU on the table.
Humphrey Carter 17/01/2025 09:39