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.
Balearic beat
“Spain and UK have an excellent relationship and this pilot scheme is proof of that...”
“This is a good way to influence British behaviour abroad and thus prevent problems, thereby reducing the burden on publicly-funded British Consulates. It should also strengthen relations between our police forces and those in the Balearics, as well as enhancing the UK’s standing in Spain as a whole.”
Spain jobs
Temp jobs are growing fast in Spain but is that a good thing?
It may seem strange, then, that Adecco, the world’s largest staffing agency, is seeing its fastest growth in these places.
Palma airport
Another record month at Palma airport as Majorca tops last-minute booking spot
July adds to a cumulative result for the first seven months of the year which has seen a 2.5% increase in passenger traffic to 13,044,906 in total.
Privatisation could cost us
Earlier this year a group of directors of Ryanair were in Palma to unveil some new routes and their visit came just a few weeks after it was revealed that the low-cost airline had taken a look at the part privatisation of the Spanish airport authority AENA.
Weather
Rain forecast for Friday in Balearics
Spain’s national weather agency says July was the country’s hottest month on record.
Magalluf
British holidaymakers welcome the Bobbies to Magalluf
”I think it’s a very good idea. It’s nice to know that you can talk to a British police officer, someone who speaks your own language in the case of an incident."
Evening all...
Obviously, the two members of the West Midlands police force have been welcomed to Majorca by the local authorities and the majority of British holidaymakers in Magalluf, judging by their remarks yesterday.
Cleaning up Majorca
Resident takes to street cleaning
She explained that she is very much aware of environmental problems, not just here but around the world in general.
Sailors and solidarity
The recognition by the organisers of the Copa del Rey, and undoubtedly all those who competed and were involved in the regatta, for the air sea rescue service, the air force and the crew of the yacht Seahawk, which saved the life of 84-year-old Jacinto Rodriguez last weekend, was the perfect gesture to bring the prestigious week-long sailing event to a close.
Yachting
Seamanship distinction
Last night, the Copa del Rey regatta recognised the crucial work that is done not only by the Maritime Rescue services and the Air Force but by all seafarers.
Things not to say in Spain
Yesterday morning I was invited to take part in a live debate on Antenna 3 (Spain’s equivalent of ITV). Every morning after the news they have a current affairs debate programme called Espejo Publico and it is extremely popular.
Magalluf Control
Bobbies to support Guardia
British officers are going to be on a two-week trial in Magalluf and Ibiza.
A new broom sweeps clean
Something is definitely happening under the new Socialist-led left-wing administration. We are well aware of the open warfare which has broken out between Palma and Madrid over funding plus plans to reintroduce the tourist tax, which this time around is gathering support from some sectors of the tourist industry, the push for more renewable energy, the gradual ban on bullfighting and the expansion of the region’s nature reserves, but at local council level, things are moving too.
Royal Family
The King takes to the water
King Felipe VI took to the waters in the Bay of Palma today to compete in the Copa del Rey.
“Show me the money...”
In 2008, the last time the Balearics was run by a Socialist-led left-wing coalition, central government pumped 300 million euros of public funding into the region. Next year, if we are lucky, we are down to receive just 159 million euros.
Winter flights
Rural tourism hard hit by lack of winter flights
“If the number of flights increased and the demand grew, then the island would have the accommodation available to tackle seasonality.”
Real Club Nautico
Eyewitness account from skipper of yacht which rescued sailor
“The pants were bad for swimming, but they gave me buoyancy,” Rodriguez said later as he prepared to continue with his plans to compete in the regatta.
Winter flights
Cracking winter flights
Yesterday, the Balearic government announced its intention to set to work on opening up more winter air routes between the Balearics and the principal European tourism markets.
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- Start applying for UK entry visa now
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- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
Winter flight MSP quiz
Humphrey Carter 12/08/2015 00:00