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.
Update on French move to help Brtish second-home owners is Spain watching?
Campaign continues to ease conditions for authorising British nationals who own second homes to reside in France.
Spanish consumer group hits out at Ryanair
The consumer organisation is calling on consumers to report airline abuses and fraud such as the surcharge for travelling with cabin luggage by filing lawsuits to claim their money back.
Spanish region gets own right to control foreign seasonal workers, Balearics?
The Balearics is having serious problems in finding staff for the tourist season.
The perfect cuppa to help you sleep better
Lemon balm helps to reduce the stress levels, providing an almost immediate feeling of tranquillity.
More trouble for Ryanair, airline slapped with a share of 180 million euro fine
“Don’t make a fuss and pretend you’re going to faint and fall to the floor. We’re used to this.”
Tuesday’s weather forecast for Mallorca
According to the met. office Aemet the arrival of a new Atlantic storm is expected on Thursday, which will cause cloudy intervals with rainfall.
Storm ‘Jana’ causes a twister waterspout in Mallorca
In Palma the wind has caused some damage and it ripped the roof off a warehouse
Jet2.com’s 150 millionth customer wins Mallorca holiday
Two Mallorca holidays have been given to customers.
Tax office joins war on illegal holiday rentals
The council president has framed this agreement with the ATIB in the ‘new era of tourism’ launched by the island’s institution to improve the coexistence between residents and tourists.
British rush for the Golden Visa for Spain
The government’s reasoning is that the increased interest in this option has contributed to the country’s housing crisis.
25 flights to Mallorca cancelled
More than 3,400 expected flight cancellations, according to German Airports Association ADV.
Bookings to the Balearics struggle
The Balearics wass the fourth most popular destination in Spain over the past week.
Stingblade - The Mallorca Inspired Jellyfish Sting Solution
“It’s human nature for people to touch any kind of sting and then rub it, one must never do that when stung by a jellyfish because all you are doing is pushing the venom into the skin, into the body and that’s dangerous.”
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
Mallorca wages war on the Asian wasp
The aim is to prevent the Asian wasps from expanding across the island and reduce the damage it causes to beekeeping, agriculture, the environment and humans.
Crown jewels of Mallorca properties up for sale
Property prices in Palma have risen by 2.5% in the last month and 17.9% in the last year.
Animal welfare
900 days in Mallorca dog pound and still looking for a home
"These animals suffer. They are not toys or merchandise, they are living beings that feel, suffer and need love and respect. That is why it is essential to adopt rather than buy, to avoid breeding farms and to encourage sterilisation to reduce overpopulation."
“Every time I land in Palma it feels I’m home, I love the island” says John Bishop
"I could do with some help with my Spanish, I have to admit it’s terrible. But I love the "Spanish language, its’ beautiful. I do try, but then I get people replying to me in English, it throws me. That said, when I’m trying to order or buy something, despite the fact I know the person knows what I’m after, I will persevere and make all sorts of noises at the poor person, I make them suffer."
Comment
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Humphrey Carter 07/03/2025 10:48