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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

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

Explosive substance seized at Mallorca school

The Guardia Civil removed several bottles of this substance from the laboratories of three schools and from the storage room of a private home in Palm at the end of last year.

Humphrey Carter 18/02/2025 14:57

Hotels

Squatters begin to leave Mallorca holiday complex

24/7 patrols and some accesses to the building have been blocked in order to prevent new squatters entering the property.

Humphrey Carter 18/02/2025 12:48

Travelling

The five key documents Spain may ask you for on arrival

Border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for the Schengen area.

Humphrey Carter 18/02/2025 11:04

Celebs

Mallorca film festival star out with Tom Cruise

Hollywood greats love Mallorca and a regular visitors.

Humphrey Carter 17/02/2025 15:46

Latest headlines

Balearics home to the five most expensive rental regions in Spain

Unofficial data from the Idealista website show that the average rental price in the Balearics increased by 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Humphrey Carter 17/02/2025 12:43

Latest headlines

Action taken to solve Mallorca tourist squatter crisis

Hoteliers in Mallorca have expressed their “maximum concern” about cases of squatters in tourist establishments.

Humphrey CarterFernando Fernadez 17/02/2025 11:58

Latest headlines

Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis

The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.

Humphrey Carter 17/02/2025 11:27

Travelling

Balearics holiday bookings fall

British dominate the foreign market followed by the Germans and North Americans.

Humphrey Carter 17/02/2025 10:23

Latest news

Mallorca enjoys winter Indian summer

It feels more like April in the Balearics.

Humphrey CarterAlicia Mateos 17/02/2025 09:32

Travelling

Branson’s supersonic jets could be flying to Mallorca

The basic parameters of the initial high speed aircraft design include a targeted Mach 3 certified delta-wing aircraft that would have capacity for 9 to 19 people at an altitude above 60,000 feet and would also be able to incorporate custom cabin layouts to address customer needs, including Business or First Class seating arrangements.

Humphrey Carter 15/02/2025 11:58

Environment

Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca

"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."

Humphrey Carter 15/02/2025 10:12

Latest headlines

New Council of Mallorca director of Tourism for Demand and Hospitality

Sciacovelli has expressed her gratitude to the President of the Council, Llorenc Galmés, and to Rodriguez for “the trust placed” in her.

Humphrey Carter 14/02/2025 13:38

Travelling

Shorter UK school holiday threat to Mallorca

Any move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.

Humphrey Carter 14/02/2025 12:48

Comment

Full marks to Mallorca for Palma spring clean

“I am pleased to say that in the past two weeks there has been a huge effort thanks to Emaya/Town Hall and no doubt your media poking and the place has changed beyond belief.”

Humphrey Carter 14/02/2025 10:15

Latest headlines

Move to ban NATO ships from the Balearics

Menorca’s strategic location in the centre of the western Mediterranean and close to important European and African ports make it an ideal logistical support point for NATO.

Humphrey Carter 13/02/2025 15:06

Travelling

Bulgaria beer prices could cost Mallorca this summer

£1.50 for a pint of beer and a meal at a budget restaurant costs about £8.50, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £30.

Humphrey Carter 13/02/2025 13:14

Travelling

Flights to take off from Canada to Mallorca

"Spain is an essential destination for North American travellers, and this collaboration with Air Europa strengthens our ties with the country while enhancing the overall travel experience.”

Humphrey Carter 13/02/2025 11:08

Latest headlines

North Americans and Chinese are flocking to Spain

"South Koreans used to holiday in the Maldives or Mauritius, now they have their sights set on Mallorca.”

Humphrey Carter 12/02/2025 16:25