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.
More than 1,150 migrants arrive in the Canary and Balearic Islands
A total of 5,456 migrants have arrived in Spain illegally from 1 to 31 January 2025, which is 32.4% less than in the same period of 2024.
Valentine’s Day treat
The Avatar voice at home in Mallorca
“Mallorca is actually so big and it has so much infrastructure that you don’t really get that island feeling of being in a limited space. You keep finding new places, new communities and people.”
Ryanair launches “crazy” price campaign
Michael O’Leary lashed out at the Minister of Consumer Affairs again, whom he once again called a ‘crazy communist minister’, a ‘crazy politician’ and now a ‘clown’.
Mallorca anti-tourism movement plans another summer of discontent
Meeting to regroup and redouble efforts in view of the growth forecasts for the new season.
Travel mistakes which could cost you money
"Even simple things like flying with two different airlines and charges for overweight baggage can catch travellers off guard and take a real dent out of the travel budget.”
Mallorca takes a big bite out of American food
The most American of dishes has been Mallorcanised and restaurateurs have decided to make them the stars on the local menus.
Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card
The argument over the new 'big brother' visitor registration scheme rumbles on with calls for it to be scrapped.
Don’t get caught using your mobile on holiday
Britons travelling to the EU will need to check the roaming policies of their mobile operator before they go abroad.
Mallorca mountain rescue record
To avoid incidents in the mountains, the GRM recommends that hikers take care when going out on excursions. Know the area well, ensure that the hike is suitable for each person’s physical ability, equip oneself properly and be aware of the weather conditions.
Big freeze grips Mallorca
Temperatures fell to -3ºC in Escorca-Son Torrella. In Lluc, it was -1ºC and in Palma, temperatures fell to zero.
Ryanair CEO blasts “mad” Spanish consumer minister again
O’Leary has already reduced flights to Spain over airport fees.
Don’t even think about drinking and driving in Mallorca
Spain about to launch new traffic crackdown.
Inside Rafa Nadal’s smashing million-dollar empire
According to the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid sportsmen and women, the Mallorcan earned 27 million euros in the last year of competitions.
Discover the top beers in Spain 2024
The Spanish are drinking less beer, but tourists keep sales topped up!
Britons convicted of £20m drug importation after Balearics nightclub arrest
NCA investigators initiated a manhunt for Burton, who was living between the Netherlands and Spain after relocating from the UK in early 2021.
Storm Beast from the East will hit Mallorca this weekend
On Friday there will be a sharp change in the weather in Mallorca, as a cold front will arrive in the evening, bringing rain and a drop in temperatures.
New coastguard fleet to protect Mallorca
Balearic president was questioned over what action has been taken to tackle mass tourism.
Conor Benn to prepare for Chris Eubank Jr fight in Mallorca
The bout has been promoted as a “second generation” contest that saw the rivals’ fathers, Nigel Benn, who also lived in Mallorca for many years, and Chris Eubank Sr, battle it out in two ferocious contests in the early 1990s.
Comment
The pain of finding a hotel open in Mallorca
Hoteliers announced at the recent travel fair in Madrid that 30% of hotels would be open in February. Well I can’t find a sensibly priced one for a weekend.
Humphrey Carter 07/02/2025 11:38