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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

Rafa Nadal is the richest athlete in Spain

Rafael Nadal’s overall earnings are easily in the range of $500-550 million.

Humphrey Carter 05/11/2024 13:16

Airport

New fast-track security checks at Palma airport

A smoother and more fluid experience for passengers flying in and out of Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter 05/11/2024 12:40

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105 tons and 60 volunteers arrive in Valencia from Mallorca

Once on the ground, the team will assess the needs for a second trip in “fifteen or twenty days”.

Humphrey CarterAlba González 05/11/2024 10:39

London Fair 2024

WTM London 2024 is Set to be Biggest to Date

"This year WTM will be the most inspiring three days it’s possible to have in travel."

Humphrey CarterJason Moore 05/11/2024 09:23

Latest headlines

Mallorca prepares for the shortage of rain and asks people to save water

The campaign will also be aimed at tourists, businesses, organisations, entities and society in general.

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 16:14

Latest news

Met. office warns storms returning to Mallorca

Yellow weather alerts are not being ruled out for Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 13:32

Latest headlines

Formentor traffic restrictions extended until October 2025

In the balance of 2024, 1,175 fines were imposed on vehicles accessing without authorisation during the restricted hours,

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 11:58

Latest news

Update: Barcelona now on red alert for rain, 50 flights cancelled

Civil Protection of the Generalitat sent alerts to mobile phones shortly before 10.30 am for torrential rain which may continue for the next few hours.

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 11:35

Latest headlines

Balearics vaccination against the flu and COVID-19 operation begins

The vaccination campaign is aimed at all people over 60 and those under that age who have any of the established risk conditions.

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 11:10

London Fair 2024

Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”

“For an island it offers so much. I love the city of Palma, the architecture, the food, the people and there are amazing vineyards on the island. It’s mountainous, it’s lush, it’s green, the beaches are amazing, it’s family friendly. There’s just so much about it that I’ve always loved and both my children first came here when they were just three weeks old.”

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 09:30

London Fair 2024

"What is happening in Calvia is really impressive and I’m honoured to be hosting the ABTA convention there"

Lots of Brits go there - Magalluf has been a top destination for many years - but I think the more broader region of Calvia and the changes that they are making is worth showing to the UK industry...

Humphrey Carter 04/11/2024 09:21

Latest headlines

Rockslide danger in Mallorca

A landslide of large rocks and the fall of a pine tree have completely blocked a road.

Humphrey Carter 02/11/2024 14:54

Latest headlines

5,000 more troops and 5,000 police and Guardia Civil for Valencia

“My wife and I were utterly heartbroken to learn of the destruction and devastation following the catastrophic flooding in southern and eastern Spain. So many in the United Kingdom have strong, personal ties to Spain, and our nations are bound by so much that we have in common.”

Humphrey Carter 02/11/2024 12:12

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Palma returns to normal

Council put the city in lockdown on Friday afternoon.

Humphrey Carter 02/11/2024 11:40

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No food shortage threat to Mallorca, airports back to normal

Balearic airports are operating normally again this Saturday, although there may still be some delays accumulated from this Friday at Palma airport.

Humphrey Carter 02/11/2024 11:12

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Ryanair slams budget, warns of extra cost of Mallorca holidays

A family of four flying to Mallorca or anywhere else in Spain on a low cost holiday next year will pay £60 in air travel taxes.

Humphrey Carter 02/11/2024 10:14