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.
Raging fire rips through Balearic block of flats
Fire fighters and emergency crews remain at the scene.
Mallorca police expand drone patrols
Since the drone came into operation, officers have been able to detect ‘a large number’ of offences.
Tuesday’s weather in Mallorca, no more snow for the moment
A mid-week rest from the cold and now in Mallorca.
Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis
Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.
Fourth body found on Balearic beach
During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
15.3 million international tourists visited the Balearics in 2024
The United States consolidated its position as an important source market with 4.2 million tourists.
Foreign Office updates guide for UK travellers to Spain
British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’), when presenting your passport at Spanish border control.
Ryanair responds to complaints in Palma: ‘The passenger upset the gate staff, who denied her boarding’
The airline has said that the passenger annoyed the boarding gate staff at the airport in Palma de Mallorca, so the boarding gate agent denied her boarding.
Balearics and Canary Islands join forces to fight mass tourism
The two regions witnessed mass demonstrations throughout last season over the issue of tourist saturation.
Find out which country tops the Spanish immigration league
“We will propose to ban these non-EU foreigners who are not residents, and their relatives, from buying houses in our country since they only do so to speculate,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated
Spain’s “big brother” tourist controls should be axed
Proposed suspension of Royal Decree 933/2021, which tightens up the registration of travellers, until the European Commission finalises its analysis of the possible breach of the European Data Protection Regulation.
UK Travel industry wants an ease of freedom of movement for seasonal workers
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.
Palma to ban living in a caravan
"They are not terrorists, they are simply motorhome owners, human beings and families who have unfortunately been forced by the system itself to live in their vehicles because they cannot afford housing..."
Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain
The Spanish Government are encouraging all Green Certificate holders to exchange their paper document for the biometric TIE as soon as possible.
Snow Patrol founder to drum up creative writing skills in Mallorca
“I have a home in Deià which I enjoy with my family as often as we can every year. I know the unique atmosphere and charm that the place offers. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world and it is full of wonderful people with all kinds of backgrounds, talents, skills.”
Spanish minister responds to Ryanair CEO after being called a ‘crazy communist’
The fine imposed on Ryanair, together with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea in November 2024 was 179 million euros.
New one-stop shop for short-term rentals in Spain
The regulation will apply to tourist rentals, seasonal rentals, room rentals and other properties that allow short-term accommodation and involve financial remuneration.
Eyewitness account video: My neighbour goes on the rampage and destroys Mallorca flat sparking panic
I was confronted with police and ambulances arriving, groups of people at each end of my street and in the middle a chap emptying his attic flat onto the street below.
Mallorca raccoon invasion
Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been intensified with the acquisition of 150 cages and 85 photo-detection cameras and the reinforcement of the field team with a full-time person and a vehicle.
Comment
New danger on the roads of Mallorca
Letting teenagers loose on the roads of Mallorca with neither a licence nor a proper instructor is a recipe for disaster.
Humphrey Carter 31/01/2025 09:33