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.
Mallorca placed on severe storm alert on Saturday
The Aemet met. office in the Balearics has activated warnings for risk and significant risk of rain and storms throughout the region today.
Branson planning high jinx on the high seas in the Mediterranean
“I’ve always loved solving problems and puzzles, and have been known to be up for a game of chess. Solving a good mystery is much like that, and with our beautiful Lady Ships as the film set, we’re bringing that romantic, mysterious, Hollywood feel to the high-seas,” said Richard Branson.
“I think Mallorca is well on the way to finding the right tourism balance”
"Mallorca is trying to find that balance between the desire to welcome people and obviously the important part tourism plays in the Mallorcan economy with the fact that people who are native to the island, residents, want to live their lives as well."
Mallorca has more cars per 1,000 people than the United States
In 2023 the number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in Mallorca was exactly 907.34.
Spanish government gives green light for Mallorca airport rail link
Palma airport rail link could be completed by 2032.
Mallorca braced for a Saturday soaking
Next week will also be a bit dodgy with more rain forecast for Monday.
Tom Cruise’s next mission could be Mallorca
The Hollywood superstar first visited Mallorca back in 1998 alongside his then wife, Nicole Kidman, who Filmed Lioness on location in Mallorca last year.
Balearic tribute to Liam Payne
The One Direction singer wrote a note to his girlfriend shortly before his death, predicting they would get married within a year, she has revealed
Police crackdown on Mallorca seafront disturbance
From 10pm until 6am on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of public holidays, the area will be provided with a permanent patrol of police officers.
Mallorca on alert for a sharp weather shock
Significant drop in maximum temperatures from Saturday.
It’s official: Turkey stuffed Spain this summer
“It’s (Turkey) officially the King of summer and the number one holiday hotspot for Brits."
Cook arrested for assaulting a tourist for complaining about the food in the Balearics
The victim was transferred to the Son Espases Hospital in Palma for surgery as he had two blood clots in his chest.
Police still searching Mallorca rubbish dump for remains of missing woman
The latest news on the case is that the Homicide Group of the National Police has located several skeletal remains at the Son Reus rubbish dump.
Balearics accounted for second highest number of foreign tourist bed nights in Europe
The Canarias, Balearics and the Croatian coastal region of Jadranska Hrvatska accounted for 16.4% of the total nights spent by foreigners in the EU.
More than 10 million airline seats to the Balearics this winter
The increase in flights during in the low season is in line with the objectives of deseasonalisation.
Palma rated one of the top best places in the world to visit next year
Recognition by Lonely Planet as one of the best urban destinations in the world in 2025 is just the beginning of a long journey in which Palma will continue to lead the change towards a more conscious and respectful tourism.
Immigration is the top concern in Spain
With regard to the economic situation in Spain, 58.9% consider it ‘bad or very bad’.
Push for Mallorca councils to ban property sales to non-residents
"If we want to ensure that Europe works, we pro-Europeans must ensure that people living in Europe can have a decent life regardless of where they were born or where they want to live."
Easy Rider on Mallorca’s Route 66
“I’ve toured and written about motorcycling on the mainland, many parts of the world like Africa, but at the end of my time there, I was ready to fly home to the States. I’ve never liked having to leave Mallorca, it’s always felt like home.”
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Mallorca cabbies are having a laugh
One local resident said that if fares go up, Palma residents should be exempt, while most of my neighbours argue that the service is not worth it as it is.
Humphrey Carter 25/10/2024 10:14