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.
Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
In the past the airline has taken Palma airport to task over its airport fees although for the moment it appears 100 percent committed to its flight operations to Mallorca.
Mallorca "strangler" arrested, another on the run
The Guardia Civil has arrested one of those involved, but the other is still on the run and his whereabouts are unknown.
Third dead body found on Balearic beach
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.
Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.
Klopp will party in Mallorca if Man City lose Premier League titles
"Just book a flight to Mallorca. I will buy the beer! We’d have our own parade in my garden.”
Mallorca fails English test
According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.
New Mallorca cycle laws
Drivers will have to reduce their speed by 20 km/h below the permitted limit when overtaking a cyclist.
Pet owners face massive fines in Mallorca
The Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals can lead to fines of more than 10,000 euros.
Russian navy tracked off Mallorca again
Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk’ was in transit from the eastern Mediterranean to northern Europe, after locating it south of the Balearics.
Ryanair wants to stop airport boozing
"We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty free sales)"
Mallorca sets new airport record
Despite the spike in passenger numbers, in 2024, Palma and Ibiza airports were hit by the highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain,
Winter bites Mallorca this week as temperatures drop by 5ºC, Tuesday's going to be fresh!
Wind and coastal alerts will remain in effect throughout Tuesday.
Fresh hope the UK is going to tackle the 90-day rule
The Prime Minister has set out a clear plan for change to improve people’s lives.
Historic Mallorcan Atlantic mission
“I love being able to share my experiences, especially with those who may share the same dream but are never able to realise it or may be a little scared to take their first step onto a yacht. So there’s much more to this project than racing and coming first. I consider myself the eyes of the sea for those who are stuck on land. I want to help open their eyes to the ocean, to share the emotions of sailing, racing, coping with being alone and overcoming challenges many people may never face or have been afraid to confront."
Military drone threat to UK flights to Mallorca
Ryanair representatives have warned USAD plans could delay up to 2,800 passengers while Jet2 has also warned the new arrangements could also prove costly for customers.
Stopping Pollensa from leaking
The mayor of Pollensa, Martí March, stresses that, although the municipality is not among those that lose the most water in its municipal network, it is essential to continue working to optimise the system and reduce the current percentage.
Nautical exodus from Mallorca
According to the latest study carried out in 2024, in the Balearics there are 880 nautical companies employing a total of 5,150 people, with a turnover of over 1,100 million euros in 2023.
Spain arms against the flu: from masks in hospitals to more beds
The Balearics will activate 83 beds in three public hospitals in Mallorca.
Comment
I feel Spain is punishing Britons for Brexit
I am encouraged to see that the UK has reviving and improving links with the EU on the table.
Humphrey Carter 17/01/2025 09:39