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.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.
“If there is room to raise hotel prices, the tourist tax can also be increased” in the Balearics
Balearic residents will be compensated for paying the tax,
Mallorca smashes records as the hottest place in Spain
In Binissalem, there was a high of 34C on Monday.
Could Marks & Spencer be heading for Mallorca?
With this comeback, Marks & Spencer aims to re-establish its presence in Spain and reinforce its commitment to sustainability and quality.
Daring mountain rescue in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil recommend planning routes sufficiently in advance, stressing its difficulty and duration, as well as informing a family member or friend of the itinerary to be followed, and the expected time of return.
Mallorca enjoys a 30ºC start to mid October
Mud rain warning for the Balearics later this week.
Spain’s good relations with the UK hang on Gibraltar
“Spain is the European Union country with the largest colony of British citizens perfectly integrated among us, and we have enormous connectivity and cross-investment”.
Britons leave it late to flock to Mallorca
Britons currently in Mallorca are enjoying beach weather with temperatures topping 30ºC.
Britons arrested in Mallorca for trashing Magalluf hotel room
Officers rushed to Palma airport and arrested the British tourists.
Britons face 30,000 euro fine in Mallorca
Britons will have to have to supply 43 pieces of information when checking into accommodation from December.
Truckers arrested in Mallorca linked to the largest synthetic drug bust in Spain
All three are on remand in prison.
Boom in direct flights from the United States to Mallorca
United began flying direct to Palma in 2022.
New, fully customized Four Seasons Private Jet to fly to Mallorca
“The new Jet extends the comfort and style of our hotels up into the sky like never before."
Good news for Britons flying to Mallorca, new entry scheme delayed again
The British government and tour operators have been warning for weeks that the introduction of the new system could lead to airport chaos and long delays.
Spain touts benefits of migration, what about the British?
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez this week announced measures to make it easier for immigrants to settle in Spain.
British pensioners in Mallorca could be in the money
You could also be eligible if you made contributions in the EEA, Switzerland or a country with a social security agreement.
Mallorca and Ibiza handle most private jets in Spain
Greenpeace is calling for a ban on private flights as ‘the most unequal, divisive and polluting form of transport’.
Handling staff call for strike action at Spanish airports
No dates have been set for industrial action but if it goes ahead it will cause problems at airports in the Balearis.
Britons could be “stuck” on planes at Mallorca airport
“In the worst case you actually can’t disembark, you hold people on the plane.”
- 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 hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Humphrey Carter 11/10/2024 09:29