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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

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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 news

Mallorca weather forecast for Tuesday: Temperatures on the rise

The wind chill will remain at 36°C. Relative humidity will decrease slightly to 63%, and the UV index will be very high, reaching a value of 9.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 16:41

Celebs

Kate Hudson has a cracking time in the Balearics: lunch at top Mallorca beach restaurant

It’s not the first time Kate has been to Mallorca, she came many years ago with mum Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell and they all enjoyed lots of sangria over lunch in Palma.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 16:25

Latest headlines

Reputation of tourism in the Balearics reaches all-time low: Mallorca protests not helping

Protests about overcrowding, the impact of tourist rentals on housing, security incidents, conflicts over tourism management and the environment, and the debate on the equitable redistribution of the sector’s profits are the public's main concerns.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 14:55

Travelling

British parents urged to ‘check it, don’t regret it’ ahead of the school summer holiday to top destinatons like Mallorca

Included on the list are checking passports are in date, taking out travel insurance and following the correct rules for airport security – especially when it comes to liquids.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 12:32

Latest headlines

Spain wants Britons back in the European Union: could resolve 90-day issue

As things stand, if Britons overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 11:55

Latest headlines

Water crisis: Mallorca on drought alert after driest June since 1961

The situation is expected to continue and water reserves are expected to continue to decline during the month of July.

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 10:56

Latest headlines

Mallorca hoteliers launch a “Tourist, thanks for visiting Mallorca” campaign: Move to combat anti-tourism attacks in English and German

‘We cannot allow a radical minority to damage the work carried out over many years by so many people who have made tourism their way of life.’

Humphrey Carter 14/07/2025 10:42

Airport

New European Entry And Exit System for Britons will be in place in Mallorca this year

Once operational the system will register data of third‑country nationals, including biometric data such as facial images and fingerprints, as they enter and leave the Schengen area, such as Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter 12/07/2025 12:57

Latest headlines

Mallorca anti-tourism vandals attack Ministry for Tourism in Palma

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Jaume Bauzà, has stated that the government ‘will always respect criticism and complaints from any sector, but will never tolerate such serious acts of vandalism'.

Humphrey Carter 12/07/2025 12:21

Latest headlines

The all singing and dancing cruise sailing to Palma, the West End comes to Mallorca

Musical Med-leys marks an exciting new chapter for Marella Cruises, bringing West End-style classics to the seas.

Humphrey Carter 12/07/2025 11:54

Latest headlines

Mallorca holiday fun: Magalluf is the “cheating capital” of Europe for frisky Britons

Britons consider Magalluf as the top destination for a secret holiday romance and nocturnal activity is set to peak next Friday, dubbed ‘Frisky Friday’.

Humphrey Carter 12/07/2025 11:07

Latest headlines

Balearics caught up in massive Europe booze VAT scam bust: €69 million alcohol tax fraud dismantled across Spain

Law enforcement agents seized one yacht, five cars (including three Porsches), 34 luxury watches and €333 085 in cash. Over €700 000 was frozen in bank accounts, and a seizure order was issued for 21 real estate properties.

Humphrey Carter 11/07/2025 16:39

Beaches

Mallorca sewage crisis: Palma beaches reopen after freak storm

The Directorate-General for the Environment assured that the beaches were closed in accordance with ‘standard protocol’ due to the arrival of water from the torrents.

Humphrey Carter 11/07/2025 15:02

Latest headlines

Mallorca crime: New online reporting system for tourists and residents in the Balearics

The new reporting channel allows crimes such as damage, theft, theft from vehicles, loss or location of documentation and bank card fraud, among others, to be reported.

Humphrey Carter 11/07/2025 13:16

Comment

Some British tourists not doing image any favours: Recent complaints of there being too many Spaniards

Recent complaints from great British holidaymakers make one wonder if they would be better off staying in the UK.

Humphrey Carter 11/07/2025 11:44

Latest headlines

A dozen snakes captured in the Balearics; More and more being spotted in Mallorca

There has been an increase in snake sightings, particularly horseshoe snakes, in Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter 10/07/2025 16:46

Comment

Mallorca freak storm washes away Palma taxis: Cab Chaos: Delays and Storm Impact on Appointments

It’s always the same, when it’s too hot or too wet, the taxi service grinds to a halt and is thrown into chaos.

Humphrey Carter 10/07/2025 15:40

Airport

Mallorca flight crisis: Ryanair could cut more flights to Spain over fare rise

Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees.

Humphrey Carter 10/07/2025 15:02