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 is a paradise, it’s heaven on Earth”
Interview with Argentine journalist Fernando Castro Marcó del Pont: he has a family connection to Adan Diehl, who founded the Hotel Formentor.
Curfew scare mongering
Now is the time for governments to choose their words very carefully.
Mallorca wants cruises
"There is a growing movement in support of the return of cruise ships to Mallorca.."
Spain’s four-day week
"To ease unemployment the far-left of the government want a shorter working week.."
“Mallorca could become the Hollywood of Europe ...”
Interview with Mallorca-based actress and entrepreneur Tara Marie Amaury, who founded the International Casting & Acting Network Mallorca.
Palma’s graffiti shame
"Having lived in Palma for 25 years I have never seen so much graffiti.."
Mallorca in the Covid cash
"The Balearic government does not appear to get what the EU Covid funds are for.."
So, what do you want?
"Here in Spain the vast majority are doing what they are told, why can’t some Britons?"
Britons could have passport vaccine stamps
IATA is in the latter stages of preparing a digital travel pass.
A new ray of light for Mallorca in times of uncertainty
Interview with German artist Nils Burwitz, who created the famous stained glass windows in the Anglican Church in Palma.
The PCR ransom note
"UK and Irish residents have to pay for a PCR if going on holiday, will they?"
Mallorca’s stiff upper lip
"Christmas and New Year will not be the same in Mallorca, but it’s not the end of the world.."
Local hero's rallying cry for Cancer Support Group Mallorca
Philip Baber is undertaking a "monster" charity fundraising swim for the Cancer Support Group Mallorca.
Spanish Travel Dilemma
"PCR tests are now obligatory for foreign travellers coming to Spain, what about residents?"
“We are trying to make the Brexit transition as easy as possible for British citizens ...”
Interview with Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics.
Changing travel habits
"The lockdowns have given time for people to reflect on life and travel may change.."
"The fiesta is over for Magalluf"
“One thing is for sure, and I think the authorities in Palma and Madrid all agree, the fiesta is over in Magalluf, the Playa de Palma and San Antonio.”
Mallorca playing safe
"It could appear that every day brings new restrictions but the Balearics has a plan.."
Mallorca’s English shame
How can a region so dependent on tourism fail its English language test?
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
Comment
The lunchtime loophole
The 10pm curfew has come as a major blow, but many have found a way round it.
Humphrey Carter 12/12/2020 10:06