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.
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Majorca is sinking fast
Some cruise lines are planning to set sail again, but they’re not coming here.
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What your live home TV links say
Watching the news, never mind working in it, is not particularly uplifting at the moment, but there is a new attraction.
Royal family
"Spain needs a monarchy to maintain the status quo"
Interview with historian Paul Preston CBE, biographer of Franco and the former King of Spain Juan Carlos, and considered one of the greatest experts on the Civil War and modern Spain.
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Building frenzy
It might be a quiet summer for the tourist industry but builders are making a racket.
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Will Brussels sprout?
The European Union has come up with a financial package but little else.
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Proud to wear a mask
I consider it a mask of respect to the wellbeing of others and yourself.
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Cleaning up after the king
While the hunt is on the “runaway king” he has left plenty to resolve in Spain.
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Heartbreak hotel Majorca
The situation is starting to get soul destroying with no green shoots on the horizon.
Gastronomy
“We have to hold the line and maintain quality for the good of Palma’s image and business”
Interview with Marc Fosh, the first British chef to have won a Michelin Star (twice) in Spain and who is preparing to reopen his Palma restaurant.
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Majorca: the perfect office
It is now time to devise a new road map for Majorca’s future and one man has a plan.
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Majorca is still a safe bet
Mixed messages in the European media is not helping Majorca’s recovery.
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It’s all over for James Bond
I think people are missing the point in the current Russian spying debate - fiasco.
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Tight-fisted airlines
I know the airlines are having a tough time but so too are passengers.
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Did Germany pull the trigger?
The story behind the resort closures is an interesting web of political rumours.
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Majorca has got in shape
One good thing to have come out of this pandemic, from what I’ve seen, is that more people are getting fit and healthy.
Opening the door for teen spirits in Majorca
Interview with Majorca-based filmmaker, artist, meditation teacher, counsellor and free spirit Serafine Klarwein.
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Maybe it is time to close
With the spikes increasing in Spain, it could be time for drastic action again.
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The tourist trap
Like it or not, thousands of Britons will have to travel or pay the price this year.
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Mask up in this heat?
It’s a tough call to have made and I hope it works because it’s not going to be fun.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Don’t let your guard down!
From individuals to local councils I fear we’re starting to get a little slack.
Humphrey Carter 12/08/2020 02:12