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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

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.

Hotels

Balearic holiday bookings up 10.2%, hotels opening early

Calvia expects a total of 149 of the 230 tourist establishments to be open in March.

Humphrey Carter 18/03/2024 10:50

Airport

Britons warned of delays at Mallorca airport

“We are working with the airport to ensure that any disruption to your airport experience will be kept to a minimum."

Humphrey Carter 18/03/2024 10:07

Latest headlines

Fire sparks Mallorca hotel evacuation

The hotel will remain closed as a precautionary measure at least until next Monday.

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 17:14

Latest headlines

Work begins to locate a grave with human remains in Mallorca

Several witnesses have indicated the location of human remains a few metres from the swimming pool.

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 15:07

Latest headlines

Mayor of Palma asked to close the city’s main roads at weekends

Palma is used to hosting popular events when streets are temporarily closed.

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 13:17

Latest headlines

Kate Middleton’s Ibiza uncle sets date for Princess of Wales’ public reappearance

Gary Goldsmith is said to have regularly accommodated the royals and their friends over the years in the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 12:58

Latest headlines

Keep your shirt on in Mallorca or pay the fine

You will also be faced with a hefty fine if you decide to leap off your balcony into the swimming pool.

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 12:12

Living

The chart-topping piper who played for the Queen and President Reagan lets his guard down in Mallorca

“We were invited to play for President Ronald Reagan at the White House where I also had to translate a Gaelic label on a whisky bottle for the president.”

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 10:42

Latest headlines

13 people jailed after historic Mallorca drugs bust, one is a TV star

Among those released is Joaquín Fernández, el Prestamista, known for his starring role in the television series ‘Gipsy Kings’

Humphrey Carter 16/03/2024 10:11

Latest headlines

easyJet goes animal-friendly

easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.

Humphrey Carter 15/03/2024 15:55

Latest headlines

64 arrested and 1.3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Mallorca

The US anti-drug agency DEA and the police forces of Colombia, Brazil and Portugal took part in the operation.

Humphrey Carter 15/03/2024 14:44

Comment

Tourist-bashing is back in fashion

The anti-tourism movement appears to have a fresh set of lungs in Spain.

Humphrey Carter 15/03/2024 10:22

Latest headlines

UK’s most wanted busted in Mallorca facing 20 years in jail

Suspect could also be charged with possessing firearms with intent to endanger life.

Humphrey Carter 15/03/2024 09:57

Latest headlines

Ban on smoking on terraces goes down in flames with Mallorca bars and restaurants

"It is an unnecessary nuisance that will cause us very significant financial losses”.

Humphrey Carter 14/03/2024 15:43