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Tenerife to introduce smart bus lane on TF-5 motorway

Tenerife’s Cabildo is to introduce a smart bus lane on the TF-5 motorway between Santa Cruz and Los Rodeos. The 6.2 million euro project aims to cut travel times by up to 20% by reserving the left-hand lane for buses, taxis, motorcycles, and vehicles with two or more occupants during peak hours. The plans also include expropriation of land for a third lane on another section of the motorway.

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New traffic rules: electric scooters, cyclists and motorcyclists

Spain has approved sweeping changes to its traffic regulations, introducing new obligations for electric scooter users, cyclists and motorcyclists. The reforms include a minimum age of 15 for e-scooters, compulsory helmets and lights, and stricter rules for overtaking cyclists. Offenders face fines of up to 200 euros.

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Airport fuel workers to strike at Canary Islands in July

The SITCA union has announced mobilisations at several airports across the Canary Islands during the first fortnight of July as a precursor to a strike at fuel supply company CMD Aeropuertos Canarios S.L. The union has denounced a blockade in collective bargaining and the working conditions faced by employees. The affected airports are Tenerife Sur, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

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Lorry fire in Sardina de Gáldar this Monday afternoon

A lorry caught fire this Monday afternoon in Sardina de Gáldar, Gran Canaria. Firefighters from the Gran Canaria Emergency Consortium attended the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

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Tenerife summer bus timetable: more services to beaches

Titsa launches its summer timetable from Monday, increasing services to Tenerife’s beaches and coastal areas. New routes include the return of the 546 to Playa del Socorro and the new 948 linking Anaga villages. Frequencies are being increased on popular lines to Las Teresitas and beyond.

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New road diversions in Arucas for resurfacing works

The Canary Islands government has announced new traffic diversions in Arucas, Gran Canaria, from 22 to 26 June 2026 for the final phase of road resurfacing on the GC-20. Affected sections include Visvique and Santidad roundabouts.

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Eurofighter jets land in Gran Canaria to replace F-18 fleet

The first Eurofighter jets arrive at Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria next Tuesday, marking the start of a progressive replacement of the F-18 Hornet fleet. The modernisation, part of the Halcón I programme, will see the Air Force’s Wing 46 become one of Europe’s most advanced combat units.

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EU air passenger rights reform: hand luggage and family rules

The European Union has approved a major reform of air passenger rights, with new rules on hand luggage pricing and free seating for children. Airlines must now show the full cost including a carry-on bag from the first search, but compensation for delays and cancellations remains unchanged.

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Ryanair flight diverted to Faro after passenger dances in aisle

A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife South was diverted to Faro, Portugal, after a passenger was filmed dancing and walking in the aisle. The incident, which occurred on 15 June, caused delays and has reignited debate about disruptive behaviour on flights. A second incident involving 12 disruptive passengers on a flight from Gatwick to Tenerife South has also been reported.

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Woman, 70, rescued from mud at Charco de San Ginés

Emergency services in Lanzarote rescued a woman in her 70s who became trapped in mud at the Charco de San Ginés lagoon. Firefighters used a ladder to reach her safely and she was later assessed by medical staff.

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