A Jet2 pilot suffered a heart attack mid-flight at over 30,000 feet, forcing an emergency landing in Portugal. The Tenerife to Birmingham flight was diverted to Porto with 220 people on board. A replacement pilot was flown in from Manchester to complete the journey.
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Telefónica España has confirmed the Canary Islands will host two of the 17 Edge nodes planned across Spain, reinforcing the archipelago’s role in digital transformation. The investment of over €641 million in the last decade aims to position the islands as a key digital hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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The Canary Islands, alongside French and Portuguese ultra-peripheral regions, have called on the EU for flexibility in the application of the ETS emissions trading system to maritime transport. Port authorities warn the current rules are harming competitiveness and connectivity, risking trade diversion to North African ports.
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The Canary Islands Government has awarded a 66.4 million euro contract to create a third lane on the TF-5 motorway between Guamasa and Tenerife North Airport. The project aims to improve traffic flow on one of the island’s most congested roads, but the PSOE has criticised its limited scope.
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The Italian Navy’s historic training ship, the Amerigo Vespucci, has returned to Tenerife after more than half a century. The iconic vessel docked in Santa Cruz this morning and will be open to the public until next Monday.
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Ferry giant Baleària has announced the arrival of a new high-speed vessel in the Canary Islands. The Mercedes Pinto will operate routes between Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Tenerife, enhancing inter-island connectivity.
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Baleària Canarias has incorporated the new eco-efficient fast ferry Mercedes Pinto into its Canary Islands fleet. The vessel will operate on routes between Las Palmas, Morro Jable and Tenerife, strengthening maritime connectivity with a focus on eco-efficiency, reliability and passenger experience.
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Baleària has taken effective control of Armas-Trasmediterránea’s assets in the Canary Islands, creating a combined fleet of over 50 vessels and nearly 4,500 employees. The Valencia-based ferry operator will invest €45 million over the next three years to upgrade the fleet. The new brand Baleària Canarias will operate across the archipelago.
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The Spanish government has formally initiated the process to transfer exclusive powers over ports, airports, heliports and other transport infrastructures to the Canary Islands. The move, requested by the regional government in January 2026, follows the development of the Islands’ Statute of Autonomy and is backed by the Ministry of Transport.
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Police have intercepted an individual in Gran Canaria suspected of operating an unlicensed taxi service. The driver was using the airport car park to avoid detection and now faces fines starting at €4,001.
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