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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The Cabildo of Tenerife will open the new Padre Anchieta footbridge to the public this Monday, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion on the TF-5 motorway. Originally budgeted at just over 8 million euros, the final cost has exceeded 13 million euros, with the works having begun in 2021. The inauguration ceremony will take place at 9:00 am, with public access permitted from 10:30 am.
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Spain’s National Security Department has issued a stark warning that Russia’s ‘ghost fleet’ of oil tankers could sabotage critical submarine cables linking the Canary Islands. The report highlights a fivefold increase in suspicious Russian vessels near the archipelago, threatening telecoms and energy connections.
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A multi-vehicle accident involving a school bus has brought traffic on the GC-1 motorway to a standstill this morning. The crash caused huge tailbacks from Telde to Carrizal, with one woman taken to hospital with minor injuries. All schoolchildren on board escaped unhurt.
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The evacuation of the MV Hondius cruise ship at the Port of Granadilla in Tenerife has undergone a last-minute change in its air logistics. All 22 remaining passengers will now travel together on a single flight to the Netherlands. The change follows technical problems with the aircraft due to arrive from Australia.
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Teenagers in Tenerife aged 17 will soon be able to get a full driving licence, following a new EU directive. However, they will not be allowed to drive alone until they turn 18, and must be accompanied by an experienced driver at all times. The change, based on the German model, aims to improve road safety for novice drivers.
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