A passenger trapped on the MV Hondius cruise ship, held off the coast of Cape Verde due to a hantavirus outbreak, has released an emotional video. The creator is calling for empathy as the Canary Islands remain a potential destination for the stricken vessel.
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Canary Islands airports are set for a busy Friday with 1,159 flights scheduled as the May bank holiday begins. This represents a slight increase on the same period last year. Gran Canaria Airport will see the most activity with 338 flights, while Tenerife South and North airports will handle a combined 433 connections.
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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Tenerife on 12 June will trigger a major security and mobility operation, with potential disruption at Tenerife North Airport and on key roads. Authorities urge passengers to allow extra travel time, while airlines have yet to confirm flight changes for the island.
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The Canary Islands Transport Federation has raised serious concerns about logistics ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Firms warn that parishes and groups are booking coaches too late, risking a shortage of vehicles and potential traffic collapse.
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Ryanair has warned it is reducing flights to the Canary Islands because of what it calls excessive airport fees charged by Aena. The airline has accused the Spanish government of prioritising overseas airport investments over affordable travel for regional economies. It warns that further cuts are coming unless fees become more competitive.
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A video recorded this Saturday in Güímar, Tenerife, shows a man travelling in the boot of a car on a main road. The Guardia Civil intercepted the vehicle minutes later and both occupants could face fines for endangering road safety.
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Tenerife’s Cabildo has taken a significant step to improve public transport flow by commissioning a project to link the TF-5 bus lane directly with Santa Cruz’s main bus interchange. The €258,405 initiative aims to bypass major traffic bottlenecks and make buses a more competitive alternative to private cars. Thousands of daily passengers are expected to benefit from reduced journey times and greater service reliability.
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The Cabildo de Tenerife has finished a €2.9m road improvement project at the Valle de Güímar industrial estate, solving historic congestion for 70,000 daily vehicles. New direct lanes and reconfigured roundabouts have ended gridlock, benefiting 300 businesses and over 5,000 workers. The scheme, completed in record time, marks a major win for local industry and cross-administration cooperation.
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The Canary Islands’ 112 emergency service now handles calls in five core languages and over 50 additional tongues, making it a European leader in multilingual crisis response. Last year, operators dealt with nearly 13,500 calls in English alone. The service has also assisted 63 Australian nationals since 2020 as part of its strategy for international visitors.
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Emergency services on Lanzarote have carried out a large-scale simulation of an aircraft accident near the island’s airport. The drill tested the response of multiple agencies to a scenario with multiple casualties. Read how such exercises are crucial for improving real-world emergency preparedness.
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