The panoramic lift in Las Rehoyas park, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has resumed service after repairs to a water leak that forced its closure. The lift is a key piece of infrastructure, connecting different levels of the park over a 30-metre height difference. The council has thanked residents for their patience during the works.
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Tenerife is launching a new system of express tow trucks to quickly clear accident scenes and reduce major traffic jams. The plan, agreed with Spain’s traffic authority, also includes enhanced monitoring of the island’s busiest roads. Read how the island is tackling one of its biggest challenges.
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A major infrastructure project on Gran Canaria aims to solve a notorious bottleneck on the GC-21 road at the historic Miraflor bridge in Teror. The €3.1 million plan will widen the road, improve pedestrian safety, and protect the century-old structure. Read on for details of the construction timeline and how it will affect the 8,000 vehicles using this route daily.
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A massive floating dock capable of dry-docking Panamax-sized vessels has completed its 10,000-nautical-mile journey to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This new infrastructure, a first for the Canary Islands, is set to create 700 direct jobs and establish the port as a key maintenance hub in the mid-Atlantic. Read about the technical capabilities and economic impact of this significant arrival.
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Binter has launched a major new ‘Bintazo’ sale, offering heavily discounted flights from the Canary Islands to over 20 destinations in mainland Spain, Portugal, and Cape Verde. Fares start from just €21 one-way for residents, with the travel window running from September 2025 to March 2026. The sale includes the airline’s signature ‘Modo Canario’ service with complimentary snacks and hand luggage.
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The Spanish government and the Canary Islands executive have opened formal negotiations on the archipelago’s participation in managing its eight airports. This marks a significant de-escalation after weeks of tension and follows a similar agreement with the Basque Country. The talks will also address extending deadlines for key EU recovery funds.
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A tragic accident involving a tourist bus in San Sebastián de La Gomera has left one person dead and 26 injured. The Civil Guard is investigating a potential brake system failure as the primary cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and ongoing investigation.
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Powerful winds across the Canary Islands on Thursday led to significant flight disruptions, with at least eight aircraft unable to land at their intended destinations. Flights were diverted to Tenerife South as airports on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura faced operational challenges. Read the full report on the day’s travel chaos.
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Key Bureaucratic Hurdle Removed for Tenerife’s First Railway The Tenerife Island Council has smoothed the path to accelerate the southern train project, the most costly and crucial infrastructure the island envisages for improving medium and long-term mobility. A deal struck by the island’s governing team with Aena eliminates one of the main remaining bureaucratic obstacles
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Unions have announced an indefinite strike affecting air traffic control at 14 Spanish airports, including five in the Canary Islands. The action, set to begin on 17 April, is over chronic staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions which unions say impact safety. Read the full details of the dispute and the airports affected.
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