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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tenerife’s public bus operator Titsa will introduce its summer timetables from 22 June, with enhanced services to coastal areas and popular beaches. New routes 546 and 948 will serve Playa del Socorro and Anaga, while frequencies will be increased on key lines in Santa Cruz, La Laguna, and the north of the island. Seasonal adjustments include the suspension of university shuttle services and other low-demand routes.
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