Three passengers have died from suspected hantavirus on a cruise from Argentina to the Canary Islands. The WHO has opened an investigation to confirm the outbreak and assess its scale. Here is everything you need to know about the virus and its symptoms.
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Spring is well and truly here. Monday brings mostly clear skies, a light to moderate Atlantic breeze, and slightly warmer temperatures across the Islands. The trade winds will blow moderately over the eastern islands, while a gentle easterly flow will dominate in the west.
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A bright start to the week across the archipelago. Sunday will bring mostly clear skies, a light trade wind (moderate in the eastern islands), and spring-like highs of 19–25°C on the coast. A few local afternoon clouds may pop up in the interior of the western islands.
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A year after a decree intended to halt fines for homeowners who use their apartments as residences rather than tourist lets, sanctions are still being issued in the Canary Islands. A family in La Gomera has received a 2,250 euro fine for using their inherited property residentially. Affected owners and campaigners argue the decree has failed, with 176 active cases and ongoing legal battles.
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The Canary Islands have officially launched their high-risk wildfire season, deploying nearly 2,000 firefighters, 208 vehicles and 18 aircraft. Despite a wet winter, persistent drought and climate change have left the archipelago’s forests dangerously dry, with officials warning that the land is effectively a powder keg.
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A glass of Canary Islands wine can set you back €20 in New York, a reflection of its volcanic prestige and crippling export costs. We meet the couple behind one Lanzarote winery who are battling the dual insularity tax to sell their premium bottles from the Arctic to the Americas.
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Tens of thousands of Canary Islanders took to the streets on May Day to demand better wages, an end to the “working poor” phenomenon, and greater access to affordable housing. Protesters also voiced opposition to the war in Iran and called for the recognition of unpaid care work. Union leaders criticised the region’s economic growth for failing to translate into improved living standards for workers.
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Politicians in the Canary Islands have questioned exactly who a “non-resident” is as they debate restricting property purchases under EU law. Two deputies from opposing parties agreed the concept needs defining, warning a poorly framed policy could be discriminatory or open the door to unwanted political support. The regional government argues any limit should target speculative purchases, not people’s nationality.
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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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The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a new gambling decree that could see up to seven horse racing tracks built across the archipelago, with a maximum of one per island. The legislation, steered by the Ministry of the Presidency, also sets new caps on casinos, bingo halls, and gaming machines.
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