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2030 World Cup to come to the Canaries

FIFA has confirmed that Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be one of the locations chosen to host international matches in the 2030 World Cup.

Travellers’ Register “working normally”

The Travellers' Register launched by Spain's Ministry of the Interior last Monday is functioning “normally” according to the department. Over 112,000 businesses have signed up to the SES Hospedajes platform in the first week.

Gran Canaria’s Mogán resort introduces Spain’s first tourist council tax

A Canarian tourist resort has become the first local council in Spain to impose a tourist tax.

Binter offers new year flights to Madrid from 25.45 euros

Binter has just launched its latest round of “Bintazos” – special low-priced flights. This time the airline company is offering flights to Madrid from Gran Canaria in the new year, for as little as 25 euros.

Canarian Parliament approve proposal to demand more staff at passport control

The Canarian Parliament has approved a proposal to demand sufficient police officers at the islands' airports to handle passport control.

Rental property scammer arrested after taking thousands of euros

The Guardia Civil have arrested a 57-year-old woman residing in Tenerife as the alleged perpetrator of various property rental scams in which she received almost 5,000 euros.

55 dead on Canarian route

At least 55 migrants have died on route to the Canaries over the past weekend.

11 million tourists come to the Canary Islands

Almost 11 million tourists have arrived on the Canaries in the first three quarters of this year, an increase of 10% on the same period last year.

Change to Spanish community rules

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Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that communities of owners can prohibit holiday rentals if a motion is approved by three-fifths of voters in a meeting.

Mein Schiff 7 cruise embarks on maiden voyage

TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7 ship is currently on its maiden voyage through the Canary Islands. It docked in Arrecife last Friday and saw 3,000 German tourists explore the capital for the day.