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Rough seas warning

The Canarian Government has declared a pre-alert for rough seas in the Canaries. The warning started at 9 am this morning.

Face masks re-introduced in health centres, hospitals and clinics

As of today, face masks must once again be worn in health centres, hospitals and clinics on the Canaries.

New holiday rental law

The Canarian tourism minister, Jessica De León, has announced that the regional government will present the white paper for a proposed new housing law in late January. Although the contents of the law are as yet unknown, it seems that controls on holiday rentals – especially in residential areas – are likely.

Tourism vs Residents

The Canarian Government has approved the formation of a new Housing Law, which may have far-reaching consequences for the future of holiday rentals on the islands.

Canarian Government’s mobility plan

The Canarian Government has pledged to keep free buses for regular users and will subsidise a renewal plan aimed at getting older, more polluting cars off the road.

Baby shortage in the Canaries

The Canaries has the lowest birth rate in Spain, according to the National Statistics Institute.

Mateo and Valeria top baby names list

Mateo and Valería were the most popular baby names in the Canaries last year, according to registry reports.

Binter flights to Madrid

Canarian airline Binter will start operating eight daily routes to Madrid from next February. Four of the flights will depart from Tenerife Norte and the other four from Gran Canaria.

Emissions tax warning

The Canarian Tourism Minister, Yessica de León, has claimed that the Canaries could lose a million tourists in 2024 as a result of the CO2 emission rights that airlines will be obliged to pay for from Jan 1st.

Tax on vapes and soft drinks

The Canarian Government has announced that it will increase tax on sugary soft drinks and vapes next year, in order to “protect the health of citizens”.