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MV Hondius Evacuation Sparks Political Dispute

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The Canaries made global headlines last month after passengers and crew on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship that had been stricken by an outbreak of hantavirus, were successfully evacuated in Tenerife in an operation that caused a bitter breach between Spanish and Canarian authorities.

Canary Islands target Czech market in diversification push

The Canary Islands are strengthening ties with the Czech tourism sector as part of its strategy to diversify visitor markets and attract higher-value travellers to the islands.

Strongest Earth Tremor in Five Years Felt in the Canary Islands

The Canaries experienced the largest earth tremor of the last five years at 9.50 am on Friday morning.

Canary Islands resort raises €720,000 from tourist tax

The tourist tax introduced in the municipality of Mogán, in Gran Canaria, has raised €721,800 since its introduction last year, reports La Voz de Lanzarote. The popular tourist area hopes to raise more than €1.3 million through the tax in 2026.

Canary Islands Lead Spain in Hotel Investment with Over €1 Billion in 2025

The Canary Islands became Spain’s leading destination for hotel investment in 2025, attracting more than €1.03 billion, according to new figures released by consultancy firm Colliers.

Greggs to Open First-Ever Bakery in Spain at Tenerife South Airport

British bakery giant Greggs is set to open its first-ever store in Spain later this month, giving holidaymakers the chance to grab a famous sausage roll before flying home.

94 passengers leave the MV Hondius at Tenerife

The Pope and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have both congratulated the Canarian people for receiving the cruiser MV Hondius, from which 94 passengers and crew were evacuated at Tenerife yesterday.

MV Hondius arrives at Tenerife

The MV Hondius arrived at the port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife at 6am this morning, where passengers will be evacuated to the airport and flown to their native countries.

Binter Holds Fares and Flight Schedules Despite Fuel Price Surge

Binter has confirmed that it will maintain both its current flight schedules and ticket prices despite the sharp rise in fuel prices.

MV Hondius to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday

The MV Hondius, the cruiser affected by an outbreak of hantavirus, will anchor off the coast of Tenerife when it arrives on Sunday, but will not dock at Granadilla harbour.