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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”.

Ed Sheeran comes to Tenerife

Ed Sheeran will perform in the Canaries for the first time next June, it has been announced.

Island hopping with Binter’s new AirPass Explorer

Binter have announced their new AirPass Explorer which allows passengers to explore several Canary Islands in the same trip from just 40 euros per flight.

Human trafficking organisation dismantled

25 victims of a human trafficking operation have been freed by the Guardia Civil after a series of property searches in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

Winter Flu & Covid vaccine campaign begins

The Canarian Health Service (CSC) is launching its annual flu vaccine campaign next week and has recommended members of the public it advises to obtain jabs against flu and Covid 19.

Schools suspended until Monday

The Canarian government has suspended all classes from Wednesday until Monday the 16th of October due to the current heatwave.

Fuerteventura hotel furore

The Oliva Beach hotel is famous as one of Fuerteventura's first major hotels – the place where the Spanish duo Baccara were discovered in the 1970s. However, it has also had a long history of controversy, being subject to demolition orders that were reversed after owners RIU handed over the rights to the Isle of Lobos.

Energy emergency declared

The Canarian Government officially declared an energy emergency on the Canaries yesterday.