Monthly round-ups of the main news stories that have affected the Canary Islands.
Couriers still charging Customs Fees Despite the €150 exemption from customs duties introduced by the Canarian Government earlier this year, some shipping companies are continuing to charge customs’ clearance fees. Consumers have complained that Seur, Nacex, Correos Express, MRV and … Continued
Smoking British Cargo Ship off Gran Canaria A British-registered cargo ship, the MV Cheshire, containing 40,000 tonnes of an ammonium nitrate-based fertilizer had to be abandoned by its crew, when its cargo began to decompose, producing a huge column of … Continued
Fiesta Shutdown Early Authorities in Arguineguín were forced to shut down a festival three hours earlier than planned when underage drinkers turned the event into a ‘mess’. The Festival del Agua Arguin H2O had attracted a large number of youngsters … Continued
New Inter-island Residents’ Subsidy An increased travel subsidy for inter-island flights and ferries came into effect on Thursday the 29th of June. The subsidy now offers Canary Islands’ residents a whopping 75% discount on inter-island travel. Ferry and Flight Operators … Continued
75% Discount for Residents? The Canary Islands Government has reached an agreement with the Partido Popular (currently governing Spain in minority), to increase the subvention on inter-island flights and ferries from 50% to 75% for Canary Island Residents. If the … Continued
Armas Ferry crashes into pier at Las Palmas The Naviera Armas ferry, “Volcán de Tamasite”, crashed spectacularly into a pier in Las Palmas on the 21st of April following an electrical fault shortly after departing for Tenerife. The crew attempted … Continued
Mount Teide Cable Car Some 70 people were trapped in the Mount Teide Cable Car in Tenerife on the 15th of March because of a problem with the emergency braking system. A huge rescue operation involving 6 rescue helicopters ensued … Continued