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Monthly round-ups of the main news stories that have affected the Canary Islands.

Canary Islands News Roundup September 2017
1 Oct 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup September 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup August 2017
31 Aug 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup August 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup July 2017
31 Jul 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup July 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup June 2017
30 Jun 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup June 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup May 2017
31 May 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup May 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup April 2017
1 May 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup April 2017

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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

Canary Islands News Roundup March 2017
30 Mar 2017

Canary Islands News Roundup March 2017

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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

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