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Storm Olivier Brings Weather Warnings Across the Canary Islands – What Travellers Need to Know
The Canary Islands are once again under weather alert as Storm Olivier sweeps in from the Atlantic, bringing with it a new wave of heavy rain, high winds, and possible flooding. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued both orange and yellow alerts across multiple islands, starting with Lanzarote and Fuerteventura today, followed by Tenerife and Gran Canaria later this evening and into tomorrow.
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Canarian Parliament approves proposal to address airport delays and demands more resources
The Canarian Parliament has passed a resolution calling for an increase in the number of police officers at the region's airports to help manage passport control more efficiently. The proposal also urges the installation of biometric passport machines, which are already present at some airports but are currently non-operational.
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Travellers Register introduced in Spain today, Monday December 2nd 2024
Spain's Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has confirmed that the controversial new Travellers' Register will be introduced as planned on Monday, December 2nd, despite mounting pressure from hoteliers and travel industry groups to delay or amend the law. But will anything actually change for people visiting the island?
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The Canary Islands are forecast to receive 60% of British Tourism Revenue in Spain this winter
The Canary Islands are poised to capture 60% of the revenue generated by British tourism in Spain this winter, according to Jéssica de León, the region's Minister of Tourism and Employment. Speaking at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, de León highlighted the crucial role that UK visitors play in the islands' economy and called for a shift in perceptions about the economic impact of British tourists.
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This weeks weather in Lanzarote (4th - 10th November 2024)
It's a warm week in Lanzarote, with temperatures hitting the low 30's according to the official Spanish Meteorological agency, AEMET.
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