WARNING: Be aware if you find a white cockroach in your apartment or home
Experts warn that they are a sign of a serious infestation…
2024 was the driest and second warmest year on record in the Canary Islands
There were only three months of normal conditions with the annual mean temperature reaching 19.6°C as a result of climate change…
One of Spain’s Most Wanted fugitives surrenders due to pressure of being ‘on the run’
He handed himself in and told police that he couldn’t handle the mounting pressure of being relentlessly pursued…
Rainfall levels in the Canary Islands below average since October
In the first quarter of the hydrological year it is almost 10% less than expected…
COVID vaccination rates drop in the Canary Islands as uptake of flu jabs increases
Health officials continue to stress the importance of immunisation for all…
AEMET upgrades two main weather radars to improve forecasting
There are new state-of-the-art radars in Tenerife and Gran Canaria which will improve ability to analyse and predict weather patterns…
Landing gear of TUI Boeing 737 collapses shortly after landing
The aircraft had just flown from Malaga to Brussels and all passengers and crew had disembarked before it happened…
The Canary Islands officially recorded 1,608 earthquakes in 2024
Most were at Enmedio Volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria followed by activity under Mount Teide…
AEMET forecast an “explosive mix of weather” in the Canary Islands
A calima is coming to the islands, which are more unusual in Winter, as they bring atmospheric instability at this time of year…
The world’s largest gamma-ray astronomy observatory will be based in the Canary Islands
The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory is installing 13 telescopes to address some of astrophysics' most intriguing questions...
Pre-alert issued in Canary Islands for dangerous sea and coastal conditions
The public are urged to avoid risky situations like taking unnecessary selfies in dangerous locations or ignoring red flags on beaches…
€162 million EuroMillions jackpot in Spain is unclaimed and goes to the Government
The 90-day collection period has now passed and the ticket holder cannot collect their winnings now even if they wanted to!
770 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands in just 24 hours stretching resources
The local emergency services are overwhelmed and struggling to accommodate the influx…
Deadline set for contesting timeshare contracts in Spain
This also covers points systems, holiday packages, and resale agreements…
Inspecting holiday rental properties in the Canary Islands: An almost impossible task
Local councils warn that they do not have the staff to comply with the required inspection plan…
Woman gives birth on migrant boat enroute to the Canary Islands
Both the mother and her newborn baby were airlifted to hospital for treatment…
