Canary Islands have record high migrant arrivals of 41,000 so far in 2024
There has been a surge in the number of unaccompanied minors with 5,699 reaching the islands by small boat…
Record breaking November temperatures in the Canary Islands of 32°C
Traditionally known as one of the wettest months of the year, November turned out to be “exceptionally warm and dry”…
Hackers claim to have 560 GB of Spanish Tax Agency data demanding $38 million ransom
They say they will release the sensitive data if the payment is not made by December 31st…
Spain has Issued 780 Golden Visas so far in 2024
Numbers are down compared to last year with the end of the Real Estate Investment route of obtaining one…
Over 340,000 Canary Islands pensioners to benefit from 2025 pension increase
The standard pension will go up to €1,481.35 a month and the maximum pension to around €3,300 a month…
AEMET tell the Canary Islands to brace for two weather phenomena this Sunday
The haze from the calima is expected to lift but that will be replaced by rain, particularly in Tenerife and Gran Canaria…
New traffic regulation updates that affect cyclists from 2025
The DGT has approved a new law which aims to improve safety for cyclists. Here are the changes…
Warm air mass bringing haze and temperatures of 30°C activates alert for forest fires
The Directorate General of Emergencies has activated the alert as follows…
Hoteliers urgent appeal against new law that will affect anyone staying in a hotel
A new regulation due to start on Monday, 2nd December, means all holidaymakers have to register sensitive data at check-in…
Pre-alert declared for dangerous coastal waters across the Canary Islands
The government has issued safety recommendations including NOT taking unnecessary dangerous photos or videos near the coast…
Canary Islands Government presents draft law for holiday rentals to Advisory Council
It proposes new holiday let regulations including the option for municipalities to dedicate more land for tourist use, but with specific requirements…
Storm Bert targets the Canary Islands with cold front and thunderstorms
Temperatures are predicted to drop over the next few days. Here is todays forecast…
The IGN report nine earthquakes in El Hierro including one of 3.0 magnitude
Here is a timeline of events and report from the director of the IGN for the Canary Islands…
Three fatalities from drowning in the Canary Islands on Saturday
They were separate incidents in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura…
Over 200 rescued from two cayucos near the Canary Islands including 3 babies
The archipelago continues to face a significant influx of migrants travelling aboard precarious vessels from the African coast…
Gatwick Airport reopens after full evacuation and two detained passengers released
A bomb disposal team made the suspect package "safe" before allowing for the terminal to reopen…
