AEMET updates Canary Islands weather forecast due to a storm front
There is what is known as a ‘Hippolytus’ storm out in the Atlantic which was heading this way…
Chemists report test shortages amid surge in flu and Covid cases
Importers have revealed a shortfall in supply and many pharmacies have run out of stock as their stock of tests went past their expiry date…
6,007 people died trying to reach the Canary Islands by boat in 2023
The Canary route is now the most lethal in the world and accounted for 90% of migration deaths in Spain last year…
The Canaries president announces regulation of holiday lets in the Canary Islands
Fernando Clavijo has announced various new strategies the government will be implementing to control it more effectively…
GOOD NEWS: Free public transport for everyone
The minimum trip requirement is lifted for free buses and trams in the Canary Islands…
Canary Islands brings back mandatory use of masks in healthcare centres from Tuesday
The decision was made today after a vote at the Interterritorial Health meeting due to the spread of infections…
The Canary Islands had the 3rd highest number of deaths by drowning in 2023
According to the Spanish Royal Lifesaving Federation there was an 8% increase compared to 2022 and the highest figure since 2019…
A migrant paddling on a truck tyre rescued in Canary Island waters
He was trying to paddle across the Atlantic to get to the Islands when he was intercepted by Maritime Rescue…
December was the fourth hottest on record in the Canary Islands
It was also a dry month with only 41% of the expected precipitation…
Derby Day: CD Tenerife V Las Palmas kicks-off the New Year
Santa Cruz is ready for derby day with a ‘fan zone’ in the city for a day of sports, music, and fun activities…
500 kilograms of cocaine found on an inflatable boat in the Canaries
Four people have been arrested and the boat with the drugs on board has been taken to the naval base at Las Palmas port…
Return of Masks? Ministry of Health to propose mandatory use in all healthcare facilities
Three regions of Spain have already reintroduced them due to the rebound in Influenza A and COVID-19 cases…
What is Kings Day in the Canary Islands and where are the parades?
January 6th is considered to be more important than Christmas Day in Spanish culture and is the biggest bank holiday of the year…
Possible rain in Tenerife and cloudy skies across the Canary Islands on Thursday
It will still be quite hot with temperatures reaching 25°C with sunny spells…
Increase in drone and laser pointer incidents are serious threat to Canaries Airports
The State Aviation Safety Agency have reported 1,700 incidents which have led to some flights being diverted…
Electric Scooters: Everything you need to know about the new regulations of use
New rules for using electric scooters come into effect this January. Here is a full guide to what is changing and when…
