Body of a man found in car at bottom of a ravine in El Pinar
The deceased was airlifted from the remote area as vehicles couldn’t access it safely…
New campaign to raise awareness and protect rays and sharks in the Canary Islands
This was sparked after a company in Lanzarote was found offering tourists the chance to catch protected species as a “monster-hunting” trip…
Government reaffirms Canary Islands strong backing for Thirty Metre Telescope project in La Palma
The potential arrival of the TMT highlights the Canary Islands' unique role as a gateway to the stars…
Holidaymaker faces €200,000 fine for flying drone illegally during Canarian festival
Police tracked the operator of the drone to a nearby hotel and found he had no insurance, no licence, and no permission…
Teachers forced to turn down jobs over housing crisis
Rising rents are pushing Canarian educators to reject placements due to unaffordable living costs and lack of stability…
Leaving the Canaries for Work or Study Abroad? Here’s how to build the cheapest route
With a bit of planning and a smart breakdown of your flight route, you can save hundreds of euros. Here’s how…
Four earthquakes over magnitude 2.0 recorded off El Hierro’s coast
According to the IGN, 34 earthquakes have been recorded in this area over the past 90 days…
Canary Islands end July with cooler weather but intense heat expected in August
Here are the full details from AEMET…
Travellers face higher fees at Spanish airports from 2026
Political groups are calling on the Spanish government to exempt the Canary Islands from Aena’s planned 6.5% rise in airport charges…
New stricter laws for cat owners in the Canary Islands are now in force
Here are the main things you need to know with fines of up to €50,000 and €200,000 for non-compliance…
More paid time off for parents under new Spanish law
Parental leave has increased from 16 to 17 weeks as part of expanded family support measures…
Two passengers arrested after fake bomb threat forces emergency landing in Lisbon
A man in the UK was recently ordered to pay more than €95,000 in damages for a fake threat. In Spain fines can exceed €150,000…
‘We Speak Spanish Here’: Canarians complaint about non-Spanish speaking staff sparks debate
It has led to questions about how companies are allowed to employ staff that don’t speak Spanish and how far tourism is affecting Canarian life…
Tuesday Weather: Heatwave and haze continue across the Canary Islands
Temperatures could reach 36°C in some inland areas, with rough seas and high forest fire risk…
DGT offers €2,000 grant to encourage people to become lorry or bus drivers
There are also extra licence points available for responsible drivers as they aim to boost road safety and tackle driver shortages…
Canary Islands on high alert for wildfires due to heatwave and strong winds
This follows weather conditions that encourage the spread of fire and an outbreak in La Palma…
Canary Islands to receive record €7.5 billion in Government funding in 2025
This was approved by the Council of Ministers this week and is an 8.6% increase compared to last year…
AEMET issues warnings for intense heat across the Canary Islands from Sunday
Here are the full details as temperatures will exceed 34°C in the shade…
Spanish Government legalises ‘Airbnb-Style’ rentals for private boats
People who own recreational boats may rent them out for up to three months per year…
Three in four holiday lets already booked for August in the Canaries
Lanzarote leads in occupancy, with 9 out of 10 coastal properties already reserved for the peak summer month…
