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The Canary Islands will finally address laws for tourist municipalities after almost 30 years
The Canary Islands will finally address laws for tourist municipalities after almost 30 years

This is a longstanding issue first addressed in 1995 but never completed leaving outdated tourism regulations in place for 28 years…

It is hoped that a DANA will bring significant rainfall to the Canaries over Easter
It is hoped that a DANA will bring significant rainfall to the Canaries over Easter

If the isolated high-level depression comes it will bring a change in the weather which is needed to combat the pre-alert for forest fires…

Pre-alert activated for forest fires in five of the Canary Islands
Pre-alert activated for forest fires in five of the Canary Islands

This is very unusual for this time of year and is a reflection on the dry and hot weather we have been experiencing which is not forecast to change…

The EU wants to make it easier for foreigners to work in EU countries
The EU wants to make it easier for foreigners to work in EU countries

This includes opening the door for Brits to come and work in Spain and the Canary Islands to combat staff shortages…

Canary Islands Government declares fourth pre-alert for Calima this year
Canary Islands Government declares fourth pre-alert for Calima this year

Temperatures are touching 30 degrees in the islands and the hot Saharan wind has a lot to do with that…

The Canary Islands has the highest divorce rate in Spain
The Canary Islands has the highest divorce rate in Spain

The archipelago had more divorces, separations, and annulments than anywhere else in the country…

Winner of Friday’s €130 million Euromillions jackpot is in Spain
Winner of Friday’s €130 million Euromillions jackpot is in Spain

One lucky person holds the single winning ticket from last night's draw and another wins El Millon…

The heat returns to the Canary Islands with temperatures up to 30°C
The heat returns to the Canary Islands with temperatures up to 30°C

Here is today's weather forecast for each of the islands…

This winter is the first with no snow on Teide for 108 years
This winter is the first with no snow on Teide for 108 years

On average, it was 2.5 degrees warmer than usual, with January and February classified as “extremely warm”

A change in Spanish driving licences that could affect all drivers
A change in Spanish driving licences that could affect all drivers

There is a proposed change in category B licences, the most common ones held in Spain…

Canary Islands takes first steps to limit the number of holiday homes
Canary Islands takes first steps to limit the number of holiday homes

A new law will restrict the construction of new buildings solely for holiday home use and there will be new legislation to get a rental licence…

Spain is the top holiday hotspot for Brits with the Canary Islands leading the way
Spain is the top holiday hotspot for Brits with the Canary Islands leading the way

Tourism figures for 2023 show that Spain had more than 18% of all British holidaymakers last year…

AEMET forecasts rain in the south of the Canary Islands this Monday
AEMET forecasts rain in the south of the Canary Islands this Monday

Temperature changes will be minimal with a slight decrease expected to 23 degrees Celsius…

Weather warnings activated in the Canary Islands: effective from tonight
Weather warnings activated in the Canary Islands: effective from tonight

The Government has upgraded the pre-alert for adverse coastal phenomena declared on Thursday to a full alert…

Drought is “desertifying” six square kilometres of land in the Islands every year
Drought is “desertifying” six square kilometres of land in the Islands every year

The forecasted weather models for the next 25 years predict a 7% decrease in precipitation and a temperature rise of 2°C…

The Canary Islands see trains as the way forward for sustainable mobility
The Canary Islands see trains as the way forward for sustainable mobility

The Ministry of Transport for Spain is supporting the initiative aiming to get EU funding to speed up the process to address traffic problems…

AEMET confirms that February 2024 was the hottest on record in the Canary Islands
AEMET confirms that February 2024 was the hottest on record in the Canary Islands

Temperatures exceeded 31 degrees Celsius and the islands only had 23% of expected rainfall…

Mostly clear skies and northeast winds expected in the Canary Islands this Wednesday
Mostly clear skies and northeast winds expected in the Canary Islands this Wednesday

Here is today's weather forecast for each of the islands…

Health alert across Spain due to strawberries contaminated with Hepatitis A
Health alert across Spain due to strawberries contaminated with Hepatitis A

It is believed that they were irrigated with sewage water and pose a “serious” risk to human health…

Safety recommendations issued as warnings for bad sea conditions continue
Safety recommendations issued as warnings for bad sea conditions continue

The Government has ended the pre-alert for strong winds and urges people to follow their advice for their own safety…