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National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas
National Police officer hailed a hero for saving man’s life after stabbing in Las Americas

The victim was stabbed in the neck and the female officer kept him alive until paramedics arrived and took him for emergency surgery…

El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination
El Médano Beach closed again due to more faecal contamination

A temporary ban on swimming is in place until tests show it is safe to go back into the water…

VIDEO: Activists storm Hotel Papagayo Arena to protest its illegality
VIDEO: Activists storm Hotel Papagayo Arena to protest its illegality

They gave fliers to hotel guests and filled buckets with water from the pool while protesting against water shortages for residents…

Scuba diver collapses and dies just after exiting the water in Lanzarote
Scuba diver collapses and dies just after exiting the water in Lanzarote

Paramedics tried to revive him but couldn’t save his life…

The role of digital advertising in the success of online casinos
The role of digital advertising in the success of online casinos

This article has Insights from the Canary Islands and South Africa into how the industry has been grown with digital media influences…

Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport
Man arrested for stealing perfumes worth €5,570 at Tenerife South Airport

He bought flight tickets specifically to access departures so he could steal from the Duty Free shop…

Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas
Three arrested after being caught in the act selling drugs in Playa Las Americas

Police were carrying out surveillance on one person when they witnessed the second deal and made more arrests…

VIDEO: 'Comet of the Century' spotted from Teide Observatory in Tenerife
VIDEO: 'Comet of the Century' spotted from Teide Observatory in Tenerife

It was captured in a timelapse video from the observatory on Izaña mountain…

AEMET activates rain warning in the Canary Islands,
AEMET activates rain warning in the Canary Islands,

The Regional Government maintains the pre-alert for adverse coastal conditions in five islands…

74-year-old woman rescued after falling on hiking trail in Southern Tenerife
74-year-old woman rescued after falling on hiking trail in Southern Tenerife

She was near the Punta de Rasca lighthouse when she needed rescuing from an area difficult to access…

The role of tourism in shaping the Canary Islands' economy
The role of tourism in shaping the Canary Islands' economy

Foreign tourists reportedly spent over 20.3 billion euros in the Canary Island in 2023 alone…

Canary Islands income by postcode: where are the highest and the lowest earners?
Canary Islands income by postcode: where are the highest and the lowest earners?

Data shows significant income disparities across Canary Islands, but also in the same cities!

Guardia Civil Intercepts a flying boat near Puerto Mogan
Guardia Civil Intercepts a flying boat near Puerto Mogan

The unusual craft was flying at an estimated speed of around 55 km/h with a paying customer on board, but no licences to do so!

Warning as venomous 'Blue Dragon' detected at beach in the south of Tenerife
Warning as venomous 'Blue Dragon' detected at beach in the south of Tenerife

A purple flag is displayed, which signals the presence of harmful marine wildlife, alongside the yellow flag already in place…

EU postpones the launch of Entry/Exit System again
EU postpones the launch of Entry/Exit System again

November 10th is no longer feasible because as three main countries are not ready…

From the UK to Spain: A Poker Player’s Travel Guide
From the UK to Spain: A Poker Player’s Travel Guide

From bustling cities with casinos to picturesque coastal towns hosting international tournaments, Spain has something for every poker enthusiast...

Palm Mar residents protest against nightly noise and street parties
Palm Mar residents protest against nightly noise and street parties

Complaints have gone up massively since a new aparthotel opened in the residential resort…

Forecasts show light rain and strong winds for the western Canary Islands this Sunday
Forecasts show light rain and strong winds for the western Canary Islands this Sunday

There will be blue skies and temperatures around 25°C, but expect some blowy and wet conditions in various areas…

Man drowns at La Arenita Beach in the south of Tenerife
Man drowns at La Arenita Beach in the south of Tenerife

He was found floating face down in the sea and another person was in difficulty due to the conditions…

Two earthquakes detected in the Canary Islands in the last 24 hours
Two earthquakes detected in the Canary Islands in the last 24 hours

One measured 3.0 on the Richter scale at a depth of 19 kilometres. More details here…