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The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis
The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis

He would be the first pontiff to set foot in the archipelago, and is ‘deeply concerned’ about the ongoing humanitarian crisis…

Woman arrested for fraud in Arona after selling brother's €24,000 car without him knowing
Woman arrested for fraud in Arona after selling brother's €24,000 car without him knowing

She forged documents to make the sale but then the car couldn’t be transferred into the buyer’s name…

Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room
Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room

If a tenant's monthly rent exceeds 35% of their income, they are considered vulnerable by the state and may not be evicted…

Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas
Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas

An inspection found several regulatory violations by the owners who will have them confiscated if they are used…

Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands
Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands

The Guardia Civil explain how criminals can empty your bank account in seconds after receiving denuncias about it…

Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands
Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands

Tickets are available online from various digital platforms. Full details here…

Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands
Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands

More than half of the accidents on our roads involved alcohol or drugs use. Here are the new proposed limits…

IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands
IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands

The 3.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday was the strongest in the region in the last 60 years…

Illegal bars and kiosks on Costa Adeje beaches face fines or closure
Illegal bars and kiosks on Costa Adeje beaches face fines or closure

They are accused of setting up various structures covering 1,776 square metres of the beach without proper authorisation…

How the Canary Islands are attracting Digital Nomads, adventure tourists and Amunra online gamers
How the Canary Islands are attracting Digital Nomads, adventure tourists and Amunra online gamers

The combination of favourable climate, modern amenities and diverse recreational opportunities appeals to all these groups…

Police uncover two 'Drugs Supermarkets' in Veronicas in the south of Tenerife
Police uncover two 'Drugs Supermarkets' in Veronicas in the south of Tenerife

They were like a ‘pick n mix’ of illegal narcotic substances. Five people aged 23 to 42 have been arrested…

All Canary Islands on Pre-alert due to strong winds and dangerous seas
All Canary Islands on Pre-alert due to strong winds and dangerous seas

The Government are urging people to take notice of the warnings and respect the power of the ocean…

Bocacangrejo's iconic heart murals painted over after vandalism
Bocacangrejo's iconic heart murals painted over after vandalism

Vandals graffitied the artwork so the artist responsible for them all, painted over everything wiping them all out…

How the fishing theme enhances the Big Bass Splash slot experience
How the fishing theme enhances the Big Bass Splash slot experience

Big Bass Splash creates an immersive slot experience with stunning visuals, engaging features, and rewarding gameplay...

German fugitive arrested in south Tenerife near Cannabis Club
German fugitive arrested in south Tenerife near Cannabis Club

Police were tipped off that he was hiding in Los Cristianos by the Fugitive Section of the Police Headquarters in Madrid…

New luxury hotel in the south of Tenerife set to open in 2026
New luxury hotel in the south of Tenerife set to open in 2026

The complex will have 384 rooms with terraces, including 29 suites with swimming pools and three villas…

43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax
43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax

A new survey explored residents' attitudes towards tourism by asking respondents about its impact on the islands...

Why the Canary Islands are becoming a popular tourist destination for gamers
Why the Canary Islands are becoming a popular tourist destination for gamers

The video game industry has been registering tremendous growth thanks to the tax benefits in the archipelago…

Adeje Town Hall launches campaign to reduce the dumping of rubble and waste in public places
Adeje Town Hall launches campaign to reduce the dumping of rubble and waste in public places

Several companies have already been caught in the act of illegally disposing of construction and electrical materials…

Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday
Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday

AEMET has activated alerts due to strong winds as follows…