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Red alerts are activated for fires with two more outbreaks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Red alerts are activated for fires with two more outbreaks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

The government has activated the maximum alert due to the dryness of the land, the heat, and the wind...

The observatory in La Palma is evacuated due to the proximity of the fire
The observatory in La Palma is evacuated due to the proximity of the fire

Latest satellite images from NASA show that the smoke from the fire is visible from space...

Heat, waves and wind, these are the active warnings in the Islands this weekend
Heat, waves and wind, these are the active warnings in the Islands this weekend

Temperatures of 37°C are still forecast in some areas, with winds up to 90km/h, here’s all you need to know...

FIRE UPDATE: The fire now covers 11,000 acres and 2,000 people have been evacuated
FIRE UPDATE: The fire now covers 11,000 acres and 2,000 people have been evacuated

The fire started near the LP-1 highway in Puntagorda. Evacuees are being taken to a sports centre for safety...

UPDATE: Yelena Isinbáyeva officially lives in the south of Tenerife
UPDATE: Yelena Isinbáyeva officially lives in the south of Tenerife

New information shows that she is living in Palm Mar with her family and owns other property in Callao Salvaje...

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year with a new record of 44.8°C
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year with a new record of 44.8°C

The heatwave has left several marks on the islands already this summer with record temperatures, flight diversions, and outbreaks of fire…

Second outbreak of fire in two days in Tenerife due to the heat
Second outbreak of fire in two days in Tenerife due to the heat

The flames are affecting an area of abandoned farmland in Los Realejos…

Legal companies say that illegal excursion outlets are killing their business
Legal companies say that illegal excursion outlets are killing their business

They claim that they are occupying public spaces without permits, without the correct licences, and without any official control...

Tenerife will have its first drone show on Saturday
Tenerife will have its first drone show on Saturday

The exhibition will last 10 minutes and is being showcased as an alternative to fireworks in the Canary Islands...

VIDEO: Tourists surprised as boat with 40 migrants arrives at beach in the south of Tenerife
VIDEO: Tourists surprised as boat with 40 migrants arrives at beach in the south of Tenerife

Three occupants of the boat had to be taken to Hospital for various treatments...

VIDEO: Amazing sighting of killer whales between Tenerife and El Hierro
VIDEO: Amazing sighting of killer whales between Tenerife and El Hierro

Scientists said: "It is only the second time in twenty years that we have had an encounter like this"

Bank of England interest rate hike speculation rocks the pound
Bank of England interest rate hike speculation rocks the pound

Staying on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively...

The Canary Islands are facing the hottest day of the year today of 43°C
The Canary Islands are facing the hottest day of the year today of 43°C

Here are where the highest temperatures were yesterday in the daytime and overnight where it didn’t drop below 30°C in some places...

The Cabildo reports an outbreak of fire in the hills of south Tenerife
The Cabildo reports an outbreak of fire in the hills of south Tenerife

It has mainly affected dry grass in La Escalona and has been attended to by the Fire Brigade and BRIFOR...

203 people died in the Canary Islands last summer from extreme heat
203 people died in the Canary Islands last summer from extreme heat

With high temperatures and heat waves in the islands, here is why you should be careful in the sun and take precautions...

Hotel workers praised for removing towels from sunbeds not being used
Hotel workers praised for removing towels from sunbeds not being used

People have videoed staff at resorts in Lanzarote and Tenerife trying to combat sunbed hoggers…

Fernando Clavijo is officially sworn in as president of the Canary Islands
Fernando Clavijo is officially sworn in as president of the Canary Islands

His investiture is complete after an absolute majority vote of the plenary session of the regional Parliament…

18-year-old fugitive wanted for murder is arrested in the Canary Islands
18-year-old fugitive wanted for murder is arrested in the Canary Islands

The police managed to locate and arrest him in Playa del Ingles after a tip off from the Swedish authorities…

Yelena Isinbáyeva: Major of the Russian Armed Forces found in Tenerife
Yelena Isinbáyeva: Major of the Russian Armed Forces found in Tenerife

Putin's rumoured girlfriend was a supporter of the Russian invasion and has a dark political past...

VIDEO: Bus driver is attacked by a passenger in Maspalomas
VIDEO: Bus driver is attacked by a passenger in Maspalomas

The incident took place on the number 73 route and was caught on video by another passenger...