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Man in critical condition after suffering heart attack while driving in south Tenerife
Man in critical condition after suffering heart attack while driving in south Tenerife

A medic and a doctor happened to close by and gave him CPR until an ambulance arrived…

What will Spain’s Property Tax hike mean for British expat homeowners?
What will Spain’s Property Tax hike mean for British expat homeowners?

Changes to Spanish tax laws could make second home ownership in Spain untenable for many expats and foreigners outside the EU…

Four arrested in Corralejo for committing 24 crimes in Fuerteventura
Four arrested in Corralejo for committing 24 crimes in Fuerteventura

They are aged between 19 and 28 years old, some with existing criminal records and restraining orders…

Maspalomas Council orders immediate demolition of illegal terraces in Meloneras
Maspalomas Council orders immediate demolition of illegal terraces in Meloneras

They have not only occupied space without permission, some have built on it…

House prices in the Canary Islands are now 60% higher than 20 years ago
House prices in the Canary Islands are now 60% higher than 20 years ago

This places the Canary Islands second among the Spanish regions with the highest accumulated price increases since 2005…

New law passed for quick eviction of squatters in two weeks
New law passed for quick eviction of squatters in two weeks

Squatting will be processed as a criminal offence using fast-track trials to speed up the system…

Spanish Government takes first step towards reducing working week to 37.5 hours
Spanish Government takes first step towards reducing working week to 37.5 hours

There is also a fine of €10,000 per employee to companies that don’t comply…

Top tips for finding unique and budget-friendly accommodation across Spain
Top tips for finding unique and budget-friendly accommodation across Spain

Spain offers numerous options for travellers who are looking for low-cost solutions and authentic experiences…

Car rolls into the sea in Arinaga after handbrake left off
Car rolls into the sea in Arinaga after handbrake left off

It belongs to the captain of a boat and was parked at the edge of the dock…

AENA is preparing an investment of more than €1 billion on Canary Islands airports
AENA is preparing an investment of more than €1 billion on Canary Islands airports

The majority of this funding will be for refurbishment and transformation of the terminals at Tenerife South, Tenerife North, and Lanzarote Airports…

Head-on collision in the south of Tenerife leaves several people injured
Head-on collision in the south of Tenerife leaves several people injured

In a second incident, a lorry veered off the road into a wall in El Rosario…

Police arrest five people in Tenerife for assaulting a tourist
Police arrest five people in Tenerife for assaulting a tourist

Citizen collaboration was key in identifying the attackers who were arrested at a bus station where they had also vandalised a vending machine…

The intersection of business and cars in the Canary Islands: How vehicles drive economic growth
The intersection of business and cars in the Canary Islands: How vehicles drive economic growth

Understanding the significance of cars in the business world can help companies optimise operations and maximise profitability…

68-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after falling onto rocks at Playa del Cura
68-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after falling onto rocks at Playa del Cura

She was in critical condition in cardiac arrest when paramedics started CPR and managed to revive her…

AEMET forecasts more rain in the Canary Islands this Tuesday
AEMET forecasts more rain in the Canary Islands this Tuesday

Here are the areas that varying amounts of rain are expected…

Limited access to Roque Nublo comes into effect along with shuttle bus service
Limited access to Roque Nublo comes into effect along with shuttle bus service

There is also a new shuttle bus service to get there as parking nearby has been closed to control traffic…

High-speed car chase in Mogán as drug dealer tries to escape police
High-speed car chase in Mogán as drug dealer tries to escape police

He drove the wrong way without any lights, mounted pavements nearly knocking over pedestrians, and tried to ram a police car…

Man rescued from drowning after boat capsizes near Fuerteventura
Man rescued from drowning after boat capsizes near Fuerteventura

The incident happened on Sunday just off Playa Blanca Beach…

How to go island hopping in the Canary Islands
How to go island hopping in the Canary Islands

There are seven main islands to explore, each with their own unique features, so make the most of your visit…