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Learning to care for a Giant Tortoise: Practical wildlife training in Fuerteventura
Learning to care for a Giant Tortoise: Practical wildlife training in Fuerteventura

These camps are quickly becoming a leading training ground for future animal care professionals…

One of Spain’s Most Wanted fugitives surrenders due to pressure of being ‘on the run’
One of Spain’s Most Wanted fugitives surrenders due to pressure of being ‘on the run’

He handed himself in and told police that he couldn’t handle the mounting pressure of being relentlessly pursued…

New study validates feasibility of ‘Flying Boats’ for the Canary Islands
New study validates feasibility of ‘Flying Boats’ for the Canary Islands

They are faster and cleaner than conventional transport flying just half a metre above the sea between the islands…

Holidays in the Canary Islands in 2025: Trends, Prices, and Fashion
Holidays in the Canary Islands in 2025: Trends, Prices, and Fashion

As we move into the 2025 season, the Canary Islands continue to evolve as a destination, responding to both global and local travel trends…

Rainfall levels in the Canary Islands below average since October
Rainfall levels in the Canary Islands below average since October

In the first quarter of the hydrological year it is almost 10% less than expected…

New EU regulation stops banks from charging for instant transfers
New EU regulation stops banks from charging for instant transfers

They have been charging between €0.95 and €12 for this service which is now forbidden…

Two more arrested for the murder of a tourist in Corralejo
Two more arrested for the murder of a tourist in Corralejo

One of them is accused of multiple offences, including murder, violent robbery, and identity theft…

Guardia Civil arrest group of six thieves in the south of Tenerife
Guardia Civil arrest group of six thieves in the south of Tenerife

They have been linked to 12 cases of theft targeting holidaymakers at tourist hotspots…

Why folding electric bikes are the ideal choice for flexible riding
Why folding electric bikes are the ideal choice for flexible riding

They are designed to be easily folded and carried so you can take them on a bus and store them easily at home…

Debate over another minimum wage increase which has gone up by 60% since 2018
Debate over another minimum wage increase which has gone up by 60% since 2018

The minimum wage is set to rise by up to €50 per month to €1,184 in 14 payments…

COVID vaccination rates drop in the Canary Islands as uptake of flu jabs increases
COVID vaccination rates drop in the Canary Islands as uptake of flu jabs increases

Health officials continue to stress the importance of immunisation for all…

AEMET upgrades two main weather radars to improve forecasting
AEMET upgrades two main weather radars to improve forecasting

There are new state-of-the-art radars in Tenerife and Gran Canaria which will improve ability to analyse and predict weather patterns…

Overflowing rubbish sparks outcry from residents in Las Palmas
Overflowing rubbish sparks outcry from residents in Las Palmas

Piles of rubbish and overflowing bins have become a familiar sight attracting rats and swarms of flies…

5 key features to look for in a modern ICP-OES instrument
5 key features to look for in a modern ICP-OES instrument

Whether in an industrial lab, environmental monitoring, or academic research, selecting the right ICP-OES instrument is critical…

Bar staff and waiters are the most in-demand job in southern Tenerife
Bar staff and waiters are the most in-demand job in southern Tenerife

They accounted for almost 20% of all employment contracts signed in December 2024 across the Canary Islands…

Landing gear of TUI Boeing 737 collapses shortly after landing
Landing gear of TUI Boeing 737 collapses shortly after landing

The aircraft had just flown from Malaga to Brussels and all passengers and crew had disembarked before it happened…

Access to the iconic Roque Nublo will require reservation from February 3rd
Access to the iconic Roque Nublo will require reservation from February 3rd

This is the first place in Gran Canaria introducing this kind of system to control numbers and protect the environment…

Woman stages protest in middle of the road over lack of taxis in Lanzarote
Woman stages protest in middle of the road over lack of taxis in Lanzarote

The incident highlights the growing frustration among residents of priority for tourists…

The Canary Islands officially recorded 1,608 earthquakes in 2024
The Canary Islands officially recorded 1,608 earthquakes in 2024

Most were at Enmedio Volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria followed by activity under Mount Teide…

Fiido Cycle to Work Scheme: How to save money and enhance your commute
Fiido Cycle to Work Scheme: How to save money and enhance your commute

This is a government-supported program designed to encourage employees to commute by bicycle instead of driving or using public transport…