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70 emergency responders leave for Valencia to help with the emergency
70 emergency responders leave for Valencia to help with the emergency

The Canary Islands Government has sent critical resources to support recovery operations after the flooding…

National Geographic names the best Canary Island for diving
National Geographic names the best Canary Island for diving

With crystal clear waters and colourful marine life it is an amazing experience whether snorkelling or scuba diving…

55 dead and 1,786 rescued in tragic weekend on the Canary Migration Route
55 dead and 1,786 rescued in tragic weekend on the Canary Migration Route

Maritime Rescue intercepted 29 boats in Canary Island waters, one of which had been at sea for over three weeks…

Man arrested for 20 hotel and apartment robberies in Playa Blanca
Man arrested for 20 hotel and apartment robberies in Playa Blanca

Police estimate the total value of the stolen items to be approximately 25,000 euros…

CD Tenerife and UD Las Palmas Donate Ticket Proceeds to DANA Disaster Victims
CD Tenerife and UD Las Palmas Donate Ticket Proceeds to DANA Disaster Victims

The two Canarian football teams are leading the way with charitable contributions to DANA victims…

One lucky winner scoops €2 million lottery jackpot with ticket bought at a Canary Islands airport
One lucky winner scoops €2 million lottery jackpot with ticket bought at a Canary Islands airport

The ticket from Friday’s draw has been validated and the holder needs to collect their prize…

The legendary haunted hiking trail in the Canary Islands
The legendary haunted hiking trail in the Canary Islands

Enthusiasts of the unexplained find this trail ideal to investigate or simply experience the unique atmosphere of the ravine…

Holidaymakers outraged over deteriorating conditions at Oliva Beach Hotel
Holidaymakers outraged over deteriorating conditions at Oliva Beach Hotel

Bad reviews and complaints have flooded in as uncertainty about the hotels future continues…

VIDEO: Helicopter rescues man from difficult-to-access beach area in Tenerife
VIDEO: Helicopter rescues man from difficult-to-access beach area in Tenerife

The fire brigade couldn’t reach him so the GES helicopter was called in to airlift him from the rocks…

EasyJet flight to Gatwick forced to return to the Canary Islands due to a bird strike
EasyJet flight to Gatwick forced to return to the Canary Islands due to a bird strike

After complete safety checks they eventually landed in the UK over 8 hours behind schedule…

Knife attack in a south Tenerife street leaves victim hospitalised
Knife attack in a south Tenerife street leaves victim hospitalised

He was stabbed in the chest several times in broad daylight…

40% of new homes in the Canary Islands are owned by people with five or more properties
40% of new homes in the Canary Islands are owned by people with five or more properties

Experts say that two demands exist: that of those who want a property to live in, and that of those who want more investment…

Supercars take centre stage at the 23rd Tenerife Classic Car Rally
Supercars take centre stage at the 23rd Tenerife Classic Car Rally

The rally began with a showcase of modern high-performance vehicles, including Ferraris, McLarens, and Lamborghinis…

Health Service reports that 0.01% of those vaccinated for Covid-19 had severe side effects
Health Service reports that 0.01% of those vaccinated for Covid-19 had severe side effects

They have had 172 cases among the 1.7 million people in the archipelago that have had the vaccine…

Five arrested in Tenerife for kidnapping and murder of man found burned in tunnel
Five arrested in Tenerife for kidnapping and murder of man found burned in tunnel

They allegedly set him on fire so that he couldn’t be identified and so that they couldn’t be linked to his death…

Courts approve extradition of Hungarian kidnapping suspect living in Tenerife
Courts approve extradition of Hungarian kidnapping suspect living in Tenerife

He was arrested in Arona in the south of Tenerife and faces seven years in jail…

Human remains discovered in a remote mass grave in the Canary Islands
Human remains discovered in a remote mass grave in the Canary Islands

So far the remains of four adult men and bullet casings used by the army during the Civil War have been retrieved…

Granadilla Council approves First Ordinance to regulate holiday rental properties
Granadilla Council approves First Ordinance to regulate holiday rental properties

There are key points that will prevent VV licences being issued and residential properties being used for holiday lets…

AEMET assures of stable weather this weekend in the Canary Islands
AEMET assures of stable weather this weekend in the Canary Islands

Temperatures will be in the mid-20s with mostly clear blue skies. Full forecast here…

Canary Islands have had 10.9 million foreign visitors this year marking a 10% increase
Canary Islands have had 10.9 million foreign visitors this year marking a 10% increase

The archipelago is the third largest destination for international arrivals in the whole of Spain…