legal matters

Two National Police Officers arrested for their involvement in organised crime
Two National Police Officers arrested for their involvement in organised crime

They have been remanded in custody on charges of extortion, threats, breach of confidentiality, and drug trafficking…

Bahía del Duque is ranked among Europe's best 25 resorts
Bahía del Duque is ranked among Europe's best 25 resorts

The luxury resort in Costa Adeje is one of just three resorts in Spain to be included in the rankings…

Spring Hotels hosts its first open day for hospitality students
Spring Hotels hosts its first open day for hospitality students

This initiative aims to strengthen ties with local training and education facilities and attract new talent to the hospitality sector…

Oil spill and accidents cause chaos on the roads in Las Palmas
Oil spill and accidents cause chaos on the roads in Las Palmas

Several accidents have occurred as a result of the spill with at least two people injured. More details here…

Canary Islands sets record of 14 consecutive months with over a million foreign visitors
Canary Islands sets record of 14 consecutive months with over a million foreign visitors

2024 is on target to set a new record for tourism beating 2017 when more than 16 million people came to the islands…

Canary Islands Tourism Minister criticises October 20th protests in tourist areas
Canary Islands Tourism Minister criticises October 20th protests in tourist areas

She says that holding these demonstrations on the streets of main tourist hubs is a “mistake” with huge negative consequences…

Weather warnings activated in five Canary Islands for wind, heat, and rough seas
Weather warnings activated in five Canary Islands for wind, heat, and rough seas

Here is a breakdown of all the alerts and the island they are active in…

Maspalomas to have new 4-star hotel with conversion of apartment complex
Maspalomas to have new 4-star hotel with conversion of apartment complex

The council say that it shows their intention to modernise Playa Del Ingles for tourists…

UK detectives are widening their net to Spain in the search for 21-year-old Thomas Dures
UK detectives are widening their net to Spain in the search for 21-year-old Thomas Dures

There is a £20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest for his involvement in a murder case…

Foreign Office issues warning to Brits ahead of EU Entry/Exit System launch
Foreign Office issues warning to Brits ahead of EU Entry/Exit System launch

Things are changing for anyone who wants to enter or exit the EU without an EU passport, including a British one…

Spain wants earlier closing time for bars and restaurants due to reduced working hours
Spain wants earlier closing time for bars and restaurants due to reduced working hours

Business owners are concerned that this will deter tourists from coming back here on holiday…

Surge in migrant arrivals to Canary Islands: 4,050 in the last 15 days
Surge in migrant arrivals to Canary Islands: 4,050 in the last 15 days

30,808 migrants have arrived in the Canary Islands since the beginning of 2024, nearly double that of the same period in 2023…

Multiple accidents caused major delays on the TF-1 motorway this Tuesday
Multiple accidents caused major delays on the TF-1 motorway this Tuesday

There were two accidents involving three cars in each, one in Radazul, and one near Parque La Reina…

The Guardia Civil find illegal food products in a suitcase at Tenerife North Airport
The Guardia Civil find illegal food products in a suitcase at Tenerife North Airport

Two people are being investigated for selling these products illegally on the island that have no certification…

Two dead in south Tenerife after head-on collision caused by ‘kamikaze’ driver
Two dead in south Tenerife after head-on collision caused by ‘kamikaze’ driver

The accident happened on the TF-653 by Camping Nauta on Monday night…

The ‘Giant of the Seas’ docks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The ‘Giant of the Seas’ docks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Sun Princess is a cutting-edge new cruise ship which is literally a floating city…

Police hunt for arsonist behind string of car fires in Los Cristianos
Police hunt for arsonist behind string of car fires in Los Cristianos

At least twelve cars have been set on fire since the beginning of the year…

As many landlords want to ‘kick out’ tenants, here are your contractual rights
As many landlords want to ‘kick out’ tenants, here are your contractual rights

You can stay in your home even if the landlord doesn’t want to renew the contract…

Police raid fake cannabis club in Veronicas and arrest two people
Police raid fake cannabis club in Veronicas and arrest two people

The detainees resisted arrest and assaulted the officers so now also face charges for inuring a person in authority…

A sunny day with some cloudy intervals in the Canary Islands this Monday
A sunny day with some cloudy intervals in the Canary Islands this Monday

Temperatures will reach 28°C in some areas. Full forecast for each island here…