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The Guard Civil destroys over 1,500 confiscated weapons in the Canary Islands
The Guard Civil destroys over 1,500 confiscated weapons in the Canary Islands

Efforts aim to ensure "these weapons never end up on the black market in the hands of criminals”

Migrants aboard the capsized boat had been without food or water for two days
Migrants aboard the capsized boat had been without food or water for two days

They drank seawater to stay alive which contributed to panic during the rescue attempt

17 towns in Lanzarote left without water due to desalination plant breakdown
17 towns in Lanzarote left without water due to desalination plant breakdown

55% of water gets lost through leaks in the pipe network due to the aging infrastructure…

How the Canary Islands became a haven for the iGaming Industry
How the Canary Islands became a haven for the iGaming Industry

Location, reduced tax, and student qualifications are all benefits for companies setting up in the Canary Islands…

Get Ready! Cirque du Soleil's dazzling new show 'Bazzar' premieres in the Canaries
Get Ready! Cirque du Soleil's dazzling new show 'Bazzar' premieres in the Canaries

The world's best acrobats and artists will be performing nightly in Maspalomas until January…

Rescuers don’t expect to find bodies from the shipwrecked boat of migrants for 3 days
Rescuers don’t expect to find bodies from the shipwrecked boat of migrants for 3 days

Someone loses their life every 45 minutes trying to reach Canarian shores across the Atlantic from Africa…

The 6km stone wall that divided one of the Canary Islands from coast to coast
The 6km stone wall that divided one of the Canary Islands from coast to coast

The first known mention of this stone barrier is found in the 15th-century Norman chronicle ‘Le Canarien’…

Man in critical condition after near drowning at hotel in Tenerife
Man in critical condition after near drowning at hotel in Tenerife

He was pulled from the pool unconscious and is fighting for his life in hospital…

Trends in Slot Themes: What’s Hot in the Casino Industry Today?
Trends in Slot Themes: What’s Hot in the Casino Industry Today?

As slot providers push their boundaries, we expect to see even more inventive and interesting themed slots on the horizon…

Tragedy in the Canaries: 9 dead and 48 missing after boat capsizes near El Hierro
Tragedy in the Canaries: 9 dead and 48 missing after boat capsizes near El Hierro

One of the bodies recovered was that of a teenager believed to be aged between 12 and 15 years old…

Viral video sparks renewed criticism of camel rides in Lanzarote for "Abusive Treatment"
Viral video sparks renewed criticism of camel rides in Lanzarote for "Abusive Treatment"

The Franz Weber Foundation is calling for an end to this activity for tourists…

Tenerife holidaymakers warned of mobile phone scam in popular tourist areas
Tenerife holidaymakers warned of mobile phone scam in popular tourist areas

A British expat has warned visitors to the island about a scam involving their mobile phones…

The role of sustainability speakers in addressing Climate Change
The role of sustainability speakers in addressing Climate Change

Climate change is one of the biggest issues in the modern world and companies have a responsibility to create a sustainable environment…

67-year-old woman drowns at Playa del Ingles beach
67-year-old woman drowns at Playa del Ingles beach

Red Cross lifeguards pulled her from the water and administered CPR but couldn’t revive her…

Saturday’s Weather: Rain in the north of the Canary Islands
Saturday’s Weather: Rain in the north of the Canary Islands

Here is today’s forecast and temperatures for each of the islands…

New anti-mass tourism protests to take place on the streets of tourist areas on October 20th
New anti-mass tourism protests to take place on the streets of tourist areas on October 20th

The protests will coincide with World Tourism Day. Full details of where they are taking place here…

Ryanair CEO proposes two-drink limit to combat alcohol-fuelled flight disruptions
Ryanair CEO proposes two-drink limit to combat alcohol-fuelled flight disruptions

He compared the situation to drink-driving, stressing the risks of allowing intoxicated people on aircraft at 33,000 feet…

British couple sentenced for indecent behaviour on Tenerife flight
British couple sentenced for indecent behaviour on Tenerife flight

The couple were met by police and removed from the easyJet plane after performing sex act in front of horrified passengers…

How the Canary Islands have become a hub for cultural entertainment
How the Canary Islands have become a hub for cultural entertainment

Colonised by Spain in the 15th century, the islands are influenced by different cultures from Africa, Europe, and Latin America…

Dead body of a man retrieved from the Inagua Nature Reserve
Dead body of a man retrieved from the Inagua Nature Reserve

It is believed to be that of a climber who fell in very difficult area to access…