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Sindbis virus is detected for the first time in Spain
Sindbis virus is detected for the first time in Spain

It is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. There have been outbreaks in Scandinavia and South Africa, but it hasn’t been detected in Spain before…

Tragedy as man killed in paragliding accident in Tenerife
Tragedy as man killed in paragliding accident in Tenerife

There is a police investigation into the cause of the accident…

Tourism continues to drive rent prices sky-high in the Canary Islands
Tourism continues to drive rent prices sky-high in the Canary Islands

How much longer can this paradise sustain its allure before becoming a lifeless postcard?

Tenerife Cabildo allocates €5.1 million for roadworks on key routes
Tenerife Cabildo allocates €5.1 million for roadworks on key routes

These works are part of a broader rehabilitation plan covering over 600 kilometres of roads on the island…

IGN reports three new earthquakes in the Canary Islands, one felt by the public
IGN reports three new earthquakes in the Canary Islands, one felt by the public

The strongest one was just off the coast of Fuerteventura with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale…

Government updates weather alerts in the Canary Islands
Government updates weather alerts in the Canary Islands

Warnings for dangerous coastal conditions have been extended well into next week…

5 game-themed Slots found in the Canary Islands
5 game-themed Slots found in the Canary Islands

Many of these are nostalgic classics designed to engage players with unique themes, vibrant visuals, and interactive gameplay…

Scientists on alert as the ground at Teide has risen by one centimetre
Scientists on alert as the ground at Teide has risen by one centimetre

This indicates increasing pressure within Tenerife’s hydrothermal system amid increased seismic activity since 2022…

Canary Islands Police arrest two people for serious knife injuries in mass brawl
Canary Islands Police arrest two people for serious knife injuries in mass brawl

The incident took place in Fuerteventura where another man has been arrested for suspected murder…

Why is it best to have health insurance in Spain without copayments?
Why is it best to have health insurance in Spain without copayments?

Copayments are the amount that the policyholder has to pay when using certain medical services included in their policy…

Ryanair flight to Stansted diverted to Tenerife due to suspected tail strike
Ryanair flight to Stansted diverted to Tenerife due to suspected tail strike

It had to burn off fuel before air traffic controllers could clear the approach to facilitate landing…

Man found guilty of killing ex-wife in Adeje
Man found guilty of killing ex-wife in Adeje

The jury determined that the crime was premeditated and planned meticulously…

Teide National Park is finalist for prestigious National Geographic award
Teide National Park is finalist for prestigious National Geographic award

The winner will be decided by the public. Here’s how to vote…

Two men caught carrying six kilos of hashish in a supermarket bag in Fuerteventura
Two men caught carrying six kilos of hashish in a supermarket bag in Fuerteventura

Police saw them acting nervously in the street while on a routine patrol…

National Lottery first prize hits Tenerife with winning number 45,971
National Lottery first prize hits Tenerife with winning number 45,971

Every ticket is part of a ten-ticket series in this lottery known as a decimo…

Four squatters face trial for selling cocaine and heroin
Four squatters face trial for selling cocaine and heroin

They turned the property they were squatting in, into an illegal drugs den…

Is it legal to use Cryptocurrency in the Canary Islands?
Is it legal to use Cryptocurrency in the Canary Islands?

As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life people want to know how they can use it more…

Restoration of the Mirador de La Paloma in Costa Adeje is complete
Restoration of the Mirador de La Paloma in Costa Adeje is complete

The viewpoint in La Caleta now offers breathtaking sea views while seamlessly blending into the natural contours of the Tenerife landscape…

The Canary Islands and Spanish government near agreement for relocation of migrant children
The Canary Islands and Spanish government near agreement for relocation of migrant children

As of now the responsibility for their care is sole responsibility of the area they arrive in, but the islands cannot cope…