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Spain’s gaming scene: Where to experience thrilling games and entertainment
Spain’s gaming scene: Where to experience thrilling games and entertainment

Spain boasts a dynamic gaming scene that caters to enthusiasts of both traditional and digital games…

United Airlines announce that Tenerife to New York flights are ending
United Airlines announce that Tenerife to New York flights are ending

Low passenger figures, particularly in the summer have led them to re-evaluate the service…

Man killed during robbery at restaurant in the south of Tenerife
Man killed during robbery at restaurant in the south of Tenerife

The deceased is believed to have been one of the thieves attempting to rob the restaurant. Two staff got stabbed during the incident…

Canary Islands airports set new passenger records this summer
Canary Islands airports set new passenger records this summer

AENA airports handled 93.5 million passengers in Spain between June and August, an 8.5% rise from 2023…

Decisions on issuing VV licences will be left to Local Councils
Decisions on issuing VV licences will be left to Local Councils

The Minister of Tourism for the Canary Islands has confirmed this. Full details here…

Two police officers arrested in Tenerife for embezzling money from tourists
Two police officers arrested in Tenerife for embezzling money from tourists

An internal investigation discovered they had hundreds of unprocessed traffic fines and several tens of thousands of euros in cash…

Discovering the hidden magic of the most unique waterfall in the Canary Islands
Discovering the hidden magic of the most unique waterfall in the Canary Islands

This waterfall and natural pool only comes to life when the dry climate gives way to winter rains making it a breathtaking sight…

Man arrested with over 1,000g of cocaine and €30,000 hidden in vehicle
Man arrested with over 1,000g of cocaine and €30,000 hidden in vehicle

He was stopped after a routine search at the port of Agaete while disembarking a ferry from Tenerife…

Police seize two owls in Teguise and report owner for keeping them in her bedroom
Police seize two owls in Teguise and report owner for keeping them in her bedroom

The woman had been displaying the owls in public charging tourists and residents to have photos taken with them…

Government announces updates to new holiday home rental law
Government announces updates to new holiday home rental law

There are some key changes for property owners and management companies as follows…

The Canary Islands’ lost treasure: A 140-year-old mystery worth 3.4 million euros
The Canary Islands’ lost treasure: A 140-year-old mystery worth 3.4 million euros

This legend, which has captivated the imagination of treasure hunters and divers, tells of lost riches, sunken ships, and undiscovered fortunes…

The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis
The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis

He would be the first pontiff to set foot in the archipelago, and is ‘deeply concerned’ about the ongoing humanitarian crisis…

Woman arrested for fraud in Arona after selling brother's €24,000 car without him knowing
Woman arrested for fraud in Arona after selling brother's €24,000 car without him knowing

She forged documents to make the sale but then the car couldn’t be transferred into the buyer’s name…

Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room
Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room

If a tenant's monthly rent exceeds 35% of their income, they are considered vulnerable by the state and may not be evicted…

Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas
Tuktuk tours banned in Maspalomas

An inspection found several regulatory violations by the owners who will have them confiscated if they are used…

Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands
Police warn of ‘carding’ scam in the Canary Islands costing victims thousands

The Guardia Civil explain how criminals can empty your bank account in seconds after receiving denuncias about it…

Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands
Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands

Tickets are available online from various digital platforms. Full details here…

Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands
Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands

More than half of the accidents on our roads involved alcohol or drugs use. Here are the new proposed limits…

IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands
IGN updates information on recent earthquakes in the Canary Islands

The 3.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday was the strongest in the region in the last 60 years…