legal matters

Should IGIC (VAT) be included in menu prices in the Canary Islands?
Should IGIC (VAT) be included in menu prices in the Canary Islands?

Here is a complete overview to give transparency to an ongoing argument…

Emergency raised to Level 2 in Gran Canaria due to fuel spill
Emergency raised to Level 2 in Gran Canaria due to fuel spill

Work has started to clean up the two closed beaches that have been affected…

The most exclusive restaurant in the Canary Islands, according to National Geographic
The most exclusive restaurant in the Canary Islands, according to National Geographic

The meat is cooked over natural geothermal vents providing a unique and sustainable way to prepare dishes…

Friday’s Weather Forecast: More clouds with northeasterly winds
Friday’s Weather Forecast: More clouds with northeasterly winds

Here is today’s forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

Spain breaks English hearts at Euro 2024
Spain breaks English hearts at Euro 2024

Spanish teams – both clubs and the national team – have faced off against foreign opposition 23 times since 2001, and have won them all!

Canary Islands propose fines for parents who fail to supervise kids at beaches and pools
Canary Islands propose fines for parents who fail to supervise kids at beaches and pools

“90% youngsters who drown is because the adults responsible for them aren’t paying attention”…

Tenerife requests suspending VV licenses amid ‘avalanche’ of applications
Tenerife requests suspending VV licenses amid ‘avalanche’ of applications

It is a reaction to the new laws due to come in to regulate holiday lets, but has meant more properties leaving the residential market…

State of Emergency declared in Gran Canaria due to oil slick
State of Emergency declared in Gran Canaria due to oil slick

Two beaches have already been closed and more are expected as it is advancing down the southeast coast…

Man with over 80 previous offences arrested for burglary in Los Cristianos
Man with over 80 previous offences arrested for burglary in Los Cristianos

He broke into an apartment where two British holidaymakers were staying and jumped over the balcony to get away…

Tenerife Cabildo to invest €30 million in rehabilitating 25kms of the TF-1 motorway
Tenerife Cabildo to invest €30 million in rehabilitating 25kms of the TF-1 motorway

This is just one of several things approved now the summer break has finished. Here are details of other projects…

Over 75% of Spaniards support limiting tourist apartments
Over 75% of Spaniards support limiting tourist apartments

Four Cabildos in the Canary Islands are pushing for a moratorium on new holiday rental licences…

Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude
Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude

Here's a detailed forecast for each island…

Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?
Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?

Here the rules and regulations that most people seem to ignore. Will the authorities take more notice when someone gets killed on one?

Luxury holidays in Croatia - Top travel destinations
Luxury holidays in Croatia - Top travel destinations

The country of 1,000 islands, rich culture, and unmatched natural beauty is a perfect spot for a luxurious break…

European fugitive arrested in the Canary Islands after two-year manhunt
European fugitive arrested in the Canary Islands after two-year manhunt

He is wanted for a large-scale fraud that netted over one million euros in late 2022…

Body of woman found floating 20 metres from the shore in Telde
Body of woman found floating 20 metres from the shore in Telde

Lifeguards tried to resuscitate her at the beach but unfortunately couldn’t revive her…

Maspalomas Beach is the only Spanish beach among top ten in Europe
Maspalomas Beach is the only Spanish beach among top ten in Europe

The beach stretches nearly three kilometres and is famous for its golden sands in the south of the island…

2024 Changes in Contractor Invoice Regulations: Key Takeaways
2024 Changes in Contractor Invoice Regulations: Key Takeaways

The Canary Islands are introducing significant changes to invoicing regulations impacting how businesses manage their financial documentation…

La Pinta beach in Costa Adeje is closed to the public again
La Pinta beach in Costa Adeje is closed to the public again

The council say it is a precautionary measure due to detecting excessive bacteria levels in the water…

Experience the French way of living: Top destinations in France you should visit
Experience the French way of living: Top destinations in France you should visit

The French have a unique way of living that many of us envy and wish to try at least once in our lifetime…