legal matters

Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?
Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?

Laws have become tougher over the last decade, but people, and some businesses, still don’t seem to know the rules…

Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands
Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands

47 people have died from drowning in the archipelago so far this year…

Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands
Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands

A cloudy and breezy day with some light rain and temperatures in the high 20s…

Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands
Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands

Organisations that treat addictions say that ease of accessibility to the drug has led to the increase…

Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year
Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year

There are urgent measures being taken to improve the island's water supply which is still in a critical situation…

The psychology of high-rollers: What drives big bets?
The psychology of high-rollers: What drives big bets?

Their behaviour is driven by a desire for excitement and a belief in controlling outcomes…

Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands
Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands

Despite its significant role in the islands' history, it is now the least populated municipality in the archipelago…

Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness
Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness

It was reported by Air Traffic Controllers who cleared the flight path so the plane could land as quickly as possible…

Man under investigation for document forgery and theft in Tenerife
Man under investigation for document forgery and theft in Tenerife

He was caught at a police checkpoint with an ITV sticker on his car that he had stolen from a rental car at his work…

The Canary Islands begin the week with cloudy skies and possible evening showers
The Canary Islands begin the week with cloudy skies and possible evening showers

There will also be some gusts of wind reaching 70 km/h in some inland areas. Full forecast here…

Man injured after car overturns in Santiago de Teide
Man injured after car overturns in Santiago de Teide

The incident took place on the TF-47 by Playa La Arena on Sunday morning…

New diving and marine science complex with artificial reefs to open in Tenerife
New diving and marine science complex with artificial reefs to open in Tenerife

It will feature a complex with access to artificial reefs along the coast in Guia de Isora to promote ecotourism and marine bio-diversity…

Electric scooter on motorway in south of Tenerife sparks outrage and safety concerns
Electric scooter on motorway in south of Tenerife sparks outrage and safety concerns

They are prohibited from being ridden on pavements, in pedestrian zones, through urban tunnels, and, crucially, on highways…

Serious concerns raised over the condition of ambulances in Tenerife
Serious concerns raised over the condition of ambulances in Tenerife

USO-Canarias say that the situation is “potentially dangerous for both emergency medical staff and patients”

The most famous people born In the Canary Islands
The most famous people born In the Canary Islands

Whether it's footballers, actors, actresses or directors, the archipelago has birthed some icons…

66% of Spaniards support reducing the working week to 37.5 hours
66% of Spaniards support reducing the working week to 37.5 hours

It is currently under negotiation between the Ministry of Labour, trade unions, and employer associations…

VIDEO: Stranded hikers rescued by helicopter from the cliffs of Los Gigantes
VIDEO: Stranded hikers rescued by helicopter from the cliffs of Los Gigantes

They were suffering from severe fatigue and couldn’t carry on…

Woman arrested with fake passport at Tenerife South Airport
Woman arrested with fake passport at Tenerife South Airport

She was attempting to pass through security when border control agents stopped her…

Here is the weather forecast for the end of August and beginning of September
Here is the weather forecast for the end of August and beginning of September

There will be some clouds and light rain as the summer holidays come to an end in the Canary Islands…

TF-1 motorway closed this Sunday in Las Chafiras
TF-1 motorway closed this Sunday in Las Chafiras

Diversions will be in place so that all the rubble can be removed from when the bridge was demolished…