legal matters

Tourist municipalities look for answers to implementing a tourist tax
Tourist municipalities look for answers to implementing a tourist tax

The 13 official ‘tourism municipalities’ in the Canary Islands want to find the best way to introduce a visitor tax…

Thieves illegally rent out home in the Canary Islands while the owner was on holiday
Thieves illegally rent out home in the Canary Islands while the owner was on holiday

They took deposits from renters, moved out all her belongings, and stole over €6,000 in cash…

Jay Slaters mother has received disgraceful ‘joke’ phone calls saying where he is
Jay Slaters mother has received disgraceful ‘joke’ phone calls saying where he is

"People have called to tell me that they have Jay because he owes them money. It's disgusting," she has told the British media…

Over 25,000 homes are waiting for building licenses in the Canary Islands
Over 25,000 homes are waiting for building licenses in the Canary Islands

Licences can take between 12 and 18 months to be processed which in many cases is longer than the construction takes…

Lidl chicken found to be contaminated with listeria, diarrheal pathogens and other bacteria
Lidl chicken found to be contaminated with listeria, diarrheal pathogens and other bacteria

A scientific analysis examines hundreds of trays of chicken and results showed that 71% of the meat was affected…

UPDATE: Police search with dogs and drones for Jay Slater in barren Tenerife landscape
UPDATE: Police search with dogs and drones for Jay Slater in barren Tenerife landscape

The area Jay’s phone shows he was located is a dry, hot, mountainous area in the west of the island…

Sun, sand, and skyscrapers in two property paradises: The Canary Islands v Dubai
Sun, sand, and skyscrapers in two property paradises: The Canary Islands v Dubai

Both offer unique lifestyles, breathtaking landscapes, and a wealth of real estate opportunities…

Secrets of budget travel: How to see the world without going broke
Secrets of budget travel: How to see the world without going broke

Budget travel is not just about saving money; it is a mindset that allows people to prioritise experiences and invest in memories that last a lifetime…

British teen missing in Tenerife: Family and friends launch desperate appeal
British teen missing in Tenerife: Family and friends launch desperate appeal

19-year-old from Jay Slater Lancashire has been missing since he early hours of Monday morning after the NRG Music Festival…

Drunk British passenger bites Guardia Civil officer at Lanzarote Airport
Drunk British passenger bites Guardia Civil officer at Lanzarote Airport

Two women were being disruptive before take-off and one refused to get off the plane…

Court overturns suspension, closure, and fine against Arts Shopping Centre
Court overturns suspension, closure, and fine against Arts Shopping Centre

The new centre on the seafront in Las Americas has been sat empty for over 4 years while the case has been going on…

Experts warn of a surge in cockroach infestations this summer
Experts warn of a surge in cockroach infestations this summer

They say that they will be more challenging to control than in previous years due to changing climate conditions…

New draft law on regulation of holiday lets will be ready this month
New draft law on regulation of holiday lets will be ready this month

Owners with a VV licence that want to continue with holiday rentals will have new criteria to meet…

Man killed after his vehicle plunges into 800-metre-deep ravine
Man killed after his vehicle plunges into 800-metre-deep ravine

A helicopter was needed to access the vehicle due to the difficult terrain, but the driver was already dead…

The most instagrammable village in the Canary Islands
The most instagrammable village in the Canary Islands

This once hidden coastal village has a street adorned with heart decorations and a crystal-clear turquoise sea…

TITSA announces summer schedule adjustments for buses in Tenerife
TITSA announces summer schedule adjustments for buses in Tenerife

Here are all their changes for the complete service across the island…

Naia the cat found alive after being missing for 11 weeks at Tenerife Airport
Naia the cat found alive after being missing for 11 weeks at Tenerife Airport

She went missing just before a flight to Madrid with her owners at the end of March…

58,000 fake goods worth 22 million euros seized in the province of Tenerife
58,000 fake goods worth 22 million euros seized in the province of Tenerife

The police raided 80 shops in a coordinated operation to prevent shop owners tipping each other off about the searches…

VIDEO: Melenara Beach reopened then closed again as shark returns to the shore
VIDEO: Melenara Beach reopened then closed again as shark returns to the shore

A second beach in the area has also been closed to the public as a precautionary measure…

Must-visit scenic spots in the Canary Islands
Must-visit scenic spots in the Canary Islands

The islands have something for everyone, here is a guide to the must-see parts when you visit…