legal matters

Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024
Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024

There have been 114 cases in the first three months of this year compared to 38 in the same period in 2023…

Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months
Man released from prison commits 16 robberies in two months

He was only released in March after serving nine years for similar offences…

Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school
Meningitis outbreak detected at Canary Islands school

700 pupils, teachers, and staff are urged to get vaccinated to protect their own health and prevent it spreading…

UK tax update for British expatriates in Spain and the Canary Islands
UK tax update for British expatriates in Spain and the Canary Islands

Here is an in-depth look at the changes and announcements that may affect British expatriates living abroad following the UK budget…

May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands
May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands

It was unexpectedly wet due to a high-pressure front that brought cooler, moister air masses to the archipelago…

Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase
Passenger arrested at Lanzarote Airport with five blocks of Hashish in his suitcase

The 24-year-old man thought that if he put his case in the hold it wouldn’t be found…

Why more industries are going exclusively online
Why more industries are going exclusively online

Many traditional sectors face a tricky decision – to embrace going digital or risk being left behind…

ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals
ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals

The fines are classed as severe up to €100,000 but could be increased to six time the profits earned from rentals…

Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday
Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday

Here is today’s forecast island by island…

Rowdy British stag-do removed from 'flight from hell' to Tenerife by police
Rowdy British stag-do removed from 'flight from hell' to Tenerife by police

They were drunk proclaiming that they were “going for it in a big way” whilst abusing other passengers and crew…

516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing
516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing

The rescue operation involved five boats and a helicopter who worked throughout the night…

How Air Conditioners can impact indoor air quality
How Air Conditioners can impact indoor air quality

As we head towards the hottest time of year, here’s a comprehensive guide into the pros and cons of air conditioning…

The world’s largest sand tapestry is created in Tenerife
The world’s largest sand tapestry is created in Tenerife

La Orotava celebrates Corpus Christi with a stunning creation as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records…

Council launches ‘Arona is your home: pick up your dogs poop’ campaign
Council launches ‘Arona is your home: pick up your dogs poop’ campaign

Fines for not clearing it up range from €500 for first time offenders to €10,000 for repeat offenders…

Good news for holidaymakers as beach workers strike is called off
Good news for holidaymakers as beach workers strike is called off

An agreement has been made with those responsible for sunbeds and umbrellas in San Bartolomé de Tirajana…

Exploring Beyond Tradition: The case for alternative investments
Exploring Beyond Tradition: The case for alternative investments

Alternative investments encompass a vast array of assets to those seeking diversification and potentially higher returns…

VIDEO: Sexual exploitation ring dismantled in Lanzarote
VIDEO: Sexual exploitation ring dismantled in Lanzarote

Police have rescued 11 women who were locked in a brothel forced into prostitution to repay debts for moving from South America…

Housing market in the Canary Islands surged by 30% in April
Housing market in the Canary Islands surged by 30% in April

At the same time prices rose by 4.3% and the number of mortgages granted increased by 37%...

The Canaries opens investigation into accommodation platforms for illegal holiday rentals
The Canaries opens investigation into accommodation platforms for illegal holiday rentals

Renting a holiday home without a licence is a violation of consumer law with fines up to €100,000 for property owners…