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Warning of an abnormally hot summer coming to the Canary Islands
Warning of an abnormally hot summer coming to the Canary Islands

Last year, the archipelago experienced its hottest summer on record, but this year is predicted to be even hotter…

VIDEO: Passenger rips wheels off suitcase to avoid €70 Ryanair baggage charge
VIDEO: Passenger rips wheels off suitcase to avoid €70 Ryanair baggage charge

He wanted to avoid the extra cost by proving his case would fit if he took the wheels off, but did it?

Canary Islands Parliament backs the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes
Canary Islands Parliament backs the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes

They have approved a Non-Legislative Proposal to further the development of the medicinal cannabis industry in the islands…

Man in critical condition after suffering heart attack in the sea in Tenerife
Man in critical condition after suffering heart attack in the sea in Tenerife

Paramedics managed to save his life after firemen rescued him from the water…

Betting sign-up bonuses for travel enthusiasts
Betting sign-up bonuses for travel enthusiasts

Nowadays we can easily combine following matches and betting on football with our trips away, but which is the best site to use?

British drug dealer arrested in Tenerife is being extradited back to the UK
British drug dealer arrested in Tenerife is being extradited back to the UK

The 55-year-old is wanted on charges of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering…

Two legal advisors convicted for falsifying documents to obtain residency papers
Two legal advisors convicted for falsifying documents to obtain residency papers

So far Police have found 22 people they got residency for fraudulently, arrested 55 people, and cancelled 75 Social Security registrations…

Canary Islands to appeal to EU for restriction on property purchases by non-residents
Canary Islands to appeal to EU for restriction on property purchases by non-residents

The housing shortage is getting critical due to elevated purchases by foreigners and lack of new social housing built by the government…

Man arrested in the south of Tenerife for multiple violent robberies of elderly tourists
Man arrested in the south of Tenerife for multiple violent robberies of elderly tourists

He targeted older female tourists at shopping centres and at the airport, violently snatching their bags and handbags…

WANTED: Luxury home tester with salary of €1,000 for one day’s work
WANTED: Luxury home tester with salary of €1,000 for one day’s work

It also includes all travel costs and several other benefits. Fancy it? Here’s what the job includes…

The Canary Islands is becoming a haven for game developers
The Canary Islands is becoming a haven for game developers

Favourable tax incentives are encouraging gaming companies to set up in the archipelago and the sector is thriving…

Central Government calls meeting with all regions of Spain to address holiday homes
Central Government calls meeting with all regions of Spain to address holiday homes

They have huge concerns over the lack of housing for residents and the number of “illegal” holiday lets across the country…

Passenger arrested at Canaries airport for smuggling cocaine inside body
Passenger arrested at Canaries airport for smuggling cocaine inside body

He had swallowed 58 capsules containing almost 1,000 grams of cocaine before boarding a flight to the Canary Islands…

Eight people injured in six car accident on the main GC-1 motorway
Eight people injured in six car accident on the main GC-1 motorway

The accident caused long delays and traffic jams in the area of San Bartolomé de Tirajana…

The end of having to pay for hand luggage on planes gets a step closer
The end of having to pay for hand luggage on planes gets a step closer

A series of EU modifications will force low-cost airlines to adjust their baggage policies…

Scuba diver dies in Puerto del Carmen following cardiorespiratory arrest
Scuba diver dies in Puerto del Carmen following cardiorespiratory arrest

Paramedics tried to revive him but their efforts were unsuccessful…

Renting an apartment in the Canary Islands costs 137% more than 10 years ago
Renting an apartment in the Canary Islands costs 137% more than 10 years ago

The archipelago has had the 3rd highest increase in Spain from an average of 464 euros per month in 2014, to 1,101 euros per month today…

The best investment opportunities in the Canary Islands
The best investment opportunities in the Canary Islands

The are a multitude of opportunities in a wide range of industries for all levels of investment…

Three airports in the Canary Islands to extend their operating hours
Three airports in the Canary Islands to extend their operating hours

A request has been made due to the increase in demand of flights by airlines…

Three youths arrested for spree of assaults and robberies in Lanzarote
Three youths arrested for spree of assaults and robberies in Lanzarote

A group of five 18 and 19-year-olds stalked the streets looking for victims and one was involved in a stabbing…