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The 3 most deadly roads in the Canary Islands
The 3 most deadly roads in the Canary Islands

In less than four months, deaths on the island’s roads have doubled those that occurred in the same period in 2024…

New storm system approaching the Canary Islands with winds and some rain
New storm system approaching the Canary Islands with winds and some rain

It is expected to bring a temperature drop across the archipelago, and frost in Tenerife…

Surgery waiting time in the Canary Islands drops below national average for first time
Surgery waiting time in the Canary Islands drops below national average for first time

32,948 people are on surgical waiting lists and an overwhelming 158,534 are waiting for specialist consultations…

VIDEO: Armed Robbery at Bingo Hall Under Investigation
VIDEO: Armed Robbery at Bingo Hall Under Investigation

In the video the intruder can be seen leaping over the counter, and frightening the employee who fled the premises…

Another sharp rise in holiday rental properties across the Canary Islands
Another sharp rise in holiday rental properties across the Canary Islands

The two municipalities with the most holiday homes with VV licences are both in the south of Tenerife…

VIDEO: Rare species of shark is spotted for the first time in Canary Islands waters
VIDEO: Rare species of shark is spotted for the first time in Canary Islands waters

The Goblin Shark is a deep-sea species seldom seen by humans…

Non-resident foreign buyers now account for 1 in 4 property purchases in the Canary Islands
Non-resident foreign buyers now account for 1 in 4 property purchases in the Canary Islands

Officials say this is fuelling the housing affordability crisis across the archipelago and needs solving – fast!

5 Effective Methods for Buying Running Shorts
5 Effective Methods for Buying Running Shorts

Finding the perfect pair of running shorts can make all the difference in your performance and comfort during a workout…

New Law to Speed Up Urban Building Licences in the Canary Islands
New Law to Speed Up Urban Building Licences in the Canary Islands

This will mean developers can get licences for residential housing in less than 6 months instead of 2 years…

Cloudy skies and light rain expected across the Canary Islands this Tuesday
Cloudy skies and light rain expected across the Canary Islands this Tuesday

Here is today’s weather for each of the islands...

Government launches Public Consultation to renew 30-year-old Canaries Tourism Law
Government launches Public Consultation to renew 30-year-old Canaries Tourism Law

This is pivotal step in reshaping the archipelago’s approach to one of its most vital economic sectors…

Pope Francis dies aged 88 on Easter Monday
Pope Francis dies aged 88 on Easter Monday

He made what would be his final public appearance yesterday at the Vatican, where he greeted crowds during the Easter Service…

‘Nika, the Pilot Whale’: A documentary raising awareness about the future of the Canary Islands
‘Nika, the Pilot Whale’: A documentary raising awareness about the future of the Canary Islands

The new film is made through the eyes of the whale and addresses the problems of mass tourism and overpopulation on the environment…

Man arrested after driving with partner’s dead body in car boot
Man arrested after driving with partner’s dead body in car boot

The identity of the victim has not yet been publicly released…

The islands end Easter with yellow weather warnings for wind and rough seas
The islands end Easter with yellow weather warnings for wind and rough seas

Here are the details of the pre-alerts issued by the government…

Wind and light rain forecast in parts of the Canary Islands this Saturday
Wind and light rain forecast in parts of the Canary Islands this Saturday

Here is today’s forecast for each of the islands…

Canarians on Alert: UK food ban for travellers will affect local producers
Canarians on Alert: UK food ban for travellers will affect local producers

Passengers entering the UK can no longer take in any meat or dairy products such as sausages, salamis, pâtés, or cheese, among others…

New mass protests against tourism model and housing crisis scheduled for 18th May
New mass protests against tourism model and housing crisis scheduled for 18th May

‘Canarias Tiene Un Límite’ have warned that future actions will not be confined to peaceful demonstrations…

Hotel workers in Tenerife start strike and protests amid Easter Holiday rush
Hotel workers in Tenerife start strike and protests amid Easter Holiday rush

Thousands of employees are protesting outside hotels across the island…

Easter weather in the Canary Islands: Wind takes centre stage
Easter weather in the Canary Islands: Wind takes centre stage

Over the next few days, skies are expected to remain mostly clear, although strong winds from the northeast will be the most notable feature…