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Smoke detected in cabin on flight to the Canary Islands triggers emergency landing
Smoke detected in cabin on flight to the Canary Islands triggers emergency landing

The flight was diverted to Lanzarote as it was the nearest airport to land at…

Canary Islands airports report lowest punctuality in Spain: One in four flights delayed
Canary Islands airports report lowest punctuality in Spain: One in four flights delayed

Thousands of passengers have been eligible for compensation due to the delays…

72 people lost their live from drowning last year according to the latest Aquatic Accident Map
72 people lost their live from drowning last year according to the latest Aquatic Accident Map

62% of those who lost their lives were foreign nationals from seven different countries. Full analysis here…

Health authorities warn of rising skin cancer rates in the Canary Islands
Health authorities warn of rising skin cancer rates in the Canary Islands

The warning comes as the Islands record the highest levels of ultraviolet radiation in Europe, three times higher than mainland Spain…

Rain showers expected across the Canary Islands this Friday
Rain showers expected across the Canary Islands this Friday

The public are warned to be aware of potential landslides due to the recent accumulation of rainfall…

Pink Moon to light up Canary Islands skies this weekend
Pink Moon to light up Canary Islands skies this weekend

This phenomenon determines the date of Easter, which is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox…

Psychologists warn against relying on mental health advice from social media influencers
Psychologists warn against relying on mental health advice from social media influencers

They are urging the public to exercise caution and seek proper guidance from qualified experts…

Storm Olivier soaks the Canary Islands as weather alert downgraded
Storm Olivier soaks the Canary Islands as weather alert downgraded

Yellow weather alerts for rain, storms and wind, remain in effect until 8:00pm this evening…

DGT installing 10 new speed cameras across the Canary Islands:
DGT installing 10 new speed cameras across the Canary Islands:

Here are the locations and details of all of them…

Storm Olivier to bring heavy rainfall to the Canary Islands from 3pm
Storm Olivier to bring heavy rainfall to the Canary Islands from 3pm

Downpours are expected from 6pm onwards in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the eastern islands as the storm moves in from the west…

Canary Islands to reduce class sizes in major education reform
Canary Islands to reduce class sizes in major education reform

The three-year plan aims to improve educational quality and inclusivity from early childhood through to Secondary Education…

Canary Islands Government issues weather alert as Storm Olivier approaches
Canary Islands Government issues weather alert as Storm Olivier approaches

After AEMET announced weather warnings on Monday, the government have now issued an official alert…

Canary Islands to request EU permission to limit property purchases to non-residents
Canary Islands to request EU permission to limit property purchases to non-residents

The request will be presented this week by the Canaries president during a high-level conference between the EU's outermost regions…

Airlines accused of blocking Canary Islands Resident Discounts during peak travel periods
Airlines accused of blocking Canary Islands Resident Discounts during peak travel periods

Passengers have reported that when they tried to apply the discount while booking flights, previously visible options vanished…

Yellow and orange weather alerts announced for all Canary Islands for rain, wind and storms
Yellow and orange weather alerts announced for all Canary Islands for rain, wind and storms

Here are all of the alerts and when they become active due to Storm Olivier approaching the islands from the west…

Resounding success for rhythmic gymnastics in the final of the 62nd Canary Islands School Sports Championships
Resounding success for rhythmic gymnastics in the final of the 62nd Canary Islands School Sports Championships

More than 200 gymnasts and around 50 coaches, representing 30 clubs from Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma, took part in the finals…

Monday’s Weather: Mostly clear with slight rise in temperatures
Monday’s Weather: Mostly clear with slight rise in temperatures

Highs of 25°C are expected in some areas today. Here’s the full forecast…

Hundreds rally in the Canary Islands for the right to decent affordable housing
Hundreds rally in the Canary Islands for the right to decent affordable housing

They called for an end to property speculation and a halt to evictions of vulnerable families…

The Megalodon’s Secret: The largest shark in history once roamed Canary Waters
The Megalodon’s Secret: The largest shark in history once roamed Canary Waters

Fossil remains of the legendary giant shark have been found at a site 1,000 metres below the surface of the sea…