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Pre-alert declared for high temperatures across five of the Canary Islands
Pre-alert declared for high temperatures across five of the Canary Islands

Temperatures are expected to reach and exceed 36°C in the following areas…

Weather Forecast: Rising temperatures with strong northeastern winds
Weather Forecast: Rising temperatures with strong northeastern winds

Here is today’s full forecast for the main four islands…

20,000 new residents have pushed the Canaries population past 2.2 million people
20,000 new residents have pushed the Canaries population past 2.2 million people

New data shows that population increases are foreigners as the number of people born in Spain continues to drop…

If you haven’t got one, get the TIE now to avoid problems as a resident of Spain
If you haven’t got one, get the TIE now to avoid problems as a resident of Spain

This is advice from the British Embassy ahead of the EU’s Entry Exit System coming into force when the Green Certificate won’t be recognised…

July was one of the hottest months in the Canary Islands for 63 years
July was one of the hottest months in the Canary Islands for 63 years

It was also one of the wettest with almost two and a half times the amount of usual rainfall…

Concern as Moroccan Navy conduct live-fire exercises just 140kms from the Canary Islands
Concern as Moroccan Navy conduct live-fire exercises just 140kms from the Canary Islands

They will be taking place on a daily basis for four months from September 1st until December 31st…

Cooler temperatures and strong winds expected in the Canary Islands this Tuesday
Cooler temperatures and strong winds expected in the Canary Islands this Tuesday

The heat alert and forest fire risk warnings have been lifted, providing some relief from the previous extreme conditions…

Government ends alerts for coastal phenomena in the Canary Islands
Government ends alerts for coastal phenomena in the Canary Islands

A change in the weather has meant sea conditions have calmed down, but the public are still advised to take note of red or yellow flags…

New study shows that a third of 12 and 13 year olds drink alcohol
New study shows that a third of 12 and 13 year olds drink alcohol

Consumption by teenagers in the Canary Islands is the lowest in Spain. Girls of this age are drinking more than boys…

A hot and hazy Sunday is forecast today in the Canary Islands
A hot and hazy Sunday is forecast today in the Canary Islands

Calima and highs of 34 degrees are expected across the archipelago today…

The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend
The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend

Here are the conditions to expect and the active weather warning in place from today…

New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands
New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands

There are three volcanos and ‘beaches’ that may be linked to the original formation of the Canary Archipelago…

New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government
New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government

You can apply now to get up to 900 euros a month from the government towards your rent. Here are all the details and criteria…

Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July
Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July

The public are warned not to underestimate the effects of high temperatures…

Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands
Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands

Weather warnings are in place as dangerous seas and strong winds are expected…

Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?
Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?

The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) and local police offer clear guidelines…

The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event
The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event

Lou Ferrigno, will take part in the Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival later this year…

Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors
Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors

Currently, over 5,600 migrant minors are housed in more than 80 facilities across the islands, but more space is needed…

Canary Islands Government activates pre-alert for coastal phenomena on five islands
Canary Islands Government activates pre-alert for coastal phenomena on five islands

They are effective from today until at least Thursday but could easily be extended…

VIDEO: Huge whale shark caught on video in Canary Islands waters
VIDEO: Huge whale shark caught on video in Canary Islands waters

They are one of the largest and most incredible species in the oceans, and are gentle giants despite their size…