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The Canary Islands begin the week with a slight drop in temperatures
The Canary Islands begin the week with a slight drop in temperatures

Some light rain is forecast in inland areas at higher altitude. Here is today’s forecast…

Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?
Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?

There are concerns that banning smoking on all bar and restaurant terraces and by pools will drive tourists to other destinations…

CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation

This is just one key point of new regulations that include automatic expiration of rental licence if property is sold…

Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands
Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands

The 46-year-old Hungarian was reported missing on July 16th…

Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster
Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster

Some reports suggest that up to 165 people may still be missing as the exact number is still unknown…

VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands

Video shows it being rescued by a boat before it sank…

‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date
‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date

The comet is currently travelling through the inner solar system, and is expected to reach its closest point to Earth in Autumn…

Almost 30,000 migrants were relocated from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain in 2023
Almost 30,000 migrants were relocated from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain in 2023

The government explained the process after a written query from the Partido Popular (PP) political party in Congress…

Over 2,500 elite athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games
Over 2,500 elite athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games

24% of the participants in the upcoming Paris Olympics have used the Islands for their training camps…

Government warns of a ‘High-Risk’ summer for forest fires due to drought and heat
Government warns of a ‘High-Risk’ summer for forest fires due to drought and heat

They have started a new public awareness campaign and have also requested additional firefighting helicopters for the islands…

What's next for the 1,614 migrants in the Canary Islands who turn 18 this year?
What's next for the 1,614 migrants in the Canary Islands who turn 18 this year?

Should I stay or Should I go? Their protected care finishes and they will face some difficult decisions…

Record breaking heat and blistering winds in the Canary Islands
Record breaking heat and blistering winds in the Canary Islands

Overnight temperatures reached 30°C last night and winds have caused flight diversions to different airports…

International police operation uncovers world's largest network of drug smuggling yachts
International police operation uncovers world's largest network of drug smuggling yachts

The operation started in the Canary Islands and now 50 people have been arrested in nine countries, including the UK…

Police search underway for holidaymaker missing for last 3 days
Police search underway for holidaymaker missing for last 3 days

The 46-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday…

New orange and yellow weather warnings activated across the Canary Islands
New orange and yellow weather warnings activated across the Canary Islands

AEMET has updated and expanded alerts due to adverse meteorological conditions and extreme temperatures...

Canary Islands airports are ‘functioning’ despite global IT problem
Canary Islands airports are ‘functioning’ despite global IT problem

No flights have been cancelled but nearly all are delayed, some for several hours…

AEMET forecast temperatures of 37°C and haze this Friday
AEMET forecast temperatures of 37°C and haze this Friday

Here is today’s forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

Five Islands on pre-alert with health warnings for heat issued to the public
Five Islands on pre-alert with health warnings for heat issued to the public

The government has reduced the risk of forest fires due to changes in weather conditions despite the heat…

The Canary Islands are facing dangerous UV radiation levels of ‘extreme risk’
The Canary Islands are facing dangerous UV radiation levels of ‘extreme risk’

Such high levels can cause severe health issues, from DNA damage and sunburn, to eye conditions like cataracts and skin cancer…

Spain hunt down the Three Lions to take victory in Berlin
Spain hunt down the Three Lions to take victory in Berlin

La Roja clinches Euro glory with dramatic late winner to beat England 2-1…