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The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns
The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns

A new study shows that over the last 40 years we are having less calimas but with more haze and dust particles…

Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands
Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands

Film makers have a massive choice of locations from sand dunes, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, and the sea all close to each other…

AEMET issues weather warning for dangerous sea conditions this weekend
AEMET issues weather warning for dangerous sea conditions this weekend

People are advised to observe flags on beaches and avoid swimming near rocks or areas with no lifeguard service…

Four killed as terrace floor of beach club restaurant collapses in Majorca
Four killed as terrace floor of beach club restaurant collapses in Majorca

Customers were dancing on the terrace and staff were working inside as the emergency services continue looking for survivors…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Clavijo: ‘Local Councils can stop issuing VV licences whenever they want’
Clavijo: ‘Local Councils can stop issuing VV licences whenever they want’

He clarified that the Canary Islands Government is introducing regulations for holiday homes, but it is the Councils that issue licences…

Canaries Government introduces new Vacant Housing Plan to address housing problem
Canaries Government introduces new Vacant Housing Plan to address housing problem

They aim to attract landlords by having payment and maintenance guarantees and tenants with rents 30% below market prices…

The number of cases against squatters has multiplied by 10 since 2018
The number of cases against squatters has multiplied by 10 since 2018

The new law to help landlords and apply more forceful measures against squatting is still in the approval process…

DGT introduces new measures to combat rising accident rates in the Canary Islands
DGT introduces new measures to combat rising accident rates in the Canary Islands

14 people have lost their lives so far this year and hundreds more have been injured in many accidents that could have been avoided…

Weather Update: more rain expected in the Canary Islands this weekend
Weather Update: more rain expected in the Canary Islands this weekend

The Met Office forecast shows more rain from today across the islands with temperatures between 23 and 25°C…

President of ASCAV speaks out about holiday homes and VV licences
President of ASCAV speaks out about holiday homes and VV licences

“Blaming VV licences is not the way forward we need a balanced approach to find a resolution to regulations”

Rain is forecast in the Canary Islands until at least the weekend
Rain is forecast in the Canary Islands until at least the weekend

Here is the forecast and where the rain will affect over the next few days…

Immediate halt demanded on issuing of new VV licences in the Canary Islands
Immediate halt demanded on issuing of new VV licences in the Canary Islands

The CCOO has issued a set of objections and proposals for the new Vacation Rental law…

Brits with green residency cards advised to get TIE before EU Entry/Exit System is launched
Brits with green residency cards advised to get TIE before EU Entry/Exit System is launched

The British Embassy have issued a press release explaining why it is important…

Yellow weather warnings are extended in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Yellow weather warnings are extended in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

AEMET warns that the pre-alert for coastal phenomena and adverse sea conditions could be active for the next few days…