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SUNDAY WEATHER: Cloud and some rain but with higher temperatures
SUNDAY WEATHER: Cloud and some rain but with higher temperatures

Here is AEMET weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

‘Spring Forward Fall Back’: Don’t forget to put your clocks forward tonight!
‘Spring Forward Fall Back’: Don’t forget to put your clocks forward tonight!

Many holidaymakers get confused as Spain is an hour ahead of the UK and the Canaries, and their phone defaults to mainland time…

Experts warn of alarming levels of alcohol and cannabis use among Canary Islands teenagers
Experts warn of alarming levels of alcohol and cannabis use among Canary Islands teenagers

There is also the growing issue of mobile phone addiction, particularly among 14-year-olds…

AEMET issues weather warnings for the Canary Islands due to incoming DANA
AEMET issues weather warnings for the Canary Islands due to incoming DANA

Here are the details of where will be most affected with up to 20 litres of rain per square metre…

Friday weather: Rain in the western islands and light calima in the east
Friday weather: Rain in the western islands and light calima in the east

This change in weather comes as a DANA approaches the archipelago from the Atlantic, potentially influencing the conditions over the weekend…

Healthy snacking for students as Canarian bananas are available in school vending machines
Healthy snacking for students as Canarian bananas are available in school vending machines

This pilot scheme is designed to make healthy eating more accessible to young people in schools and colleges…

Canarian Weekly meets Sir Alex Ellis, the new British Ambassador to Spain
Canarian Weekly meets Sir Alex Ellis, the new British Ambassador to Spain

In this exclusive interview, he opens up about the evolving dynamics between Britain and Spain, and the importance of getting a TIE residency card…

Canary Islands to witness first solar eclipse in 20 years this Saturday morning
Canary Islands to witness first solar eclipse in 20 years this Saturday morning

The eclipse will cover approximately 40% of the Sun’s surface as the Moon passes in front of it…

Spanish Government ordered to take care of 1,000 minors seeking asylum in the Canaries
Spanish Government ordered to take care of 1,000 minors seeking asylum in the Canaries

The Canary Islands appealed to the Supreme Court following the dismissal of their request for help from the central government…

Canary Islands President rules out IGIC reduction amid global instability
Canary Islands President rules out IGIC reduction amid global instability

Clavijo has urged caution saying unpredictable decisions, particularly those of Donald Trump and the EU, could have an effect on the island’s economy…

Strong winds set to continue in the Canary Islands
Strong winds set to continue in the Canary Islands

AEMET warn of strong winds, rough seas, and some rain, as the mixed weather continues…

Mortgage approvals in the Canary Islands went up by 43% in January
Mortgage approvals in the Canary Islands went up by 43% in January

This surge, significantly higher than the national average of 11%, marks the fifth consecutive month of annual increases in the archipelago…

Monday Weather: These are the active yellow warnings in the Canary Islands
Monday Weather: These are the active yellow warnings in the Canary Islands

All islands, except Fuerteventura, are at 'risk' from wind or waves, according to the State Meteorological Agency…

Airlines warn of flight reductions for residents due to delayed subsidy payments
Airlines warn of flight reductions for residents due to delayed subsidy payments

They still haven’t received the agreed funding from the government for the agreed discounted travel for residents…

WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm Martinho reaches the Canary Islands
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm Martinho reaches the Canary Islands

The storm is centred in the northwest of Spain, where it has already caused flooding, but it has also led to yellow warnings in the Canaries…

WARNING: Green Residency Card or Certificate will not be recognised by the EU's Entry Exit System  
WARNING: Green Residency Card or Certificate will not be recognised by the EU's Entry Exit System  

If you don’t have a TIE you could be refused entry into the country and returned to the UK in the same way as a non-resident…

Flights cancelled from Tenerife to Heathrow due to fire at the London Airport
Flights cancelled from Tenerife to Heathrow due to fire at the London Airport

Heathrow has now been closed as the Counter-Terrorism Police are investigating the cause of the fire…

Flight disruptions at Canary Islands airports due to weather conditions
Flight disruptions at Canary Islands airports due to weather conditions

AENA advises passengers to check the status of their flights with their respective airlines before travelling…

Storm Laurence triggers new weather warnings in the Canary Islands
Storm Laurence triggers new weather warnings in the Canary Islands

Strong winds of up to 70kmh are expected across the archipelago. Full details here…

DGT lowers amount over speed limit that triggers speed cameras
DGT lowers amount over speed limit that triggers speed cameras

Previously, exceeding the 100 km/h speed limit by 7 or 8 km/h would activate a camera, but now they have lowered these thresholds…