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Latest weather warnings: Heavy rain, flood risk, and 12 metre waves
Latest weather warnings: Heavy rain, flood risk, and 12 metre waves

The Government and AEMET have updated the weather situation in the Canary Islands with more storms on the way…

Guardia Civil arrest 19 people involved in an extortion scam involving alleged armed hitmen
Guardia Civil arrest 19 people involved in an extortion scam involving alleged armed hitmen

The investigation started after victims in Tenerife reported being threatened via Whatsapp to the police after signing up to ‘adult content’ websites…

Tension as drunk Stag group removed from Canary Islands flight before take-off
Tension as drunk Stag group removed from Canary Islands flight before take-off

The flight was delayed so that the Guardia Civil could remove them and their luggage was found in the hold…

AEMET issue orange weather warnings for the Canary Islands from Monday
AEMET issue orange weather warnings for the Canary Islands from Monday

Strong winds, rough seas, and big waves are expected to impact the islands posing a ‘significant’ risk…

Government ends pre-alert for dangerous coastal conditions in the Canary Islands
Government ends pre-alert for dangerous coastal conditions in the Canary Islands

The weather and sea conditions that warranted the pre-alert have now changed…

AEMET warns of Storm Laurence forming to the west of the Canary Islands over the Atlantic
AEMET warns of Storm Laurence forming to the west of the Canary Islands over the Atlantic

They anticipate rain over the next few days, and here’s where…

Five earthquakes detected within half an hour this Friday morning in the Canary Islands
Five earthquakes detected within half an hour this Friday morning in the Canary Islands

They were recorded between 7.33am and 8.03am at depths between 10 and 13 kilometres with varying magnitudes…

Minister of Tourism: Government is prioritising residents amid housing crisis
Minister of Tourism: Government is prioritising residents amid housing crisis

Jessica de Leon claims that the Canary Islands government is focused on supporting residents even though they may feel they’re not…

Ryanair to impose €100 fine for passengers late at boarding gates
Ryanair to impose €100 fine for passengers late at boarding gates

The airline argues it is to improve punctuality, claiming that last-minute arrivals have been causing flight delays and disrupting schedules…

Subsidised Canary Islands flights at risk due to unpaid resident discounts
Subsidised Canary Islands flights at risk due to unpaid resident discounts

Airlines warn that outstanding government debts could reach €1.5 billion by the end of 2025, potentially impacting flights…

Flights diverted from Tenerife South Airport due to severe crosswinds
Flights diverted from Tenerife South Airport due to severe crosswinds

Incoming flights, including one from Edinburgh, have been diverted to Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports…

AEMET updates weather warnings for Thursday in the Canary Islands
AEMET updates weather warnings for Thursday in the Canary Islands

There are active yellow warnings in all four of the main islands, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura…

AEMET extends yellow weather warnings in the Canary Islands
AEMET extends yellow weather warnings in the Canary Islands

Here are all the active warnings currently in place…

IGN records 11 earthquakes in an hour between Tenerife and Gran Canaria
IGN records 11 earthquakes in an hour between Tenerife and Gran Canaria

They have been registered in the Enmedio Volcano which is between the two islands. More details here…

Police Warning for Tourists: Scammers using new ‘50-Euro Trick’ at shopping centres
Police Warning for Tourists: Scammers using new ‘50-Euro Trick’ at shopping centres

They aim to distract drivers so they can steal bags and phones from the car, and in some cases, the car itself…

New alcohol law will allow police to conduct breathalyser tests on pupils in schools
New alcohol law will allow police to conduct breathalyser tests on pupils in schools

The legislation also introduces restrictions on alcohol advertising, sales, and public consumption in an effort to reduce youth drinking…

Ground breaking robotic kidney transplant surgery a success for Canarian doctors
Ground breaking robotic kidney transplant surgery a success for Canarian doctors

They have made history in the Canary Islands as only a handful of hospitals can perform this worldwide…

Postponement of Decree on suspension of fines for living in holiday complexes
Postponement of Decree on suspension of fines for living in holiday complexes

This means that the fines WILL apply until some legal adjustments have been made to the decree…

A new wave of Atlantic storms are approaching the Canary Islands
A new wave of Atlantic storms are approaching the Canary Islands

More unsettled weather is forecast as they pass the islands on the way to mainland Europe…

Manchester flight from Tenerife diverted to make emergency landing in Spain
Manchester flight from Tenerife diverted to make emergency landing in Spain

The crew made the request due to a serious medical problem with a passenger on board…