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Sindbis virus is detected for the first time in Spain
Sindbis virus is detected for the first time in Spain

It is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. There have been outbreaks in Scandinavia and South Africa, but it hasn’t been detected in Spain before…

Tourism continues to drive rent prices sky-high in the Canary Islands
Tourism continues to drive rent prices sky-high in the Canary Islands

How much longer can this paradise sustain its allure before becoming a lifeless postcard?

IGN reports three new earthquakes in the Canary Islands, one felt by the public
IGN reports three new earthquakes in the Canary Islands, one felt by the public

The strongest one was just off the coast of Fuerteventura with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale…

Government updates weather alerts in the Canary Islands
Government updates weather alerts in the Canary Islands

Warnings for dangerous coastal conditions have been extended well into next week…

Scientists on alert as the ground at Teide has risen by one centimetre
Scientists on alert as the ground at Teide has risen by one centimetre

This indicates increasing pressure within Tenerife’s hydrothermal system amid increased seismic activity since 2022…

The Canary Islands and Spanish government near agreement for relocation of migrant children
The Canary Islands and Spanish government near agreement for relocation of migrant children

As of now the responsibility for their care is sole responsibility of the area they arrive in, but the islands cannot cope…

Rejection of Omnibus Decree cuts Canary Islands pensions by €38 per month
Rejection of Omnibus Decree cuts Canary Islands pensions by €38 per month

The decree also included protections against evictions for at-risk families, electricity subsidies, and increases to the minimum vital income…

Experts identify "anomalous" volcanic activity at Teide but assure of no immediate eruption risk
Experts identify "anomalous" volcanic activity at Teide but assure of no immediate eruption risk

There has been rising pressure in the hydrothermal system beneath Tenerife meaning more seismic activity and gas emissions…

Health Authorities recommend use of masks in medical centres amid rising flu cases
Health Authorities recommend use of masks in medical centres amid rising flu cases

The Canary Islands has the highest rate of infections in Spain which is putting unnecessary pressure on the health system…

Brits turn to non-lucrative visa as Spain’s Golden Visa program is finishing
Brits turn to non-lucrative visa as Spain’s Golden Visa program is finishing

This visa is designed for anyone who wants to live in Spain or the Canary Islands without working…

Storm Garoé eases leaving only La Palma under yellow alerts for rain
Storm Garoé eases leaving only La Palma under yellow alerts for rain

There is still rain forecast in other areas of the Canary Islands on Friday, but not under storm conditions…

Tenerife and Gran Canaria ensure free public transport despite setback in congress
Tenerife and Gran Canaria ensure free public transport despite setback in congress

The Cabildos of both islands have said it will continue regardless of funding from the Spanish central government…

Farewell to free buses in the Canary Islands: Public transport charges return this Thursday
Farewell to free buses in the Canary Islands: Public transport charges return this Thursday

The initiative was voted against in congress by three political parties meaning the central government will not fund it…

742 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands in ten boats in 24 hours
742 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands in ten boats in 24 hours

Some were intercepted by maritime rescue and taken to El Hierro and Gran Canaria, while others made it to Tenerife unassisted…

Storm Garoé triggers new weather warnings across the Canary Islands
Storm Garoé triggers new weather warnings across the Canary Islands

There are thunderstorms expected on Wednesday with intense rain in all of the islands…

‘Seat squatting’ is on the increase causing tension on flights
‘Seat squatting’ is on the increase causing tension on flights

It’s a blatant disrespect for other passengers as some people are just sitting wherever they want and refusing to move…

Alert declared due to Storm Garoé hitting the Canary Islands
Alert declared due to Storm Garoé hitting the Canary Islands

Strong winds, rain, and even snow is expected. Full details here…

Woman detained at airport after 20,000 diamond-shaped blue pills found in luggage
Woman detained at airport after 20,000 diamond-shaped blue pills found in luggage

Her suitcase drew attention when X-ray scanning revealed unusually dense contents at Alicante airport...