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Canary Islands Government presents draft law for holiday rentals to Advisory Council
Canary Islands Government presents draft law for holiday rentals to Advisory Council

It proposes new holiday let regulations including the option for municipalities to dedicate more land for tourist use, but with specific requirements…

Storm Bert targets the Canary Islands with cold front and thunderstorms
Storm Bert targets the Canary Islands with cold front and thunderstorms

Temperatures are predicted to drop over the next few days. Here is todays forecast…

The IGN report nine earthquakes in El Hierro including one of 3.0 magnitude
The IGN report nine earthquakes in El Hierro including one of 3.0 magnitude

Here is a timeline of events and report from the director of the IGN for the Canary Islands…

Three fatalities from drowning in the Canary Islands on Saturday
Three fatalities from drowning in the Canary Islands on Saturday

They were separate incidents in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura…

Over 200 rescued from two cayucos near the Canary Islands including 3 babies
Over 200 rescued from two cayucos near the Canary Islands including 3 babies

The archipelago continues to face a significant influx of migrants travelling aboard precarious vessels from the African coast…

Gatwick Airport reopens after full evacuation and two detained passengers released
Gatwick Airport reopens after full evacuation and two detained passengers released

A bomb disposal team made the suspect package "safe" before allowing for the terminal to reopen…

More than a million people visiting the Canaries do not consider another destination for their holidays
More than a million people visiting the Canaries do not consider another destination for their holidays

The Canary Islands have one of the highest repeat booking rates in Europe…

Another storm is approaching the Canary Islands with more alerts activated
Another storm is approaching the Canary Islands with more alerts activated

Storm Caetano has led to yellow an orange weather warnings in 13 regions…

Government excludes Ecotax and Tourist Moratorium in plan for economic development
Government excludes Ecotax and Tourist Moratorium in plan for economic development

The president, Fernando Clavijo, has revealed 51 new measures to support economic growth in the Canary Islands…

AEMET issues storm warnings for the Canary Islands:
AEMET issues storm warnings for the Canary Islands:

Here are details of the affected islands and weather predictions…

The DGT announces changes to motorway driving in 2025
The DGT announces changes to motorway driving in 2025

New rules are being implemented from 1st January, including fines for staying in the left-hand lane when there is space on the right…

AEMET lifts weather alerts across the Canary Islands and warns of incoming haze
AEMET lifts weather alerts across the Canary Islands and warns of incoming haze

There is a calima coming in from the Sahara which will affect visibility and air quality…

DANA to bring more rain and storms to parts of the Canary Islands
DANA to bring more rain and storms to parts of the Canary Islands

The north of Tenerife has already been badly hit by storms, here is a look at what is expected over the next few days…

Saturday’s weather: Clouds, rain, and possible storms in the Canary Islands
Saturday’s weather: Clouds, rain, and possible storms in the Canary Islands

Here is today’s full forecast island by islands…

Pre-alert storm warning activated in the Canary Islands for strong rain and thunderstorms
Pre-alert storm warning activated in the Canary Islands for strong rain and thunderstorms

The General Directorate of Emergencies has issued a pre-alert across the archipelago. Gran Canaria is under a yellow warning from today…

AENA urged to address passport control delays in Canary Islands airports
AENA urged to address passport control delays in Canary Islands airports

Automated control machines could be the solution to long wait times and have already been installed, but are not being used…

Five drownings reported in the Canary Islands within ten days
Five drownings reported in the Canary Islands within ten days

These are added to a tally of 56 deaths by drowning between January and October in the archipelago…

Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz to film new movie together in the Canary Islands
Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz to film new movie together in the Canary Islands

It is an action thriller with a story that revolves around a cruise ship bartender who encounters a mysterious "day drinker"…

Canary Islands Government announce ‘Regenerative Tourism’ in new action plan
Canary Islands Government announce ‘Regenerative Tourism’ in new action plan

It aims to reshape both the tourism sector and the areas it impacts improving quality of life for all…

Canary Islands requests EU to consider restricting property purchases by non-residents
Canary Islands requests EU to consider restricting property purchases by non-residents

The government has officially approached the EU due to increasing housing problems for residents…