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Well known sunscreens pulled from Spanish market due to microbiological contamination
Well known sunscreens pulled from Spanish market due to microbiological contamination

Here are all the types and batch numbers of the affected products…

Best AI Detector or Worst Nightmare? How to Handle False Positives
Best AI Detector or Worst Nightmare? How to Handle False Positives

False positives are a growing headache, especially for students who prefer writing over botting…

Government activates two weather warnings across the Canary Islands
Government activates two weather warnings across the Canary Islands

The alerts apply to the following areas…

VIDEO: Man rescued trying to get from Tenerife to Gran Canaria on a wooden pallet
VIDEO: Man rescued trying to get from Tenerife to Gran Canaria on a wooden pallet

He was spotted drifting off the coast of Arona in the south of Tenerife…

‘Years of Neglect’ blamed for surge in illegal discharges into the sea around the Canary Islands
‘Years of Neglect’ blamed for surge in illegal discharges into the sea around the Canary Islands

The Government has announced a new regulation to tighten controls and create a comprehensive register of all land-to-sea discharges…

Government agrees new regulations for campsites and caravanning celebrated by all parties
Government agrees new regulations for campsites and caravanning celebrated by all parties

This will hopefully put an end to the limbo of caravanners with a new classification of “outdoor tourist accommodation”

3.4 magnitude earthquake recorded at Enmedio Volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria
3.4 magnitude earthquake recorded at Enmedio Volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria

Over 10 tremors have been recorded in the area over the past three days, all above magnitude 1.4 on the Richter scale…

Canary Islands set for spectacular night sky display with four meteor showers
Canary Islands set for spectacular night sky display with four meteor showers

Favourable weather conditions could significantly improve visibility for what promises to be a rare and diverse astronomical event…

Don't be alarmed by unusual aerial activity over the Canary Islands this Thursday
Don't be alarmed by unusual aerial activity over the Canary Islands this Thursday

The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) will be carrying out a large-scale air accident simulation over the south of…

DGT to scrap vehicle stickers: Major overhaul of environmental certification announced
DGT to scrap vehicle stickers: Major overhaul of environmental certification announced

The system has prioritised electric and hybrid vehicles, granting them certain tax advantages and access privileges in restricted urban areas…

Former Canary Islands president Manuel Hermoso dies aged 89
Former Canary Islands president Manuel Hermoso dies aged 89

He has been described as a teacher, mentor, and one of Canarian Island’s most respected voices…

AEMET warn of calima and possible storms hitting the Canary Islands
AEMET warn of calima and possible storms hitting the Canary Islands

Temperatures are set to rise above 30°C with some strong winds and haze starting in the east of the archipelago…

Off-duty Guardia Civil officer rescues unconscious swimmer from rough seas
Off-duty Guardia Civil officer rescues unconscious swimmer from rough seas

The man fell into the water from a kayak despite red warning flags, and the officer went straight in to rescue him…

Young people across the Canary Islands eligible for new €400 grant
Young people across the Canary Islands eligible for new €400 grant

It can be spent on books, digital services, concerts, theatre, museums, and aims to boost cultural interest among young people…

The Canaries begin the week with rising temperatures and some strong winds
The Canaries begin the week with rising temperatures and some strong winds

Here is the full forecast for each island with temperatures up to 27°C…

DGT warns: Off-Road driving could result in fines up to €30,000
DGT warns: Off-Road driving could result in fines up to €30,000

Current traffic laws strictly regulate motor vehicle access to rural tracks, forest paths, and unpaved terrain…

Canary Islands minister open to Tourist Tax – but says exempting locals may be impossible
Canary Islands minister open to Tourist Tax – but says exempting locals may be impossible

The tax is seen as a means of more fairly distributing the economic benefits generated by the islands’ booming tourism sector…

Two arrested for €500,000 used car scam in the Canary Islands
Two arrested for €500,000 used car scam in the Canary Islands

They have allegedly defrauded dozens of customers…

Canary Islands airports handled over 4.1 million passengers in May, up 4.4% on 2024
Canary Islands airports handled over 4.1 million passengers in May, up 4.4% on 2024

Gran Canaria airport leads in passenger numbers, while domestic and international traffic both show year-on-year growth…

Man arrested for stealing gold bars worth over €53,000 in the Canary Islands
Man arrested for stealing gold bars worth over €53,000 in the Canary Islands

Police opened an urgent investigation to locate the stolen gold before they could be sold or smuggled off the island…