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The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend
The Canary Islands brace for 37°C heatwave this weekend

Here are the conditions to expect and the active weather warning in place from today…

New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands
New underwater mountain range discovered north of the Canary Islands

There are three volcanos and ‘beaches’ that may be linked to the original formation of the Canary Archipelago…

New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government
New Rental Aid program announced by the Canary Islands Government

You can apply now to get up to 900 euros a month from the government towards your rent. Here are all the details and criteria…

Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July
Six people died from the heat in the Canary Islands this July

The public are warned not to underestimate the effects of high temperatures…

Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands
Government extends pre-alert for coastal phenomena to all of the Canary Islands

Weather warnings are in place as dangerous seas and strong winds are expected…

Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?
Driving in Flip-Flops in the Canary Islands: Legal or Not?

The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) and local police offer clear guidelines…

The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event
The original ‘Incredible Hulk' to visit Tenerife for a special event

Lou Ferrigno, will take part in the Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival later this year…

Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors
Tents are being installed at ports in the Canary Islands to accommodate migrant minors

Currently, over 5,600 migrant minors are housed in more than 80 facilities across the islands, but more space is needed…

Canary Islands Government activates pre-alert for coastal phenomena on five islands
Canary Islands Government activates pre-alert for coastal phenomena on five islands

They are effective from today until at least Thursday but could easily be extended…

VIDEO: Huge whale shark caught on video in Canary Islands waters
VIDEO: Huge whale shark caught on video in Canary Islands waters

They are one of the largest and most incredible species in the oceans, and are gentle giants despite their size…

The Canary Islands begin the week with a slight drop in temperatures
The Canary Islands begin the week with a slight drop in temperatures

Some light rain is forecast in inland areas at higher altitude. Here is today’s forecast…

Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?
Will the smoking ban on terraces reduce the tourism appeal of the Canary Islands?

There are concerns that banning smoking on all bar and restaurant terraces and by pools will drive tourists to other destinations…

CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL RENTALS: Valencia ban key lockboxes for tourist accommodation

This is just one key point of new regulations that include automatic expiration of rental licence if property is sold…

Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands
Body of missing tourist is found in the Canary Islands

The 46-year-old Hungarian was reported missing on July 16th…

Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster
Tragedy strikes again: Over 25 dead in latest Canary Islands migrant boat disaster

Some reports suggest that up to 165 people may still be missing as the exact number is still unknown…

VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Another car ends up in the sea in the Canary Islands

Video shows it being rescued by a boat before it sank…

‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date
‘Comet of the Century’ approaches Earth: Experts announce observation date

The comet is currently travelling through the inner solar system, and is expected to reach its closest point to Earth in Autumn…

Almost 30,000 migrants were relocated from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain in 2023
Almost 30,000 migrants were relocated from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain in 2023

The government explained the process after a written query from the Partido Popular (PP) political party in Congress…

Over 2,500 elite athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games
Over 2,500 elite athletes chose the Canary Islands to prepare for the Olympic Games

24% of the participants in the upcoming Paris Olympics have used the Islands for their training camps…

Government warns of a ‘High-Risk’ summer for forest fires due to drought and heat
Government warns of a ‘High-Risk’ summer for forest fires due to drought and heat

They have started a new public awareness campaign and have also requested additional firefighting helicopters for the islands…