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What's next for the 1,614 migrants in the Canary Islands who turn 18 this year?
What's next for the 1,614 migrants in the Canary Islands who turn 18 this year?

Should I stay or Should I go? Their protected care finishes and they will face some difficult decisions…

Record breaking heat and blistering winds in the Canary Islands
Record breaking heat and blistering winds in the Canary Islands

Overnight temperatures reached 30°C last night and winds have caused flight diversions to different airports…

International police operation uncovers world's largest network of drug smuggling yachts
International police operation uncovers world's largest network of drug smuggling yachts

The operation started in the Canary Islands and now 50 people have been arrested in nine countries, including the UK…

Police search underway for holidaymaker missing for last 3 days
Police search underway for holidaymaker missing for last 3 days

The 46-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday…

New orange and yellow weather warnings activated across the Canary Islands
New orange and yellow weather warnings activated across the Canary Islands

AEMET has updated and expanded alerts due to adverse meteorological conditions and extreme temperatures...

Canary Islands airports are ‘functioning’ despite global IT problem
Canary Islands airports are ‘functioning’ despite global IT problem

No flights have been cancelled but nearly all are delayed, some for several hours…

AEMET forecast temperatures of 37°C and haze this Friday
AEMET forecast temperatures of 37°C and haze this Friday

Here is today’s forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

Five Islands on pre-alert with health warnings for heat issued to the public
Five Islands on pre-alert with health warnings for heat issued to the public

The government has reduced the risk of forest fires due to changes in weather conditions despite the heat…

The Canary Islands are facing dangerous UV radiation levels of ‘extreme risk’
The Canary Islands are facing dangerous UV radiation levels of ‘extreme risk’

Such high levels can cause severe health issues, from DNA damage and sunburn, to eye conditions like cataracts and skin cancer…

Spain hunt down the Three Lions to take victory in Berlin
Spain hunt down the Three Lions to take victory in Berlin

La Roja clinches Euro glory with dramatic late winner to beat England 2-1…

Sewage Pollution: An ongoing problem in the Canary Islands
Sewage Pollution: An ongoing problem in the Canary Islands

Illegal discharges are causing beach closures across the archipelago to protect people from viral and bacterial contamination…

Mini heatwave causes health warnings for high temperatures in the Canary Islands
Mini heatwave causes health warnings for high temperatures in the Canary Islands

The Ministry of Health have given recommendations for vulnerable, people, the elderly, and young children…

Three dead from drowning in separate incidents in the Canary Islands
Three dead from drowning in separate incidents in the Canary Islands

One was trying to save a young girl in distress when waves crashed him against the rocks…

Extreme temperatures put the Canary Islands on high alert for risk of forest fires
Extreme temperatures put the Canary Islands on high alert for risk of forest fires

The authorities have prohibited all outdoor cooking, barbeques, and any type of fire in the forests of Tenerife until further notice…

National Police ask the public to help locate 10 fugitives potentially in the Canary Islands
National Police ask the public to help locate 10 fugitives potentially in the Canary Islands

They are wanted for serious crimes including murder, sexual abuse of minors, and high-profile organised drug trafficking…

New study shows effect of regulating holiday rentals on residential housing supply
New study shows effect of regulating holiday rentals on residential housing supply

It highlights how many more long term let properties would be available when holiday rental regulations come into force…

The DGT reduces alcohol limits for drink driving
The DGT reduces alcohol limits for drink driving

One drink will now put you over the limit. Fines for exceeding this new limit will range from 500 to 1,000 euros….

Weather warnings extended to include extreme heat in two of the islands
Weather warnings extended to include extreme heat in two of the islands

AEMET has warned that temperatures could reach 37 degrees in these areas…

New British Netflix series being filmed in the Canary Islands
New British Netflix series being filmed in the Canary Islands

Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy head the star-studded cast of this new political thriller…

‘Drunken air rage on flights is putting other passengers and crew at risk’
‘Drunken air rage on flights is putting other passengers and crew at risk’

Unions and travel experts are warning of a "deeply concerning" increase in incidents on planes, and the dangers they pose…