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The Canaries President calls for tourism industry transformation and wage increase
The Canaries President calls for tourism industry transformation and wage increase

He said that the major players within the industry must face responsibility and share the wealth generated by tourism with everyone…

Temperatures are set to skyrocket this week as forest fire alerts are activated
Temperatures are set to skyrocket this week as forest fire alerts are activated

The entire Canary Islands are on alert for winds of 90 km/h and risk of forest fires with temperatures expected to be 10°C higher than normal…

Pedro Sanchez announces end of 'Golden Visa' program in Spain
Pedro Sanchez announces end of 'Golden Visa' program in Spain

This means that foreigners will no longer be able to get residency through property purchase or investment…

Scattered showers and strong northeast winds in the Canary Islands this Monday
Scattered showers and strong northeast winds in the Canary Islands this Monday

Here is today’s forecast island by island with temperatures of around 24 to 25 degrees in most places…

High winds forecast in the Canary Islands before a possible heatwave
High winds forecast in the Canary Islands before a possible heatwave

The trade winds will affect the eastern islands over the next couple of days but forecasts of 35°C are expected afterwards…

The Ministry of Tourism agrees with charging people to enter protected spaces such as Teide
The Ministry of Tourism agrees with charging people to enter protected spaces such as Teide

They say this will protect the environment and raise important funds without having to implement an Eco-Tax as Timanfaya in Lanzarote has proved…

Five top tips for navigating a Spanish music festival sober
Five top tips for navigating a Spanish music festival sober

You don’t have to drink to have a good time, so here’s the best advice on how to enjoy a festival in Spain or the Canary Islands ‘sin alcohol’…

Temperatures of 30°C and haze heading towards the Canary Islands
Temperatures of 30°C and haze heading towards the Canary Islands

A 'large tongue' of Saharan Dust as a result of weather fronts hitting Europe could affect the Canary Islands this weekend…

Average pensions rose to €1,251 in March a 5% increase compared to last year
Average pensions rose to €1,251 in March a 5% increase compared to last year

Since March 2021 the average pension in Spain has surged by an impressive 21.4%...

The Canary Islands has the highest mortality rate in Spain from smoking
The Canary Islands has the highest mortality rate in Spain from smoking

Deaths in the Canary Islands linked to smoking, account for 15.3% of the total fatalities…

"We're not against tourists, we just want a more equitable distribution of wealth"
"We're not against tourists, we just want a more equitable distribution of wealth"

The associations organising the protests in five islands on April 20th clarify their position…

Is this the unluckiest man in the Canary Islands?
Is this the unluckiest man in the Canary Islands?

The owner of the car that fell into the sea from a ferry on Saturday lost his home in the La Palma eruption!

BREAKING NEWS: Spain orders clocks to go back against EU directive
BREAKING NEWS: Spain orders clocks to go back against EU directive

The government says the country doesn’t need any more daylight hours and that it will make it easier for people travelling to mainland Spain…

Tourism and housing problems exist across Spain, how can they be solved?
Tourism and housing problems exist across Spain, how can they be solved?

There are debates on limiting tourist numbers, introducing tourist tax, and stopping the number of hotels and holiday homes…

“Spring Forward Fall Back”: Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight!
“Spring Forward Fall Back”: Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight!

One town in Spain is refusing to change their clocks like the rest of Europe…

Canaries Government wants smoking banned on all bar and restaurant terraces
Canaries Government wants smoking banned on all bar and restaurant terraces

This is just one of many other areas including bus stops, in areas that sports are taking place, and entrances to smoke-free zones…

Yellow weather warnings in the Canary Islands due to the effects of Storm Nelson
Yellow weather warnings in the Canary Islands due to the effects of Storm Nelson

The entire Archipelago is on alert for Good Friday with strong winds, dangerous sea conditions, and more rain on the way…

More weather warnings and alerts activated in all of the Canary Islands
More weather warnings and alerts activated in all of the Canary Islands

The regional government has activated the alerts following advice from the Spanish met office…

Latest bizarre holiday accommodation: a hut in a garden with a bucket as a toilet
Latest bizarre holiday accommodation: a hut in a garden with a bucket as a toilet

It is literally a shack with no doors but online booking platforms are allowing these listings!

Buying a home in the Canaries now costs an average of €86,400 more than 10 years ago
Buying a home in the Canaries now costs an average of €86,400 more than 10 years ago

The Canary Islands have seen the second-biggest increase in all of Spain only behind the Balearic Islands…