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IGN records 11 earthquakes in an hour between Tenerife and Gran Canaria
IGN records 11 earthquakes in an hour between Tenerife and Gran Canaria

They have been registered in the Enmedio Volcano which is between the two islands. More details here…

Police Warning for Tourists: Scammers using new ‘50-Euro Trick’ at shopping centres
Police Warning for Tourists: Scammers using new ‘50-Euro Trick’ at shopping centres

They aim to distract drivers so they can steal bags and phones from the car, and in some cases, the car itself…

New alcohol law will allow police to conduct breathalyser tests on pupils in schools
New alcohol law will allow police to conduct breathalyser tests on pupils in schools

The legislation also introduces restrictions on alcohol advertising, sales, and public consumption in an effort to reduce youth drinking…

Ground breaking robotic kidney transplant surgery a success for Canarian doctors
Ground breaking robotic kidney transplant surgery a success for Canarian doctors

They have made history in the Canary Islands as only a handful of hospitals can perform this worldwide…

Postponement of Decree on suspension of fines for living in holiday complexes
Postponement of Decree on suspension of fines for living in holiday complexes

This means that the fines WILL apply until some legal adjustments have been made to the decree…

A new wave of Atlantic storms are approaching the Canary Islands
A new wave of Atlantic storms are approaching the Canary Islands

More unsettled weather is forecast as they pass the islands on the way to mainland Europe…

Manchester flight from Tenerife diverted to make emergency landing in Spain
Manchester flight from Tenerife diverted to make emergency landing in Spain

The crew made the request due to a serious medical problem with a passenger on board…

Thousands unite for feminist marches across the islands on International Women's Day
Thousands unite for feminist marches across the islands on International Women's Day

The streets were filled with a powerful purple tide as marchers voiced their demands for greater equality and respect for human rights…

The Canary Islands are set to abandon clock changes from 2026
The Canary Islands are set to abandon clock changes from 2026

March 30th will be the last time that we will put our clocks forward…

Better weather this Sunday in the Canary Islands despite active weather warnings
Better weather this Sunday in the Canary Islands despite active weather warnings

There will be some cloud and occasional light rain in northern and eastern areas…

83 migrants, including 17 children, rescued near the Canary Islands
83 migrants, including 17 children, rescued near the Canary Islands

Among the minors were several infants just a few months old…

Government declares new pre-alert and yellow weather warning in the Canary Islands
Government declares new pre-alert and yellow weather warning in the Canary Islands

They are active from Saturday morning. Here are details of where and what for…

Age in Spain are helping British residents get ahead of TIE renewals
Age in Spain are helping British residents get ahead of TIE renewals

If you were issued a temporary five-year residency card in 2020, it will be due for renewal soon. Full details here…

Friday’s Weather: Rain Expected over carnival weekend in the Canary Islands
Friday’s Weather: Rain Expected over carnival weekend in the Canary Islands

Here is the full forecast for each of the islands…

Ports to auction 12 abandoned boats including a historic museum ship for just €20,000
Ports to auction 12 abandoned boats including a historic museum ship for just €20,000

There are small boats from €100. In the last auction the museum boat was priced at €130,000 making it a real bargain now…

Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands have dropped by 40% so far in 2025
Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands have dropped by 40% so far in 2025

Only 7,138 people reached the archipelagos shores by boat in January and February…

Canary Islands Government ends pre-alerts for rain and snow
Canary Islands Government ends pre-alerts for rain and snow

The government are warning of a fake weather warning circulating on social media…

DGT introduces red line on roads with €400 fines for overtaking
DGT introduces red line on roads with €400 fines for overtaking

They are being implemented on particularly dangerous stretches of road in an effort to reduce accidents and fatalities…

Government maintains rain pre-alert in the Canary Islands
Government maintains rain pre-alert in the Canary Islands

The situation will be reassessed today as conditions are expected to start improving…