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Between 4,000 and 6,000 pets are abandoned annually in the Canary Islands
Between 4,000 and 6,000 pets are abandoned annually in the Canary Islands

The Animal Identification Register have launched a new campaign aimed at promoting the identification and welfare of pets…

The UK press continues to sensationalise the tourism protests and scare British holidaymakers
The UK press continues to sensationalise the tourism protests and scare British holidaymakers

They claim that “holidaymakers stayed confined to their hotel rooms out of fear of being caught up in the demonstrations”

A hot, sunny, but cloudy day is forecast in the Canary Islands this Monday
A hot, sunny, but cloudy day is forecast in the Canary Islands this Monday

Temperatures will reach 25°C with some isolated showers in inland areas. Full forecast for each island here…

30,000 protest against mass tourism and new hotel projects in the Canary Islands
30,000 protest against mass tourism and new hotel projects in the Canary Islands

“We’re not against tourism, we’re against uncontrolled tourism, the islands are at breaking point” was the message from protestors…

Huge turnout expected for protests against tourism model today in 15 locations
Huge turnout expected for protests against tourism model today in 15 locations

Here is what the protests are really about and the story of the British resident who lost everything when his motorhome went up in flames…

What should residents know about accessing alternative healthcare locally?
What should residents know about accessing alternative healthcare locally?

From ancient practices like acupuncture to modern uses of CBD, the options cater to diverse needs…

Canary Islands see a 34% drop in migrant arrivals by boat so far in 2025
Canary Islands see a 34% drop in migrant arrivals by boat so far in 2025

The Canary Islands Government have requested priority access to the €3 billion in EU migration funds…

VIDEO: Eight puppies found abandoned next to a rubbish bin in the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Eight puppies found abandoned next to a rubbish bin in the Canary Islands

They were extremely dehydrated and riddled with parasites, but are now showing signs of recovery…

Watching the Game from Afar: How Global Sports Connect Expats and Visitors to Home
Watching the Game from Afar: How Global Sports Connect Expats and Visitors to Home

For many, sport is one of the last threads to home that doesn’t fray, matches bring a regular rhythm to life abroad…

Canary Islands airports record 4.5 million passengers in April, up 9% from 2024
Canary Islands airports record 4.5 million passengers in April, up 9% from 2024

From January to April 2025, Canary Islands airports registered 18,733,561 passengers arriving to and leaving the islands…

Fugitive wanted for domestic violence and extortion arrested in the Canary Islands
Fugitive wanted for domestic violence and extortion arrested in the Canary Islands

He has been placed in custody until his extradition order is completed…

Thousands will take to the streets this Sunday to protest against ‘Unsustainable’ Tourism Model
Thousands will take to the streets this Sunday to protest against ‘Unsustainable’ Tourism Model

There are mass demonstrations planned across all of the Canary Islands and cities in Spain as residents demand urgent change…

One dead and eleven injured after bus overturns in La Gomera
One dead and eleven injured after bus overturns in La Gomera

A woman has died and several others have been injured after a bus rolled down an embankment…

A municipality in Tenerife records the highest rainfall in the whole of Spain this Tuesday
A municipality in Tenerife records the highest rainfall in the whole of Spain this Tuesday

It saw over 40 litres of rain per square metre following the government’s weather warning…

Canary Islands Government challenges national Tourist Accommodation Register in court
Canary Islands Government challenges national Tourist Accommodation Register in court

The objective is to create a single nationwide database to control the number of holiday rental properties…

Government confirms new Rental Law: Tenants can stay for up to 5 years even if landlord objects
Government confirms new Rental Law: Tenants can stay for up to 5 years even if landlord objects

The owner may only reclaim the property for personal or family use if this was explicitly included in the original rental agreement…

WEATHER: Forecast for Sunday and Monday as weather warnings deactivated
WEATHER: Forecast for Sunday and Monday as weather warnings deactivated

The Government pre-alert remains in place across the Canary Islands, here’s why…

Canary Islands aim to boost quality tourism by modernising marinas
Canary Islands aim to boost quality tourism by modernising marinas

They are at the heart of the so called ‘Blue Economy’, and are key to improving the image of the islands for international visitors…

Government issues weather warnings for wind in five Canary Islands
Government issues weather warnings for wind in five Canary Islands

There are additional alerts in place for high temperatures, including a red warning in Gran Canaria and an orange warning in Tenerife…