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The DANA will leave more rain and storms in the Canary Islands this weekend
The DANA will leave more rain and storms in the Canary Islands this weekend

The north of Tenerife had heavy rains on Friday. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are forecast storms today...

British ex-boxer speaks out after being kicked off Ryanair flight to the Canary Islands
British ex-boxer speaks out after being kicked off Ryanair flight to the Canary Islands

Passengers claim that he had been 'vile and abusive' on board, he says he was upset because someone took his wallet...

Spain announces 3 billion euro aid package to lower electricity bills
Spain announces 3 billion euro aid package to lower electricity bills

The Prime Minister’s new plan extends electricity discounts so that more households and families benefit...

The IGN recorded 330 earthquakes in September, the highest number since January
The IGN recorded 330 earthquakes in September, the highest number since January

In addition to this, subsoil in Adeje, Guía de Isora and Vilaflor moved more than usual...

When can drink driving result in a jail sentence in Spain?
When can drink driving result in a jail sentence in Spain?

Anyone found guilty of driving under the influence of drink or drugs can be sent to prison for between three months and 10 years...

Another DANA will bring more rain to the Canary Islands this week
Another DANA will bring more rain to the Canary Islands this week

The forecast is that it will leave "significant amounts of water" in the most mountainous areas...

Spain and Canaries authorities reach a new agreement to fight illegal immigration
Spain and Canaries authorities reach a new agreement to fight illegal immigration

The islands are receiving 50 millions euros from the Spanish government to subsidise their care when they arrive in the archipelago...

Spains 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law comes into force
Spains 'only yes is yes' sexual assault law comes into force

Under the new law, there are important changes to the jail sentences handed down by the courts for sexual assault...

New campaign to raise awareness of phone use for drivers
New campaign to raise awareness of phone use for drivers

The local police have shared the new signs that are to warn drivers of the dangers of using mobile phones...

Fuel prices continue to drop. 95 octane is now less than 1.10 a litre in some petrol stations
Fuel prices continue to drop. 95 octane is now less than 1.10 a litre in some petrol stations

Here is a complete list of where to find the cheapest fuel near you...

VIDEO: Police raid largest counterfeit money lab in Europe, in Spain
VIDEO: Police raid largest counterfeit money lab in Europe, in Spain

They have arrested twelve people that have printed eight million euros in fake 500 euro notes…

Ryanair plane takes off without seven special assistance passengers
Ryanair plane takes off without seven special assistance passengers

They were just yards away from the plane but weren’t boarded, and watched their cases being taken off the plane...

30° sunshine and light haze return to the islands from Monday
30° sunshine and light haze return to the islands from Monday

After showers in many parts of the islands, the heat is back this week...

Someone in the Canaries is sitting on a 2 million euro winning lottery ticket
Someone in the Canaries is sitting on a 2 million euro winning lottery ticket

Last night’s Bonoloto only had one winner of the top prize and the ticket was bought here...

Cloudy skies and rains are back in the Canary Islands this weekend
Cloudy skies and rains are back in the Canary Islands this weekend

Check out the full forecast for your island here...

Spain is now the only country in the EU with entry restrictions for Covid
Spain is now the only country in the EU with entry restrictions for Covid

Luxembourg is lifting restrictions for non-EU travellers from tomorrow...

The perfect storm: Brexit, crazy rents, and no staff. How the Canary Island have changed
The perfect storm: Brexit, crazy rents, and no staff. How the Canary Island have changed

Brexit and the reformed tourist laws have changed the dynamics of coastal resorts in the Canary Islands...

VIDEO: Driving licence update by the British Ambassador
VIDEO: Driving licence update by the British Ambassador

HMA Hugh Elliott updates on licence negotiations and explains why you can’t drive in Spain with a UK licence in the meantime…

VIDEO: Police raid Spain's first South American style cocaine lab
VIDEO: Police raid Spain's first South American style cocaine lab

They were producing 120 kilos of cocaine a week worth more than 7 million euros a week...

24 schools are seriously damaged by the rain, and classes will be affected today
24 schools are seriously damaged by the rain, and classes will be affected today

192 schools have reported some damage from the storm but all will reopen...