The DGT has a new paperless system for fines making it more efficient
They are crossing peoples data registered with municipalities and councils...
VIDEO: Driving licence update from the British Ambassador Hugh Elliott
HMA Hugh Elliott’s latest update on progress with the driving licence negotiations with Spain...
7-year-old boy drowns after getting his hand stuck in a flap of swimming pool
The tragic incident took place at a residential complex with no lifeguard. Residents jumped into the water to get him out...
Weather warning activated for strong waves and dangerous sea conditions
Extreme caution is needed when swimming and people are advised to avoid red flags or areas without lifeguards…
Spain increasing police presence in large tourist areas this summer
This includes the main tourist areas of the Canary Islands from July 1st to August 31st...
Spain extends entry requirements for Covid from the UK for another month
This applies to travellers from all countries outside of the EU and Schengen area...
Police warn of a new scam in the Canary Islands involving lost luggage
The Comandancia in Las Palmas warns of a new 'phishing' hoax for baggage recovery saying "I lost my suitcase"…
A cloudy start to the day with some haze which will clear this afternoon
Check the full forecast for your island here...
DRIVING LICENCES: 'We are nearly there,' says British Ambassador
Spain has agreed to a clause that would allow residents to drive on their UK licences for six months until they change them...
A hot and sunny weekend with some localised showers in the Canary Islands
The haze has left the islands leaving clearer skies with a slight drop in temperatures...
AEMET increases the risk level of the weather warning in the province of Tenerife
The warning now includes high temperatures that are forecast to go above 30 degrees...
The Canaries will have almost 400,000 more flight seats this summer to the islands
The Ministry of Tourism is keen to point out that seats don’t mean arrivals and warn of potential problems ahead...
New fines of up to 60,000 euros for bars, restaurants, and supermarkets that waste food
The Government will approve a new bill today that is for the prevention of food waste in all of Spain…
The 7-euro entry to the EU for Brits becomes effective in May 2023
The new ETIAS form is similar to the ESTA needed to visit America and will be applied for online...
A new hot and hazy Calima is heading to the Canary Islands
Temperatures are set to rise to 28 or 29°C tomorrow as a calima enters the islands from the east…
Yellow weather warning activated in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Strong winds from the northeast will affect sea conditions in the south of the two islands…
Spain lifts all entry requirements for travellers from EU countries
Travellers within the EU and Schengen Area don’t need to show anything now to enter Spain, including from Ireland...
Woman bitten by wild boar that rushed onto the beach from the sea
Not such a ‘boaring’ day for sunbathers as the wild animal suddenly appeared from nowhere...
Crime in the Canary Islands has increased by 22.5% so far this year
Drug trafficking and burglaries have increased the most, but worryingly the number of rapes is up by 36%...
The number of flight cancellations in the UK is worrying the Canary Islands
Airlines are blaming computer problems, work being carried out on runways, and staff shortages...
