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DANA storm claims at least 70 lives in mainland Spain
DANA storm claims at least 70 lives in mainland Spain

The Canary Islands are expected to experience rain as the effects of the storm reach the archipelago…

Can You Access UK Online Casinos While in Spain?
Can You Access UK Online Casinos While in Spain?

The UKGC's failure to enforce geographic restrictions has made it possible even though it shouldn’t be…

25% of Canary Islands residents lived on less than €9,800 in 2022
25% of Canary Islands residents lived on less than €9,800 in 2022

This is one of the main reasons the demonstrations against the government have been taking place…

Norwegian Air opens new base in Gran Canaria increasing flights from Scandinavia
Norwegian Air opens new base in Gran Canaria increasing flights from Scandinavia

They will operate 40 flights a week from Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden…

Dog dies after being electrocuted by a manhole cover in Tenerife
Dog dies after being electrocuted by a manhole cover in Tenerife

The owner was taking his pet for a walk when it suddenly collapsed and smoke started emanating from the cover…

Government to build migrant reception centre in Adeje for 350 people
Government to build migrant reception centre in Adeje for 350 people

A second will be built in Fuerteventura for 600 people in response to the increasing number of boats arriving in the islands…

Protestors believe government’s nervousness proves success of demonstrations in tourist areas
Protestors believe government’s nervousness proves success of demonstrations in tourist areas

They say they will plan more protests until action is taken, but what negative effect is it having on holidaymakers?

‘Drug Supermarket’ discovered near school in Tenerife
‘Drug Supermarket’ discovered near school in Tenerife

Two people have been arrested after police seized 180g of cocaine, cash, and tools used for packaging drugs for sale…

Maspalomas cracks down on noise levels from nightclubs following complaints
Maspalomas cracks down on noise levels from nightclubs following complaints

Both local residents and holidaymakers complained about the noise coming from the two clubs that only have bar licences…

Forest Fire pre-alert ends after seven months of drought
Forest Fire pre-alert ends after seven months of drought

It has been de-activated thanks to the arrival of rains in the mountainous areas of the islands…

TEAs 2024: A Spooky Celebration Awaits on November 17th at Castillo San Miguel
TEAs 2024: A Spooky Celebration Awaits on November 17th at Castillo San Miguel

Voting closes this Sunday for the Entertainment Awards, so show your support for the performers who make Tenerife’s stages come alive…

Ministry of Health warn that Flu and COVID cases are rising sharply in the Canary Islands
Ministry of Health warn that Flu and COVID cases are rising sharply in the Canary Islands

Respiratory infection rates have doubled since August, prompting doctors to urge the public to have a flu jab…

Man in serious condition after being rescued from the sea with signs of drowning
Man in serious condition after being rescued from the sea with signs of drowning

He fell off a boat in Lanzarote and suffered a heart attack whilst in the water…

The Hidden Costs of Energy: What Canary Islanders can do to avoid price hikes
The Hidden Costs of Energy: What Canary Islanders can do to avoid price hikes

Due to global markets, unpredictable supply, and increasing energy demand, bills are expected to rise further…

Eight sentenced to a total of 21 years in prison for drug dealing at Tenerife nightclub
Eight sentenced to a total of 21 years in prison for drug dealing at Tenerife nightclub

As well as facing time in jail they have collective fines totalling 19.2 million euros...

Bus Drivers' Strike: Minimal services, affected schedules and routes
Bus Drivers' Strike: Minimal services, affected schedules and routes

Find everything you need to know about the strike and what is affected…

Two 3.4 and 3.5 magnitude earthquakes recorded in the Canary Islands
Two 3.4 and 3.5 magnitude earthquakes recorded in the Canary Islands

The increase in seismic activity is being closely monitored by the IGN…

Man arrested for ‘Ram-Raid’ style robbery using a stolen car in Corralejo
Man arrested for ‘Ram-Raid’ style robbery using a stolen car in Corralejo

Police managed to trace him by studying CCTV footage and collecting forensic evidence from the crime scene…

Woman gives birth unexpectedly at a shopping centre in Gran Canaria
Woman gives birth unexpectedly at a shopping centre in Gran Canaria

She was at the La Ballena Shopping Mall when she suddenly went into labour…

Weather stations report over 30 litres of rainfall in parts of Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Weather stations report over 30 litres of rainfall in parts of Tenerife and Gran Canaria

The rain was accompanied by gusts of wind reaching 84km/h. Here are the most affected locations…