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Man with over 80 previous offences arrested for burglary in Los Cristianos
Man with over 80 previous offences arrested for burglary in Los Cristianos

He broke into an apartment where two British holidaymakers were staying and jumped over the balcony to get away…

Tenerife Cabildo to invest €30 million in rehabilitating 25kms of the TF-1 motorway
Tenerife Cabildo to invest €30 million in rehabilitating 25kms of the TF-1 motorway

This is just one of several things approved now the summer break has finished. Here are details of other projects…

Over 75% of Spaniards support limiting tourist apartments
Over 75% of Spaniards support limiting tourist apartments

Four Cabildos in the Canary Islands are pushing for a moratorium on new holiday rental licences…

Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude
Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude

Here's a detailed forecast for each island…

Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?
Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?

Here the rules and regulations that most people seem to ignore. Will the authorities take more notice when someone gets killed on one?

Luxury holidays in Croatia - Top travel destinations
Luxury holidays in Croatia - Top travel destinations

The country of 1,000 islands, rich culture, and unmatched natural beauty is a perfect spot for a luxurious break…

European fugitive arrested in the Canary Islands after two-year manhunt
European fugitive arrested in the Canary Islands after two-year manhunt

He is wanted for a large-scale fraud that netted over one million euros in late 2022…

Body of woman found floating 20 metres from the shore in Telde
Body of woman found floating 20 metres from the shore in Telde

Lifeguards tried to resuscitate her at the beach but unfortunately couldn’t revive her…

Maspalomas Beach is the only Spanish beach among top ten in Europe
Maspalomas Beach is the only Spanish beach among top ten in Europe

The beach stretches nearly three kilometres and is famous for its golden sands in the south of the island…

2024 Changes in Contractor Invoice Regulations: Key Takeaways
2024 Changes in Contractor Invoice Regulations: Key Takeaways

The Canary Islands are introducing significant changes to invoicing regulations impacting how businesses manage their financial documentation…

La Pinta beach in Costa Adeje is closed to the public again
La Pinta beach in Costa Adeje is closed to the public again

The council say it is a precautionary measure due to detecting excessive bacteria levels in the water…

Experience the French way of living: Top destinations in France you should visit
Experience the French way of living: Top destinations in France you should visit

The French have a unique way of living that many of us envy and wish to try at least once in our lifetime…

Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?
Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?

Laws have become tougher over the last decade, but people, and some businesses, still don’t seem to know the rules…

Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands
Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands

47 people have died from drowning in the archipelago so far this year…

Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands
Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands

A cloudy and breezy day with some light rain and temperatures in the high 20s…

Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands
Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands

Organisations that treat addictions say that ease of accessibility to the drug has led to the increase…

Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year
Fuerteventura extends water emergency for another year

There are urgent measures being taken to improve the island's water supply which is still in a critical situation…

The psychology of high-rollers: What drives big bets?
The psychology of high-rollers: What drives big bets?

Their behaviour is driven by a desire for excitement and a belief in controlling outcomes…

Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands
Betancuria: The oldest town and historic capital of the Canary Islands

Despite its significant role in the islands' history, it is now the least populated municipality in the archipelago…

Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness
Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness

It was reported by Air Traffic Controllers who cleared the flight path so the plane could land as quickly as possible…