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Arico forest fire that started in May in Tenerife is now finally fully extinguished
Arico forest fire that started in May in Tenerife is now finally fully extinguished

It has taken five months to fully extinguish it; it is the largest forest fire to occur on the island in 2021…

LA PALMA UPDATE: Lava flows towards the sea without causing further damage
LA PALMA UPDATE: Lava flows towards the sea without causing further damage

Here is a complete update of the situation in La Palma as of this afternoon by the director of Pevolca…

Man arrested at Gran Canaria airport with 10.5 kilos of heroin in a holdall
Man arrested at Gran Canaria airport with 10.5 kilos of heroin in a holdall

The man, who was travelling from Brussels to Gran Canaria, is accused of drug trafficking after being caught red-handed…

Those vaccinated with Janssen will get a booster jab from November 15th
Those vaccinated with Janssen will get a booster jab from November 15th

Residents of Spain that received the Janssen single dose vaccine will receive a booster from Pfizer or Moderna…

Forest fire in Adeje started by a high voltage cable is finally extinguished
Forest fire in Adeje started by a high voltage cable is finally extinguished

Firemen managed to control it with minimal damage to the Finca Caldera del Rey…

A 4.8 earthquake in La Palma has been felt in Tenerife, including the south
A 4.8 earthquake in La Palma has been felt in Tenerife, including the south

The current level of seismicity continues to indicate that more intense earthquakes on the EM scale are possible…

Covid update: 86 new cases in the Canaries today as incidence rates increase again
Covid update: 86 new cases in the Canaries today as incidence rates increase again

Of the new cases today, 47 are in Tenerife, 30in Gran Canaria, 8 in Lanzarote, and 3 in Fuerteventura…

LATEST: The ground on La Palma has risen 10 centimetres in the last 24 hours
LATEST: The ground on La Palma has risen 10 centimetres in the last 24 hours

Further from the volcano it has deflated slightly due to activity at a greater depth…

Fred Olsen’s new high-tech Trimaran arrives in Gran Canaria after 9,500 mile journey
Fred Olsen’s new high-tech Trimaran arrives in Gran Canaria after 9,500 mile journey

Gran Canaria and Tenerife will now be connected by two Trimarans for the fastet and most comfortable trip available…

LA PALMA: Activity soars, more lava, new emission points, earthquakes increase
LA PALMA: Activity soars, more lava, new emission points, earthquakes increase

Another part of the main cone has collapsed causing lava to pour out northwest over the stream that reached the sea…

Covid update: Over 100 new daily cases for first time in almost a month
Covid update: Over 100 new daily cases for first time in almost a month

There have been 101 new cases today with 46 in Tenerife, 43 in Gran Canaria, 9 in Lanzarote, and 2 in Fuerteventura…

Rainy start to the week but with slightly rising temperatures
Rainy start to the week but with slightly rising temperatures

Autumn weather is on its way, here’s the forecast for today…

Age in Spain: Only two months of support left if you need help becoming a resident
Age in Spain: Only two months of support left if you need help becoming a resident

After December 31st they won’t be able to help with new applications so act quickly…

New lava flow formed as part of cone collapses in La Palma volcano
New lava flow formed as part of cone collapses in La Palma volcano

The new flow, which is moving at 50 metres per hour, could slow down due to the high amount of ash it is encountering…

TF-1 resurfacing continues from Sunday night in Adeje with three junctions closed
TF-1 resurfacing continues from Sunday night in Adeje with three junctions closed

There will be several diversions in place overnight from 10pm whilst the work is being carried out…

The SCS is ready to give third dose to 230,000 people over 70 in the Canary Islands
The SCS is ready to give third dose to 230,000 people over 70 in the Canary Islands

The aim is to vaccinate against Covid and flu at the same time starting on Thursday…

VIDEO: Dramatic accident between a cyclist and spectator caught on film
VIDEO: Dramatic accident between a cyclist and spectator caught on film

It happened during a cycling event in El Hierro on Saturday…

La Palma registers a 4.9 earthquake that shakes the island
La Palma registers a 4.9 earthquake that shakes the island

It was located in Villa de Mazo, and is the largest earthquake since the swarm began, including before the eruption…

Covid update: 82 new cases and one more Covid death in the Canary Islands
Covid update: 82 new cases and one more Covid death in the Canary Islands

Of today’s cases, 45 are in Tenerife, 25 in Gran Canaria, 5 in Lanzarote, 5 in Fuerteventura…

Four Fuerteventura hotels are in the Top Ten in the world for German tourists
Four Fuerteventura hotels are in the Top Ten in the world for German tourists

The Fuerteventura Palace is the most popular hotel in Spain with German tourists, and Spain is the most popular destination…