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EU invests €54.6 million in submarine fibre optic cables for the Canary Islands
EU invests €54.6 million in submarine fibre optic cables for the Canary Islands

The islands are largest beneficiary of a €142 million funding package aimed at enhancing connectivity through 21 projects across the EU…

Family of British mum killed in Tenerife hit-and-run renew appeal for witnesses
Family of British mum killed in Tenerife hit-and-run renew appeal for witnesses

Today marks the second anniversary of her death after a van mounted the pavement and knocked them over…

Coastal safety alerts in the Canary Islands: All you need to know
Coastal safety alerts in the Canary Islands: All you need to know

It seems there are alerts and pre-alerts issued all the time for different things, here’s what they mean and what they entail…

Fuerteventura unveils its iconic giant Nativity Scene
Fuerteventura unveils its iconic giant Nativity Scene

It spans over 10,000 square metres and features more than 100 giant figures in traditional Christmas scenes and Canarian rural life…

Fatal Accident in south Tenerife: Motorcyclist dies after collision with a car
Fatal Accident in south Tenerife: Motorcyclist dies after collision with a car

It happened on the main road from Arona to Teide National Park…

Canary Islands government to guarantee 15% of mortgages for first-time homebuyers
Canary Islands government to guarantee 15% of mortgages for first-time homebuyers

This means that beneficiaries will only have to find a 5% deposit (plus closing costs) not the usual 20% deposit…

Santa Cruz Christmas Market opens this Saturday
Santa Cruz Christmas Market opens this Saturday

It's a celebration of gastronomy, live music, and festive cheer until 6th January…

This is the Canary Island with the least volcanic activity
This is the Canary Island with the least volcanic activity

There have been no recorded eruptions for over a million years…

Having fun in the Canary Islands: Best things to do while travelling
Having fun in the Canary Islands: Best things to do while travelling

Learn about the best things to do including enjoying natural wonders and cultural delights to spending time on online entertainment…

Four hikers with hyperthermia rescued on Mount Teide without required permits
Four hikers with hyperthermia rescued on Mount Teide without required permits

All face fines ranging from €2,000 to €12,000 for violating regulations…

Authorities step in as two children found abandoned on streets of Tenerife
Authorities step in as two children found abandoned on streets of Tenerife

Police found their mother after a neighbour called them informing she was under the influence of intoxicating substances…

Search underway for missing man who fell into the sea off the Tenerife coast
Search underway for missing man who fell into the sea off the Tenerife coast

There are active weather warnings advising people to stay away from exposed areas on the coast due to dangerous conditions…

Partial reopening of exit ramp from Las Chafiras roundabout to TF-1 motorway
Partial reopening of exit ramp from Las Chafiras roundabout to TF-1 motorway

This is expected to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area…

Why the online casino industry is booming in Spain: A new era of gaming
Why the online casino industry is booming in Spain: A new era of gaming

Spain is seeing a significant spike in online casino activity given the growing acceptance of online entertainment and digital platforms…

Estate agent in Tenerife faces trial for alleged fraudulent apartment sales
Estate agent in Tenerife faces trial for alleged fraudulent apartment sales

She accepted deposits for a deal involving 30 residential properties she had no legal rights to sell…

A Christmas greeting with a twist: New speed camera on TF-2 in Tenerife
A Christmas greeting with a twist: New speed camera on TF-2 in Tenerife

A cheeky post has appeared on X with the message: “The DGT in Tenerife wishes you a Merry Christmas.”

Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism
Anger as last beach for residents in south Gran Canaria yields to tourism

The port is being changed from cement production to a new sports marina to attract more international holidaymakers…

Tuesday weather: Forecast of cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and some rain
Tuesday weather: Forecast of cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and some rain

Most of these conditions will affect the north of the more mountainous islands, but all are under weather warnings…

Regulatory Roulette: Spain's €65m hammer falls on rogue gaming operators
Regulatory Roulette: Spain's €65m hammer falls on rogue gaming operators

They are also clamping down on social media influencers and content creators with huge fines for breaking advertising regulations…

The last person to speak with Jay Slater in Tenerife before he died speaks out
The last person to speak with Jay Slater in Tenerife before he died speaks out

The convicted drug dealer has denied any involvement in teen’s tragic death after he left his rented Airbnb…