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Cabildo approves €13.5 million for Tenerife Motor Circuit project despite archaeological reports
Cabildo approves €13.5 million for Tenerife Motor Circuit project despite archaeological reports

The project has sparked significant controversy due to the potential threat to archaeological and environmental heritage…

Yellow weather warning issued for dangerous coastal waters in the Canary Islands
Yellow weather warning issued for dangerous coastal waters in the Canary Islands

Temperatures will stay at around 23°C but some light showers are forecast on the northern coasts…

Ten crew members arrested on fishing boat carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine near the Canaries
Ten crew members arrested on fishing boat carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine near the Canaries

The ship, acting as a "mother vessel," departed from a South American port and was en route to transfer the drugs to other boats…

Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude felt in 14 municipalities of Tenerife
Earthquake of 3.3 magnitude felt in 14 municipalities of Tenerife

It occurred at 3pm on Sunday afternoon but no material damage or personal injury has been reported…

Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years
Maspalomas to have first residential complex development in 25 years

It will have 96 single-family homes offering two and three-bedroom options…

British cancer patient's home in Tenerife burgled while he was upstairs resting
British cancer patient's home in Tenerife burgled while he was upstairs resting

CCTV footage shows the two men carrying his TV, among other items, out of the house…

Man dies whilst scuba diving in the south of Tenerife
Man dies whilst scuba diving in the south of Tenerife

He was rescued from the sea near the coast of Arona…

Bus Drivers Strike: Minimum services for public transport on Monday
Bus Drivers Strike: Minimum services for public transport on Monday

Here is how services are expected to be affected and how bus companies are facing disruptions…

Video appears online of vandals slashing sunbeds in Los Cristianos
Video appears online of vandals slashing sunbeds in Los Cristianos

Over 230 sunbeds were destroyed causing over 5,000 euros worth of damage. See the video here…

Tragedy as surfer dies on Fuerteventura's coast
Tragedy as surfer dies on Fuerteventura's coast

He was rescued from the water by other suffers in a state of cardiac arrest, but medics couldn’t save his life…

It may look like the Caribbean, but it’s the Canary Islands
It may look like the Caribbean, but it’s the Canary Islands

The beach with turquoise waters, coral reefs, vibrant marine Life… and an underwater museum!

The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands
The first tourist tax for accommodation is officially introduced in the Canary Islands

100% of all monies collected will be used for improvements on activities and services in the main tourist areas…

Over 230 sun beds vandalised with anti-tourism slogans on Los Cristianos beaches
Over 230 sun beds vandalised with anti-tourism slogans on Los Cristianos beaches

They have been graffitied by vandals as have the walls of the Arts shopping centre…

Injured paraglider rescued from inaccessible area near Mirador del Rio in Lanzarote
Injured paraglider rescued from inaccessible area near Mirador del Rio in Lanzarote

A rescue helicopter played a crucial role airlifting the man to safety…

Dead Sei Whale washes ashore a beach in Gran Canaria
Dead Sei Whale washes ashore a beach in Gran Canaria

The whale carcass, in an advanced state of decomposition, has several signs of shark bites…

Fishing boat fined €250,000 for spilling 200 litres of fuel into the sea
Fishing boat fined €250,000 for spilling 200 litres of fuel into the sea

They are also responsible for re-imbursing Maritime Rescue for the costs incurred during the cleanup operation…

Tenerife strongman El Vikingo triumphs in the final round of Liga Nacional de Fuerza
Tenerife strongman El Vikingo triumphs in the final round of Liga Nacional de Fuerza

The British gentle giant has claimed the title of Subcampeón despite being the oldest competitor in the league…

Nearly half of active tourism workers in the Canary Islands lack professional qualifications
Nearly half of active tourism workers in the Canary Islands lack professional qualifications

The government is launching a new initiative to expand this sector and get training for people to enhance their employment prospects…

Unions suspend the bus strike on Friday but will strike on the 9th and 23rd of December
Unions suspend the bus strike on Friday but will strike on the 9th and 23rd of December

If a resolution is not agreed they say there will be an indefinite drivers strike over Christmas and the New Year holidays…

Discover peace of mind with free legal advice at De Cotta Law’s open day
Discover peace of mind with free legal advice at De Cotta Law’s open day

This unique event offers free legal consultations tailored to a range of personal and property-related legal issues…