legal matters

Parties call for action against the drought in Tenerife as the situation is getting critical
Parties call for action against the drought in Tenerife as the situation is getting critical

They are concerned that the Cabildo has done nothing to alleviate the situation after declaring a water emergency almost three months ago…

Five arrested for burgling 25 homes in Tenerife plus money laundering and drug trafficking
Five arrested for burgling 25 homes in Tenerife plus money laundering and drug trafficking

They face these charges plus armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms…

Mogan aims to be first resort to introduce a tourist tax
Mogan aims to be first resort to introduce a tourist tax

They are calling it a “municipal tax on public services” to legally be able to implement it regardless of what the government does…

Look out for F-18s performing flyovers in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Look out for F-18s performing flyovers in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

The Spanish Air Force are preparing for commemorative events during May on Armed Forces Day…

Canary Island airports received 4.2 million passengers in April
Canary Island airports received 4.2 million passengers in April

This is an increase of 4% compared to last year. So far there have been over 17.7 million passengers through our airports this year…

Government authorises the construction of a new 1,000-bed hotel in Fuerteventura
Government authorises the construction of a new 1,000-bed hotel in Fuerteventura

It will need to meet tough regulations for water conservation, reduction of noise and light pollution, and efficient waste management…

Brits with green residency cards advised to get TIE before EU Entry/Exit System is launched
Brits with green residency cards advised to get TIE before EU Entry/Exit System is launched

The British Embassy have issued a press release explaining why it is important…

Two tourists climb Mount Teide naked to promote Naturism
Two tourists climb Mount Teide naked to promote Naturism

They walked 25 kilometres and encountered temperatures below zero after the sun had gone down…

Where is the most affordable place in Tenerife to buy a property near the sea?
Where is the most affordable place in Tenerife to buy a property near the sea?

Prices have surged to almost €4,000 per square metre recently in the south making it unaffordable for most people…

VIDEO: 20-year-old rescued by helicopter after ignoring weather warnings
VIDEO: 20-year-old rescued by helicopter after ignoring weather warnings

The Emergency Services remind people to observe the warnings and flags on beaches or natural pools before going into the water…

Arona is excluded from Tenerife Cabildo’s housing program
Arona is excluded from Tenerife Cabildo’s housing program

They won’t receive a cent of aid to help build affordable housing for residents of the municipality…

Yellow weather warnings are extended in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Yellow weather warnings are extended in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

AEMET warns that the pre-alert for coastal phenomena and adverse sea conditions could be active for the next few days…

Brunelli's: A gastronomic paradise recognised by the Michelin Guide
Brunelli's: A gastronomic paradise recognised by the Michelin Guide

This restaurant is the ideal destination for meat lovers looking for a privileged culinary experience…

The Pros and Cons of Prepaid Cards in Online Gambling
The Pros and Cons of Prepaid Cards in Online Gambling

It’s good to have multiple deposit and withdrawal options since these also vary from casino to casino…

Canary Islands President: ‘Its time to restrict property purchases by non-residents’
Canary Islands President: ‘Its time to restrict property purchases by non-residents’

He agrees that population growth has overtaken the implementation of services and infrastructure…

Police raid Chinese supermarket displaying 6,000 items that expired in 2019
Police raid Chinese supermarket displaying 6,000 items that expired in 2019

They seized rotten meat and fish as well as canned goods that didn’t have any of the correct Spanish labelling or certification…

Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of one-year-old baby in Lanzarote
Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of one-year-old baby in Lanzarote

He tried to snatch the baby from her grandmother in broad daylight before four witnesses captured him…

The King Snake spreads uncontrollably throughout Gran Canaria
The King Snake spreads uncontrollably throughout Gran Canaria

Over 17,000 have been captured as their numbers continue to grow, and in certain areas people are scared to walk their pets…

Canary Islands witness the spectacle of the Northern Lights
Canary Islands witness the spectacle of the Northern Lights

The breathtaking auroras borealis were visible across Spain last night and they didn’t disappoint here in the Canaries…

Tourist establishments to pay more for water in Tenerife than residents and farmers
Tourist establishments to pay more for water in Tenerife than residents and farmers

This includes holiday homes and golf courses in a bid to control the supply of water which is at critical levels…