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247 migrants rescued in Canary Island waters this weekend
247 migrants rescued in Canary Island waters this weekend

Survivors reported that they had thrown several corpses into the sea during their journey…

Mostly cloudy with temperatures of 26 degrees this Monday
Mostly cloudy with temperatures of 26 degrees this Monday

There is a chance of rain later this afternoon in the Canary Islands…

Environmentalists demand action following ‘Resounding Success’ of protests
Environmentalists demand action following ‘Resounding Success’ of protests

Environmental group, Ben Magec, claim the people have spoken, and they want change…

Cloudy skies expected across the Canary Islands with some rain
Cloudy skies expected across the Canary Islands with some rain

AEMET is forecasting temperatures of 25 degrees but doesn’t rule out local showers on the islands…

VIDEO: Thousands take to the streets to protest to the Government
VIDEO: Thousands take to the streets to protest to the Government

They are demanding the ecotax, less construction, and less holiday homes, with banners reading ''It is not tourismphobia, it is corruptionphobia''

Will a tourist tax of 3 euros per night stop people coming to the Canary Islands?
Will a tourist tax of 3 euros per night stop people coming to the Canary Islands?

A tourist tax was supposed to be introduced in 2021, but it was decided not to because of the pandemic and recovery of the sector…

EU proposes a deal with the UK to make it easier for the under 30s to work abroad
EU proposes a deal with the UK to make it easier for the under 30s to work abroad

The agreement would allow them to stay up to four years in the destination country for work or education…

A slight drop in temperatures and light winds in the Canary Islands this Thursday
A slight drop in temperatures and light winds in the Canary Islands this Thursday

The haze has finally cleared making way for clearer but slightly cooler weather but still warmer than usual for the time of year…

Marichal: ‘Those who blame tourism for the problems in the Canary Islands are wrong’
Marichal: ‘Those who blame tourism for the problems in the Canary Islands are wrong’

He said he understands the protests as ‘social anger’ towards a possible loss of quality of life and services but tourism is not the scapegoat!

152 African immigrants in four boats rescued in the last few hours in the Canaries
152 African immigrants in four boats rescued in the last few hours in the Canaries

A boat with 20 dead bodies onboard has been spotted in Brazil after being taken off course trying to get to the Canary Islands…

The Canary Islands remain on pre-alert for high temperatures
The Canary Islands remain on pre-alert for high temperatures

The temperatures are still unusually high for the time of year, but how long will it last?

Canary Islands President confirms that he doesn't rule out a tourist tax
Canary Islands President confirms that he doesn't rule out a tourist tax

Although his Vice President said on Friday that there wouldn’t be one, Clavijo said this is not the case and that he is willing to discuss it…

Government says data shows that the tourism situation is not as bad as people claiming
Government says data shows that the tourism situation is not as bad as people claiming

Ahead of next Sunday’s demonstrations they have released key insights into the island’s tourism sector…

Weather forecast for Saturday: 34 degrees with Calima in the Canary Islands
Weather forecast for Saturday: 34 degrees with Calima in the Canary Islands

Masks are recommended for those with respiratory problems due to the haze still affecting air quality…

Air quality classed as "extremely unfavourable" due to the calima
Air quality classed as "extremely unfavourable" due to the calima

The intense calima continues to cover the Canary Islands reducing visibility and pushing temperatures to above 38 degrees…

Canary Islands government wants more digital nomads despite the "housing crisis"
Canary Islands government wants more digital nomads despite the "housing crisis"

They have announced plans with a budget of 700,000 euros to attract more to the islands, but not everyone wants them!

These are all of the active weather warnings and alerts in the Canary Islands
These are all of the active weather warnings and alerts in the Canary Islands

It’s been confusing with all the various warnings, but some have been lifted this morning. Those still in place are as follows…

Spanish Government advocates limiting tourist accommodation in stressed areas
Spanish Government advocates limiting tourist accommodation in stressed areas

In addition to scrapping Golden Visas the Central Government wants restrictions on holiday lets of residential properties…

VIDEO: Waves batter the coast of the Canaries with 130 people evacuated from their homes
VIDEO: Waves batter the coast of the Canaries with 130 people evacuated from their homes

A mix of 4-metre high waves and strong gusts of wind have caused major problems for people who live on the coast and seafront promenades…

Government activate alert for high temperatures of 35°C across the Canary Islands
Government activate alert for high temperatures of 35°C across the Canary Islands

Only areas protected by the trade winds will not experience this increase in temperatures…