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Pre-alert declared for calima in the Canary Islands
Pre-alert declared for calima in the Canary Islands

There are between 100 to 150 micrograms per cubic metre of PM10 particles in the air which can be dangerous for people with breathing problems…

Smoking to be banned on all bar and restaurant terraces and vaping restricted
Smoking to be banned on all bar and restaurant terraces and vaping restricted

The Minister of Health has announced the nationwide implementation of the Smoking Prevention and Control Plan…

Calima sweeps across the islands with a slight drop in temperatures
Calima sweeps across the islands with a slight drop in temperatures

Here is a full weather report for the Canary Islands where Tenerife will have the highest temperatures today…

VIDEO: National Police seize a ton of cocaine in a luxury villa in Tenerife
VIDEO: National Police seize a ton of cocaine in a luxury villa in Tenerife

Nine people have been arrested in raids including a well-known Columbian drug smuggler and a member of the Italian mafia…

A warm weather front is on its way to the Canary Islands
A warm weather front is on its way to the Canary Islands

AEMET says that temperatures will be unusually high for December reaching 28 degrees next week…

Housing crisis continues as two-thirds of people are priced out of the market
Housing crisis continues as two-thirds of people are priced out of the market

Landlords won’t let rent exceed 35% of income due to the nervousness about the new housing law…

The fight against the Aedes mosquito intensifies in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
The fight against the Aedes mosquito intensifies in Tenerife and Gran Canaria

They have been detected in traps at the cruise ports of the two islands brought in from other countries where disease is rife…

Weather forecast for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend
Weather forecast for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend

Here is a day-by-day overview for the Canary Islands…

AEMET forecasts more rain in the Canary Islands this Sunday
AEMET forecasts more rain in the Canary Islands this Sunday

Here's today's forecast across the islands…

VIDEO: First Canarian satellite, ALISIO-1, successfully launched into space
VIDEO: First Canarian satellite, ALISIO-1, successfully launched into space

The launch proceeded seamlessly, with no reported difficulties or unfavourable weather conditions…

VIDEO: Atlantic storm hits the islands but conditions will improve today
VIDEO: Atlantic storm hits the islands but conditions will improve today

The worst has passed after causing landslides, floods, flight diversions, airport delays, and accidents on the motorways…

Pre-Alert issued for heavy rain and strong storms across the Canary Islands
Pre-Alert issued for heavy rain and strong storms across the Canary Islands

The south and west of Tenerife, La Palma, and Gran Canaria are expected to be hit by an Atlantic storm first…

Over 200,000 people have now reached the Canary Islands by boat since 1994
Over 200,000 people have now reached the Canary Islands by boat since 1994

The lowest number was recorded in 2012 with only 173 people arriving in the Islands…

An ultimate guide to caring for aging parents
An ultimate guide to caring for aging parents

As your loved ones grow older, their needs evolve, requiring a thoughtful and proactive approach to ensure their well-being…

630 migrants have died trying to get to the Canary Islands so far this year
630 migrants have died trying to get to the Canary Islands so far this year

This number already exceeds the total for 2022 with five weeks of the year still left…

Certification is required for electric scooters from January
Certification is required for electric scooters from January

The Directorate General of Traffic has also hinted at a new test for scooters and possibly number plates…

Guardia Civil unveils high-tech sea drones to bolster maritime security
Guardia Civil unveils high-tech sea drones to bolster maritime security

EU funding supports deployment of GLADIUS MINI S Drones in strategic locations in Spain and the Canary Islands…

Here comes the rain!
Here comes the rain!

Here is the AEMET forecast for Friday in the Canary Islands…

Obesity rates surge in the Canary Islands, ranking second highest in Spain
Obesity rates surge in the Canary Islands, ranking second highest in Spain

The data also reveals that one in every five under 16s in the Canaries is obese, raising concerns about the health of the younger generation…

AEMET forecasts drastic weather changes in the islands this weekend
AEMET forecasts drastic weather changes in the islands this weekend

A drop in temperatures is forecast from today with rain on the way on Saturday…