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Consumer Affairs asks local councils to join investigation of illegal holiday lets
Consumer Affairs asks local councils to join investigation of illegal holiday lets

There is an ongoing investigation into unlicensed holiday rental properties on social media and online accommodation platforms…

AEMET forecasts rain in parts of the Canary Islands this Tuesday
AEMET forecasts rain in parts of the Canary Islands this Tuesday

Strong winds are expected to continue, with intervals of very strong gusts in exposed areas…

Hotel prices in the Canary Islands rose by 5% in May
Hotel prices in the Canary Islands rose by 5% in May

The UK and Germany continue to be the two biggest individual source markets for tourists…

The Canary Islands Government confirms modifications to the new Climate Change Law
The Canary Islands Government confirms modifications to the new Climate Change Law

These changes aim to modernise and strengthen the Islands' approach to climate change and energy transition…

The Canary Islands expect the arrival of 70,000 migrants by the end of the year
The Canary Islands expect the arrival of 70,000 migrants by the end of the year

There are 300,000 sub-Saharan Africans waiting for better weather to cross to the islands by boat…

An astronomical summer in the Canary Islands: When to see the next meteor shower
An astronomical summer in the Canary Islands: When to see the next meteor shower

The IAC explain about the summer solstice, as well as which planets and meteor showers will be visible…

Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants with five deceased on board south of Tenerife
Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants with five deceased on board south of Tenerife

The ships staff provided the first medical assistance to those on the small boat…

Airline fined €28,000 for denying boarding to passenger due to her low-cut top
Airline fined €28,000 for denying boarding to passenger due to her low-cut top

Despite protests from other passengers to let her on the plane, the woman was not allowed to board…

Canary Islands Government plans train construction starting in 2027
Canary Islands Government plans train construction starting in 2027

After two decades of discussion, the projects are closer to becoming a reality due to breaking them into manageable phases…

Summer 2024 set to be 20% hotter than usual in the Canary Islands
Summer 2024 set to be 20% hotter than usual in the Canary Islands

In addition to higher temperatures AEMET have also forecasted below-average rainfall for the upcoming quarter…

Tourist municipalities look for answers to implementing a tourist tax
Tourist municipalities look for answers to implementing a tourist tax

The 13 official ‘tourism municipalities’ in the Canary Islands want to find the best way to introduce a visitor tax…

Over 25,000 homes are waiting for building licenses in the Canary Islands
Over 25,000 homes are waiting for building licenses in the Canary Islands

Licences can take between 12 and 18 months to be processed which in many cases is longer than the construction takes…

Lidl chicken found to be contaminated with listeria, diarrheal pathogens and other bacteria
Lidl chicken found to be contaminated with listeria, diarrheal pathogens and other bacteria

A scientific analysis examines hundreds of trays of chicken and results showed that 71% of the meat was affected…

Experts warn of a surge in cockroach infestations this summer
Experts warn of a surge in cockroach infestations this summer

They say that they will be more challenging to control than in previous years due to changing climate conditions…

New draft law on regulation of holiday lets will be ready this month
New draft law on regulation of holiday lets will be ready this month

Owners with a VV licence that want to continue with holiday rentals will have new criteria to meet…

Extreme drought raises forest fire risk in the Canary Islands
Extreme drought raises forest fire risk in the Canary Islands

Authorities warn that this summer begins under worse climatic and meteorological conditions than last year…

Black Flags Report highlights environmental impact of mass tourism on Canary Islands' coasts
Black Flags Report highlights environmental impact of mass tourism on Canary Islands' coasts

Tenerife receives a black flag for its continued sewage discharges into the sea and four other projects were highlighted…

Nearly 10% of vehicles in the Canary Islands lack a valid ITV (MOT)
Nearly 10% of vehicles in the Canary Islands lack a valid ITV (MOT)

There are substantial fines for not getting this compulsory inspection if your vehicle has not been officially deregistered…

PSOE calls for suspension of new VV licenses as it is affecting locals’ quality of life
PSOE calls for suspension of new VV licenses as it is affecting locals’ quality of life

They say that property owners are having a knee jerk reaction to “speculative expectations” of a law that isn’t in place yet…

Two Arrested in Tenerife in national operation against Jihadist propaganda
Two Arrested in Tenerife in national operation against Jihadist propaganda

A police raid took place on Tuesday as part of a coordinated campaign in four locations in Spain…