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Some rain forecast in the Canary Islands this Wednesday
Some rain forecast in the Canary Islands this Wednesday

Intermittent shows are expected, mainly in the north of the islands, with southern regions cloudy but dry…

The Canary Islands rank third for antidepressant consumption in Spain
The Canary Islands rank third for antidepressant consumption in Spain

24% of the local population uses anxiety and antidepressant medications…

50 people die in one boat trying to get to the Canary Islands
50 people die in one boat trying to get to the Canary Islands

Doctors have confirmed that they died from starvation and only had sea water to quench thirst…

Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024
Canary Islands see 200% increase in evictions in first quarter of 2024

There have been 114 cases in the first three months of this year compared to 38 in the same period in 2023…

May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands
May surprises AEMET with 116% of expected precipitation in the Canary Islands

It was unexpectedly wet due to a high-pressure front that brought cooler, moister air masses to the archipelago…

ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals
ASCAV applauds the investigation to fine owners of illegal holiday rentals

The fines are classed as severe up to €100,000 but could be increased to six time the profits earned from rentals…

Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday
Cloudy skies and light showers in the Canary Islands this Friday

Here is today’s forecast island by island…

516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing
516 migrants rescued in the last 24 hours with 1 dead and 10 missing

The rescue operation involved five boats and a helicopter who worked throughout the night…

Tail of Atlantic front is bringing rain to the Canary Islands
Tail of Atlantic front is bringing rain to the Canary Islands

Although the next couple of days will be cloudy, they will be mostly dry, but by the weekend that will change…

2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in area of La Palma's Tajogaite volcano
2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in area of La Palma's Tajogaite volcano

This is the strongest tremor registered in the area since the volcano erupted in 2021...

Look out for the Northern Lights in the Canary Islands during June
Look out for the Northern Lights in the Canary Islands during June

Once again, we are entering a phase of heightened solar activity, and another solar storm…

HEALTH ALERT: Listeria detected in smoked salmon from Spain
HEALTH ALERT: Listeria detected in smoked salmon from Spain

There are 15 brands packed in 16 different ways that are affected. You must NOT eat it if you have one of them…

Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Spain
Drunk Brit arrested after trying to open airplane doors on flight to Spain

He also caused a fight with other passengers and assaulted a crew member…

Calima returns to the Canary Islands bringing haze and higher temperatures
Calima returns to the Canary Islands bringing haze and higher temperatures

Here are the areas that will be most affected…

Feliz Día de Canarias… Happy Canary Islands Day
Feliz Día de Canarias… Happy Canary Islands Day

What is Canary Islands Day? How and why is it celebrated? Find out here…

Unconventional accommodation boom in the Canary Islands sparks regulatory concerns
Unconventional accommodation boom in the Canary Islands sparks regulatory concerns

The authorities are finally waking up to places advertised on accommodation platforms that don’t comply with vacation rental laws…

A mini-heatwave will hit the Canary Islands this weekend
A mini-heatwave will hit the Canary Islands this weekend

Temperatures will reach 32 degrees with ‘Tropical Nights’ according to AEMET’s latest forecasts…

TUI to invest in residential housing in the Canary Islands instead of hotels
TUI to invest in residential housing in the Canary Islands instead of hotels

They have announced that they are shifting focus to housing amid mass tourism backlash and because of the number of holiday homes…

The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns
The Canary Islands are having more intense calimas due to a change in weather patterns

A new study shows that over the last 40 years we are having less calimas but with more haze and dust particles…

Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands
Top films you didn't know were shot in the Canary Islands

Film makers have a massive choice of locations from sand dunes, deserts, mountains, volcanoes, and the sea all close to each other…