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The world’s largest gamma-ray astronomy observatory will be based in the Canary Islands
The world’s largest gamma-ray astronomy observatory will be based in the Canary Islands

The Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory is installing 13 telescopes to address some of astrophysics' most intriguing questions...

Pre-alert issued in Canary Islands for dangerous sea and coastal conditions
Pre-alert issued in Canary Islands for dangerous sea and coastal conditions

The public are urged to avoid risky situations like taking unnecessary selfies in dangerous locations or ignoring red flags on beaches…

€162 million EuroMillions jackpot in Spain is unclaimed and goes to the Government
€162 million EuroMillions jackpot in Spain is unclaimed and goes to the Government

The 90-day collection period has now passed and the ticket holder cannot collect their winnings now even if they wanted to!

770 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands in just 24 hours stretching resources
770 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands in just 24 hours stretching resources

The local emergency services are overwhelmed and struggling to accommodate the influx…

Deadline set for contesting timeshare contracts in Spain
Deadline set for contesting timeshare contracts in Spain

This also covers points systems, holiday packages, and resale agreements…

Inspecting holiday rental properties in the Canary Islands: An almost impossible task
Inspecting holiday rental properties in the Canary Islands: An almost impossible task

Local councils warn that they do not have the staff to comply with the required inspection plan…

Woman gives birth on migrant boat enroute to the Canary Islands
Woman gives birth on migrant boat enroute to the Canary Islands

Both the mother and her newborn baby were airlifted to hospital for treatment…

Europe’s largest marine park closes leaving two Orcas without a home
Europe’s largest marine park closes leaving two Orcas without a home

There is a possibility they could be moved to Loro Parque as they would not survive if released into the wild…

Tom Cruise and Jeff Goldblum spotted celebrating the festive season in the Canary Islands
Tom Cruise and Jeff Goldblum spotted celebrating the festive season in the Canary Islands

The two Hollywood stars have been in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria relaxing over Christmas and New Year…

Several UK airports closed due to heavy snow causing travel chaos
Several UK airports closed due to heavy snow causing travel chaos

Runways are closed, roads are shut, and towns are having power outages as an Arctic blast hits many parts of Britain…

Record number of flights at Canary Islands airports this weekend
Record number of flights at Canary Islands airports this weekend

In total there will have been 2,941 flights on Saturday and Sunday, 415 more than last year…

New requirement for holiday lets in residential complexes from April 2025
New requirement for holiday lets in residential complexes from April 2025

They will need community approval from 60% of owners on the complex before they can start renting to tourists…

Canary Islands Government issues pre-alert for calima
Canary Islands Government issues pre-alert for calima

It expected to impact the southern slopes and regions of the islands…

Canary Islands Government activates new pre-alert for strong winds
Canary Islands Government activates new pre-alert for strong winds

Here are the affected areas and details of the alert…

2025 brings changes to retirement age in the Canary Islands
2025 brings changes to retirement age in the Canary Islands

As of January 1st, the legal age for ordinary retirement has increased…

One lucky winner in the south of Tenerife scoops €4 million in ONCE New Year’s Day lottery
One lucky winner in the south of Tenerife scoops €4 million in ONCE New Year’s Day lottery

There were also second and third tier winners in Gran Canaria…

Weather for the start of January in the Canary Islands
Weather for the start of January in the Canary Islands

As 2025 gets underway, residents and visitors can expect cool temperatures, some scattered showers, and moderate winds…

First baby born in the Canary Islands in 2025 is a boy in Tenerife
First baby born in the Canary Islands in 2025 is a boy in Tenerife

Shortly after two other islands welcomed their first new arrivals of the new year which were also both boys…

2024 in the Canary Islands: Protests, housing crisis, and tragedies at sea
2024 in the Canary Islands: Protests, housing crisis, and tragedies at sea

On April 20th nearly 200,000 people protested against mass tourism, environmental degradation, and lack of housing…

New regulation changes rules for short-term rentals from January 2nd
New regulation changes rules for short-term rentals from January 2nd

Here’s all you need to know about a new legislation that affects anyone that rents their property out for holiday use…