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Flight to Spain diverted after mouse leaps from passengers’ food tray
Flight to Spain diverted after mouse leaps from passengers’ food tray

The pilot had to follow protocol and make an emergency landing and change plane before they could continue their journey…

Another earthquake detected in the Canary Islands, felt across two islands
Another earthquake detected in the Canary Islands, felt across two islands

It was another 3.8 magnitude tremor, ironically, on the third anniversary of the volcanic eruption in La Palma…

14 arrested as police dismantle child prostitution network in Tenerife
14 arrested as police dismantle child prostitution network in Tenerife

200 people who bought child porn have also been identified, as has a mental health doctor who videoed sexual encounters with underage victims…

Some rain and pre-alert activated for ‘coastal flooding’ in the Canary Islands
Some rain and pre-alert activated for ‘coastal flooding’ in the Canary Islands

This is due to the ‘spring tides’ caused by the full moon. Rain expected in the south of Tenerife this afternoon…

Get ready to witness the ‘Comet of the Century’ from the Canary Islands this October!
Get ready to witness the ‘Comet of the Century’ from the Canary Islands this October!

Unlike Halley's Comet this one may never pass by again making this our only chance in our lifetimes to witness its brilliance…

Smoking and vaping in parks and on all terraces may soon be banned across Europe
Smoking and vaping in parks and on all terraces may soon be banned across Europe

Here are the full details of when and where this legislation will apply…

Woman dies after shark attack in Canary Islands waters
Woman dies after shark attack in Canary Islands waters

She was sailing on a British registered catamaran 500km from the Canaries coast and lost a leg in the attack…

Migrant arrivals by sea to the Canary Islands have increased by 85% in 2024
Migrant arrivals by sea to the Canary Islands have increased by 85% in 2024

The authority’s resources are strained to the max without the necessary support from the central government…

Rain and thunderstorms forecast in parts of the Canary Islands this Tuesday
Rain and thunderstorms forecast in parts of the Canary Islands this Tuesday

Here is the full forecast for each of the islands…

Decisions on issuing VV licences will be left to Local Councils
Decisions on issuing VV licences will be left to Local Councils

The Minister of Tourism for the Canary Islands has confirmed this. Full details here…

The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis
The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis

He would be the first pontiff to set foot in the archipelago, and is ‘deeply concerned’ about the ongoing humanitarian crisis…

Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room
Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room

If a tenant's monthly rent exceeds 35% of their income, they are considered vulnerable by the state and may not be evicted…

Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands
Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands

Tickets are available online from various digital platforms. Full details here…

Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands
Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands

More than half of the accidents on our roads involved alcohol or drugs use. Here are the new proposed limits…

43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax
43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax

A new survey explored residents' attitudes towards tourism by asking respondents about its impact on the islands...

Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday
Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday

AEMET has activated alerts due to strong winds as follows…

Wednesday’s weather: Clear and sunny south, cloudy and windy north
Wednesday’s weather: Clear and sunny south, cloudy and windy north

Wind and calima will dominate the weather in the Canary Islands later this week…

The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain
The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain

He will continue the 500 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Spain, and represent the 412,000 Brits living in the country…

Monday’s weather: Cloudy this morning with temperatures touching 30°C
Monday’s weather: Cloudy this morning with temperatures touching 30°C

Here is today’s AEMET forecast for each of the Canary Islands…