AEMET upgrades two main weather radars to improve forecasting
There are new state-of-the-art radars in Tenerife and Gran Canaria which will improve ability to analyse and predict weather patterns…
Landing gear of TUI Boeing 737 collapses shortly after landing
The aircraft had just flown from Malaga to Brussels and all passengers and crew had disembarked before it happened…
The Canary Islands officially recorded 1,608 earthquakes in 2024
Most were at Enmedio Volcano between Tenerife and Gran Canaria followed by activity under Mount Teide…
AEMET forecast an “explosive mix of weather” in the Canary Islands
A calima is coming to the islands, which are more unusual in Winter, as they bring atmospheric instability at this time of year…
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
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
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
The local emergency services are overwhelmed and struggling to accommodate the influx…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It expected to impact the southern slopes and regions of the islands…
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
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
There were also second and third tier winners in Gran Canaria…
