British pensioners in Spain are NOT eligible for UK Winter fuel payments, despite viral claims
While Brits living abroad in certain countries can claim the WFP, Spain has been excluded from this benefit since 2015…
Fishing boat intercepted with 500 kilos of cocaine near Canary Islands
The six crew claimed they were fishing but their equipment was unused, and agents found €50 million worth of drugs on board…
Port Authorities put boats in the Canary Islands up for auction starting at one cent
They are clearing their harbours of abandoned vessels. Here are more details of what is available and where…
Kayaker encounters shark off La Palma coast and bats it away with paddle
The peaceful excursion turned into an unexpected adventure when a shark came uncomfortably close…
Weather forecast for next few days: Clear skies, light calima, and moderate winds
Temperatures are expected to reach 27°C across the archipelago as the weather settles to seasonal averages…
SATURDAY'S WEATHER: Calima is approaching the Canary Islands with a chance of light showers
There will be haze in the eastern province of the archipelago today. Here is the forecast for all of the islands…
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
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
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
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!
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
Here are the full details of when and where this legislation will apply…
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
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
Here is the full forecast for each of the islands…
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…
Sunday’s Weather: Cloudy Intervals and High-Altitude Haze in the Canary Islands
Here’s todays forecast for each of the islands…
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
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
Tickets are available online from various digital platforms. Full details here…
