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Spanish Government ordered to take care of 1,000 minors seeking asylum in the Canaries
Spanish Government ordered to take care of 1,000 minors seeking asylum in the Canaries

The Canary Islands appealed to the Supreme Court following the dismissal of their request for help from the central government…

Canary Islands President rules out IGIC reduction amid global instability
Canary Islands President rules out IGIC reduction amid global instability

Clavijo has urged caution saying unpredictable decisions, particularly those of Donald Trump and the EU, could have an effect on the island’s economy…

Strong winds set to continue in the Canary Islands
Strong winds set to continue in the Canary Islands

AEMET warn of strong winds, rough seas, and some rain, as the mixed weather continues…

Mortgage approvals in the Canary Islands went up by 43% in January
Mortgage approvals in the Canary Islands went up by 43% in January

This surge, significantly higher than the national average of 11%, marks the fifth consecutive month of annual increases in the archipelago…

Monday Weather: These are the active yellow warnings in the Canary Islands
Monday Weather: These are the active yellow warnings in the Canary Islands

All islands, except Fuerteventura, are at 'risk' from wind or waves, according to the State Meteorological Agency…

Airlines warn of flight reductions for residents due to delayed subsidy payments
Airlines warn of flight reductions for residents due to delayed subsidy payments

They still haven’t received the agreed funding from the government for the agreed discounted travel for residents…

WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm Martinho reaches the Canary Islands
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storm Martinho reaches the Canary Islands

The storm is centred in the northwest of Spain, where it has already caused flooding, but it has also led to yellow warnings in the Canaries…

WARNING: Green Residency Card or Certificate will not be recognised by the EU's Entry Exit System  
WARNING: Green Residency Card or Certificate will not be recognised by the EU's Entry Exit System  

If you don’t have a TIE you could be refused entry into the country and returned to the UK in the same way as a non-resident…

Flights cancelled from Tenerife to Heathrow due to fire at the London Airport
Flights cancelled from Tenerife to Heathrow due to fire at the London Airport

Heathrow has now been closed as the Counter-Terrorism Police are investigating the cause of the fire…

Flight disruptions at Canary Islands airports due to weather conditions
Flight disruptions at Canary Islands airports due to weather conditions

AENA advises passengers to check the status of their flights with their respective airlines before travelling…

Storm Laurence triggers new weather warnings in the Canary Islands
Storm Laurence triggers new weather warnings in the Canary Islands

Strong winds of up to 70kmh are expected across the archipelago. Full details here…

DGT lowers amount over speed limit that triggers speed cameras
DGT lowers amount over speed limit that triggers speed cameras

Previously, exceeding the 100 km/h speed limit by 7 or 8 km/h would activate a camera, but now they have lowered these thresholds…

Latest weather warnings: Heavy rain, flood risk, and 12 metre waves
Latest weather warnings: Heavy rain, flood risk, and 12 metre waves

The Government and AEMET have updated the weather situation in the Canary Islands with more storms on the way…

Guardia Civil arrest 19 people involved in an extortion scam involving alleged armed hitmen
Guardia Civil arrest 19 people involved in an extortion scam involving alleged armed hitmen

The investigation started after victims in Tenerife reported being threatened via Whatsapp to the police after signing up to ‘adult content’ websites…

Tension as drunk Stag group removed from Canary Islands flight before take-off
Tension as drunk Stag group removed from Canary Islands flight before take-off

The flight was delayed so that the Guardia Civil could remove them and their luggage was found in the hold…

AEMET issue orange weather warnings for the Canary Islands from Monday
AEMET issue orange weather warnings for the Canary Islands from Monday

Strong winds, rough seas, and big waves are expected to impact the islands posing a ‘significant’ risk…

Government ends pre-alert for dangerous coastal conditions in the Canary Islands
Government ends pre-alert for dangerous coastal conditions in the Canary Islands

The weather and sea conditions that warranted the pre-alert have now changed…

AEMET warns of Storm Laurence forming to the west of the Canary Islands over the Atlantic
AEMET warns of Storm Laurence forming to the west of the Canary Islands over the Atlantic

They anticipate rain over the next few days, and here’s where…

Five earthquakes detected within half an hour this Friday morning in the Canary Islands
Five earthquakes detected within half an hour this Friday morning in the Canary Islands

They were recorded between 7.33am and 8.03am at depths between 10 and 13 kilometres with varying magnitudes…

Minister of Tourism: Government is prioritising residents amid housing crisis
Minister of Tourism: Government is prioritising residents amid housing crisis

Jessica de Leon claims that the Canary Islands government is focused on supporting residents even though they may feel they’re not…