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Holiday rental properties wipe out over half of residential housing supply in the Canary Islands
Holiday rental properties wipe out over half of residential housing supply in the Canary Islands

The Bank of Spain are warning that residents now spend, on average, 55% of their gross income on rent, well above the 30% recommended threshold…

British woman dragged off Ryanair flight after mid-air disruption forces unscheduled landing
British woman dragged off Ryanair flight after mid-air disruption forces unscheduled landing

She was drunk, vaping in the aisle, standing on seats, threatening to 'bottle' people with a wine bottle before making a bomb threat…

Light rain and strong winds forecast for Thursday in the Canary Islands
Light rain and strong winds forecast for Thursday in the Canary Islands

Cloudy skies and drizzle expected at the start and end of the day in northern areas…

Top Scorer Race in La Liga: Who are the early favourites for the 2025/2026 Pichichi Trophy?
Top Scorer Race in La Liga: Who are the early favourites for the 2025/2026 Pichichi Trophy?

The excitement has reached a new level after Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid at the start of this season…

AEMET warns of strong winds across the Canary Islands this Wednesday
AEMET warns of strong winds across the Canary Islands this Wednesday

Here is today’s forecast for each of the islands…

Emergency Alert declared in the Canary Islands after disruption to 112 phone line
Emergency Alert declared in the Canary Islands after disruption to 112 phone line

According to the Canary Islands Government, the situation was the result of a network update by telecoms giant Telefónica…

F-18 fighter jets and Airbus A330 tanker carry out major aerial refuelling test over the Canaries
F-18 fighter jets and Airbus A330 tanker carry out major aerial refuelling test over the Canaries

This is the first test of its kind with the new tanker and they clocked up five and a half hours of flight time…

Between 4,000 and 6,000 pets are abandoned annually in the Canary Islands
Between 4,000 and 6,000 pets are abandoned annually in the Canary Islands

The Animal Identification Register have launched a new campaign aimed at promoting the identification and welfare of pets…

The UK press continues to sensationalise the tourism protests and scare British holidaymakers
The UK press continues to sensationalise the tourism protests and scare British holidaymakers

They claim that “holidaymakers stayed confined to their hotel rooms out of fear of being caught up in the demonstrations”

A hot, sunny, but cloudy day is forecast in the Canary Islands this Monday
A hot, sunny, but cloudy day is forecast in the Canary Islands this Monday

Temperatures will reach 25°C with some isolated showers in inland areas. Full forecast for each island here…

30,000 protest against mass tourism and new hotel projects in the Canary Islands
30,000 protest against mass tourism and new hotel projects in the Canary Islands

“We’re not against tourism, we’re against uncontrolled tourism, the islands are at breaking point” was the message from protestors…

Huge turnout expected for protests against tourism model today in 15 locations
Huge turnout expected for protests against tourism model today in 15 locations

Here is what the protests are really about and the story of the British resident who lost everything when his motorhome went up in flames…

What should residents know about accessing alternative healthcare locally?
What should residents know about accessing alternative healthcare locally?

From ancient practices like acupuncture to modern uses of CBD, the options cater to diverse needs…

Canary Islands see a 34% drop in migrant arrivals by boat so far in 2025
Canary Islands see a 34% drop in migrant arrivals by boat so far in 2025

The Canary Islands Government have requested priority access to the €3 billion in EU migration funds…

VIDEO: Eight puppies found abandoned next to a rubbish bin in the Canary Islands
VIDEO: Eight puppies found abandoned next to a rubbish bin in the Canary Islands

They were extremely dehydrated and riddled with parasites, but are now showing signs of recovery…

Watching the Game from Afar: How Global Sports Connect Expats and Visitors to Home
Watching the Game from Afar: How Global Sports Connect Expats and Visitors to Home

For many, sport is one of the last threads to home that doesn’t fray, matches bring a regular rhythm to life abroad…

Canary Islands airports record 4.5 million passengers in April, up 9% from 2024
Canary Islands airports record 4.5 million passengers in April, up 9% from 2024

From January to April 2025, Canary Islands airports registered 18,733,561 passengers arriving to and leaving the islands…

Fugitive wanted for domestic violence and extortion arrested in the Canary Islands
Fugitive wanted for domestic violence and extortion arrested in the Canary Islands

He has been placed in custody until his extradition order is completed…

Thousands will take to the streets this Sunday to protest against ‘Unsustainable’ Tourism Model
Thousands will take to the streets this Sunday to protest against ‘Unsustainable’ Tourism Model

There are mass demonstrations planned across all of the Canary Islands and cities in Spain as residents demand urgent change…