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Health Department issues precautions to protect the public’s health during Calima
Health Department issues precautions to protect the public’s health during Calima

The sand and dust can cause severe problems for sensitive people with respiratory problems…

British fugitive arrested in Los Cristianos will be extradited back to the UK
British fugitive arrested in Los Cristianos will be extradited back to the UK

He is wanted in the northeast for trafficking 12 kilograms of Class A drugs and laundering over £700,000…

The Canary Islands don’t have the Kamov helicopter for firefighting this summer
The Canary Islands don’t have the Kamov helicopter for firefighting this summer

This was one of the main aerial resources during last year’s fire in Tenerife, but the Spanish Government have withdrawn it…

Thunder storms could hit the Canary Islands in the next few days
Thunder storms could hit the Canary Islands in the next few days

Electrical storms and sudden downpours of rain are expected in the next few days from Africa…

High temperatures up to 37°C continue in the Canary Islands
High temperatures up to 37°C continue in the Canary Islands

A calima is coming from the east bringing hot winds, haze, and very high temperatures over the next few days…

Scientists confirm no volcanic reactivation in La Palma amidst false reports
Scientists confirm no volcanic reactivation in La Palma amidst false reports

There have been stories circulating that the volcano is releasing gases and could erupt again soon…

SCORCHIO! The Canary Islands record the highest overnight temperatures in Spain
SCORCHIO! The Canary Islands record the highest overnight temperatures in Spain

Temperatures reached 33°C and the islands had the six hottest places in the entire country…

The Canarian DJ who defused tense situation during Beach Volleyball final at the Olympics
The Canarian DJ who defused tense situation during Beach Volleyball final at the Olympics

DJ Tony Rojas was the host of the event in Paris and went viral after playing John Lennons ‘Imagine’ to calm the situation…

Heat alert is extended to all of the Canary Islands
Heat alert is extended to all of the Canary Islands

Temperatures of 37°C are forecast with the warning active in the following areas for heat and dangerous sea conditions…

Canary Islands weather: Mostly clear skies with light haze this Monday
Canary Islands weather: Mostly clear skies with light haze this Monday

Four islands have an active weather warning for high temperatures that could reach 37°C…

The Canary Islands boost forest surveillance and wildfire prevention with drones
The Canary Islands boost forest surveillance and wildfire prevention with drones

They will monitor forests and identify behaviours, such as BBQs or camp fires, that could get out of control…

Pre-alert declared for high temperatures across five of the Canary Islands
Pre-alert declared for high temperatures across five of the Canary Islands

Temperatures are expected to reach and exceed 36°C in the following areas…

Weather Forecast: Rising temperatures with strong northeastern winds
Weather Forecast: Rising temperatures with strong northeastern winds

Here is today’s full forecast for the main four islands…

20,000 new residents have pushed the Canaries population past 2.2 million people
20,000 new residents have pushed the Canaries population past 2.2 million people

New data shows that population increases are foreigners as the number of people born in Spain continues to drop…

If you haven’t got one, get the TIE now to avoid problems as a resident of Spain
If you haven’t got one, get the TIE now to avoid problems as a resident of Spain

This is advice from the British Embassy ahead of the EU’s Entry Exit System coming into force when the Green Certificate won’t be recognised…

July was one of the hottest months in the Canary Islands for 63 years
July was one of the hottest months in the Canary Islands for 63 years

It was also one of the wettest with almost two and a half times the amount of usual rainfall…

Concern as Moroccan Navy conduct live-fire exercises just 140kms from the Canary Islands
Concern as Moroccan Navy conduct live-fire exercises just 140kms from the Canary Islands

They will be taking place on a daily basis for four months from September 1st until December 31st…

Cooler temperatures and strong winds expected in the Canary Islands this Tuesday
Cooler temperatures and strong winds expected in the Canary Islands this Tuesday

The heat alert and forest fire risk warnings have been lifted, providing some relief from the previous extreme conditions…

Government ends alerts for coastal phenomena in the Canary Islands
Government ends alerts for coastal phenomena in the Canary Islands

A change in the weather has meant sea conditions have calmed down, but the public are still advised to take note of red or yellow flags…

New study shows that a third of 12 and 13 year olds drink alcohol
New study shows that a third of 12 and 13 year olds drink alcohol

Consumption by teenagers in the Canary Islands is the lowest in Spain. Girls of this age are drinking more than boys…