Canary Islands News

Police seize one of biggest hauls yet of amphetamines in Canaries

National Police have arrested seven men and four women between 20 and 52 years of age for drug trafficking in Lanzarote. It follows a major operation during which 30 kilos of hashish, 1.2 kilos of aphetamines and half a kilo of cocaine were foundIn addition, five vehicles, jewellery and 42,800 euros in cash have been seized. ...Full Article

Body of woman found in sea

The body of a woman has been found floating in the sea on the coast of Fuerteventura. The 112 emergency service received several calls at lunchtime ...Full Article

Coronavirus cases in the Canaries: September 14th update

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands notified 105 new cases of coronavirus COVID-19 as of September 14th. The total accumulated cases ...Full Article

Virtual tourist guides on their way for “digital” Arona

Arona is leading the tourism digital transformation of Tenerife with an investment of 5.6 million euros. The ‘Arona Smart Tourist Destination’ project, promoted by the Arona ...Full Article

Government pledges to revitalise islands’ commerce and shopping

The Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of the Government of the Canary Islands, Yaiza Castilla, highlighted in the Parliament of the Canary Islands the implementation ...Full Article

“Steady decline” in new Covid cases in Canaries

The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands notified 105 new cases of coronavirus COVID-19 as of Saturday, September 11th. The total accumulated ...Full Article

New Covid insurance pledge for Brits holidaying in the Canary Islands

Tourists who catch or develop coronavirus whilst on holiday in the Canary Islands will continue to be protected by the islands’ special insurance cover, the regional ...Full Article

Gran Canaria raises Covid alert to highest level

Gran Canaria has raised its coronavirus alert to the highest level following “an explosion” of the Delta variant.From Monday morning, Gran Canaria will join Tenerife on ...Full Article

Tenerife refused night-time curfew as courts say no to new coronavirus measure

Tenerife will NOT face a night-time curfew despite new coronavirus cases peaking at nearly 1,000 a day over one 24-hour period last week.The Canary government wanted ...Full Article

Tenerife raises coronavirus alert to highest level and sets new covid-certificate rule

Tenerife has raised its coronavirus alert to the highest level after a record number of infections and will only allow people inside restaurants, bars, cultural centres, ...Full Article