20.08.2017 - Last week, the National Police in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, arrested a 30-year-old man for alleged drug trafficking. The suspect, who had already been convicted several times, was said to have dealt with drugs in the presence of his eight-year-old daughter. more...

20.08.2017 - Sunday will be an exciting day in the Plaza of La Corujera, above Santa Úrsula. During the day, among other events, there will be a display of birds of prey which will fly up into the sky and make breathtaking descent onto the arm of their trainer, starting at 11am. more...

19.08.2017 - The National Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a 47-year-old Spaniard, who was wanted for attempted murder. The suspect, who had been inconspicuous until then, attacked a man on the road from Valle de Tabares in La Laguna on August 14 at 3pm, as he was on his way home. He inflicted several injuries on his victim with an axe and a knife. more...

19.08.2017 - On Saturday, over 70 participants will be showing how skilfully they can overcome the hurdles in the Downtown cross-country bike race. The starting shot will be fired in the El Pilar district of Santa Cruz de La Palma, and the finishing line is in the Avenida de El Puente. more...

18.08.2017 - The Canarian health authority has warned of high temperatures over the coming weekend, especially in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The elderly, chronically ill and children will need to be well protected. Hospitals and medical centres are on alert. The health authority advises us to drink sufficient water, have a light diet and abstain from alcohol. Avoid physical exertion around midday. It is not advisable to walk on forest paths or through barrancos, especially people with little experience, who are sick, overweight or over 60 years old. more...

18.08.2017 - The Canarian department for safety and emergencies has issued a warning for wind, high temperatures and violent waves. High temperatures of 30 to 36 degrees Celsius are expected. Medium altitude and interior areas are likely to be particularly affected. The warning was valid from 12 noon. In addition to the heat, warnings of strong wind and waves apply. In the north and north eastern part of the island, gusts of 30 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected, and in the south eastern communities and the north-west of the island with relief they could reach 60 to 90 kilometres per hour. more...