The power cut on Lanzarote affected around 84,000 customers. Power has been restored, but drinking water production has been halted.
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Lanzarote has reported a power cut affecting 73,600 customers. The grid recovered gradually and the island declared a pre-alert.
The Canary Islands have reported a fall in the number of road deaths on rural roads. We have taken a close look at the statistics. Here are our findings.
A cap on hire cars is intended to ease congestion on the roads in the Canary Islands. The restriction would mainly affect tourists.
The Canary Islands are once again opening nursery enrolment for the coming year. In addition, housing allowances will also be granted to residents.
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Emergency lanes, overtaking at a specific speed and compulsory helmet use: several road traffic regulations are set to change from October. Here they are.
The eviction of a seriously ill woman has been halted. However, new figures from the Canary Islands highlight the scale of the problem.
The Canary Islands' Ministry of Tourism is revising its strategic support plan. New grants for businesses and employees may be available.
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21.6 cents more expensive than the Canary Islands average: diesel is particularly expensive on one island. We'll tell you where to fill up cheaply on each island.
A closure has been announced for Playa del Reducto on Lanzarote. This beach has seen the most closures in the Canary Islands.
Three beaches on Tenerife have been closed. The problem: bacteria from sewage near the beaches. Lanzarote is also affected.
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In Lanzarote, one water sample has exceeded the limit. The local council has not yet imposed a ban on swimming. These are the figures.
The Hiperdino supermarket chain is celebrating its 41st birthday with prize draws and special offers. The company has organised these events in the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands are set for another spell of hot weather. Temperatures are set to rise until at least Thursday. Here is the forecast.
Diesel prices in the Canary Islands are higher than they have ever been since records began. We've done the legwork for you and know where to find the 'bargains'.
We've looked into all the flights to Germany and all the airlines operating from the Canary Islands for you. These were the most punctual flights in August.
Is your favourite beach in the Canary Islands sometimes closed? If you want to know all about the current water quality, we have the solution.
Fewer holiday lettings are generating more overnight stays. The industry in the Canary Islands is undergoing change. We explain why.
An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck 50 kilometres off the coast of Lanzarote. The epicentre was at a depth of 30 kilometres.
The Canary Islands do not want to leave anything to chance before the rainy season. After Storm Therese, there must be no more surprises.
In August, 5,559 new vehicles were registered in the Canary Islands. Lanzarote saw a 22.4 per cent increase, putting it clearly in the lead.
108 deaths in the Canary Islands are directly attributed to the heat. In the past ten days alone, there have been 19 further deaths.
In August, consumer prices in the Canary Islands rose for the seventh month running. At least unemployment is falling.
A yellow heat warning is in place for the Canary Islands. Here are the forecasts and temperatures.
We have analysed all flight routes from the Canary Islands. These routes were particularly punctual - and particularly late.
Fuel prices in the Canary Islands are continuing to rise. Premium petrol is now at its highest level since September 2022. Here are the prices and some tips on filling up.
In the Canary Islands, one in four pupils has to repeat a year, which is higher than the national average. And that's not all.
From Saturday, temperatures will rise in the Canary Islands. A Calima will first reach Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, then the other islands as well.
The electric car market is picking up in the Canary Islands. In August, dealers sold 82 per cent more electric cars than a year earlier. There are reasons for this.
A system failure has brought numerous flights to and from the Canary Islands to a standstill. Dozens of flights were cancelled, causing chaos.
So far, 31 people have lost their lives on rural roads in the Canary Islands. This represented a fall - at least on the face of it.
We analysed 34 airlines for you in August: these were the most punctual and most reliable airlines on routes to the Canary Islands.
Summer is entering its final stages in the Canary Islands. But according to the Aemet, this is set to end soon. August has already been an exceptional month.
Anyone needing an appointment with a specialist in the Canary Islands will need to be patient. This is particularly true in these areas.
Property prices in the Canary Islands are rising significantly. The price per square metre has broken through a key threshold. Prices have been rising for a good 12 years.
The Canary Islands are starting the week with hot weather. An orange alert is in place in some areas. Here's the forecast.
The airports in the Canary Islands performed very differently in terms of punctuality in August. We've taken a look for you.
In the Canary Islands, the number of long-term unemployed has fallen to 63,326. One island stands out in particular.
The Spanish police are warning of further arrivals of migrants in the Canary Islands. Teneriffa News has the report. Here it is.
Two regions on Lanzarote are to be modernised. The Canary Islands aim to make these regions, which are important for tourism, more attractive. The plan.
In the Canary Islands, 45 people have drowned so far this year. That is six more than last year. The number of children is particularly alarming.
The AEMET has issued a warning of rough seas in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The Canary Islands are off to an unpleasant start to September. The forecast.
In the Canary Islands, workers put in more than 29,000 hours of unpaid overtime - every week. This is particularly the case in this sector.
The Canary Islands are starting the new month with weather warnings. The Canary Islands are bracing for Calima, which brings with it heat and storms.
Diesel has become more expensive in the Canary Islands. The increase was greatest on La Palma. The price rise is just under 30 cents.
Delays and safety issues in flight operations are a possibility in the Canary Islands ahead of the peak season. The reason: a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Prices per square metre in the Canary Islands are higher than ever. However, the market is changing. Here are the record price and the change.
Just under a third more mortgages have recently been registered in the Canary Islands. Rising house prices are prompting more local residents to buy their own homes.
The weather in the Canary Islands is set to become colder and rainier. Meteorologists are forecasting rain from Thursday onwards. Here is the forecast.
The share of green electricity in the Canary Islands has fallen further. The islands now account for just over a fifth.
The birth rate in the Canary Islands is the lowest it has ever been. Nevertheless, the population of the Canary Islands is rising. There are reasons for this.
The Canary Islands now allow tourist accommodation providers to market their own properties. This was previously prohibited. Here's what this means and what you need to bear in mind.
Fuel prices in the Canary Islands remain high. Diesel prices continue to rise, whilst petrol prices are stabilising. We tell you where it's worth filling up.
Bananas were the driving force behind the Canary Islands' economy in June. One Canary Island in particular is once again seeing strong growth.
The family model in the Canary Islands is changing. Minimal emancipation is posing major challenges for the archipelago.
In July, hotel occupancy rates in the Canary Islands fell once again. Meanwhile, rooms are becoming increasingly expensive. Here are the current prices.
The Canary Islands are considered one of the most child-friendly regions in Spain. Yet newborns are becoming a rarity.
Forest fires are changing. Fewer such fires are expected in Spain and the Canary Islands. However, they are expected to be much more severe.
According to the Canary Islands' monitoring system, the summer has resulted in 85 heat-related deaths - most of them in August.
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Lanzarote is one of the most popular Canary Islands. This volcanic island lies in the north-east of the Canary Islands archipelago. The holiday destination attracts thousands upon thousands of tourists every year. Consistent, warm weather, beautiful beaches and a landscape shaped by volcanic activity are what make the island so popular. Particularly well-known are the rocky Timanfaya National Park, the Cueva de los Verdes and the seaside resort of Puerto del Carmen on the east coast, with its white cottages, popular beaches and diving schools. You can find the latest news here on this page. The current weather in Lanzarote is also available here.