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🚭🚭 Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or v**e in bars and restaurants?
▪️ Laws have become tougher over the last decade, but people and some businesses still don’t seem to know, or want to abide by the rules…
Laws have become tougher over the last decade, but people, and some businesses, still don’t seem to know the rules…
A cloudy and breezy day with some light rain and temperatures in the high 20s…
🔴🔴 Flight to the Canary Islands granted priority landing due to pilot illness
➡️ It was reported by Air Traffic Controllers who cleared the flight path so the plane could land as quickly as possible…
It was reported by Air Traffic Controllers who cleared the flight path so the plane could land as quickly as possibly…
⛅️⛅️ The Canary Islands begin the week with cloudy skies and possible evening showers
‼️ There will also be some gusts of wind reaching 70 km/h in some inland areas.
➡️ Full forecast here…
There will also be some gusts of wind reaching 70 km/h in some inland areas. Full forecast here…
🌐🌐 66% of Spaniards support reducing the working week to 37.5 hours
🔜 It is currently under negotiation between the Ministry of Labour, trade unions, and employer associations…
It is currently under negotiation between the Ministry of Labour, trade unions, and employer associations…
🌦🌦 Here is the weather forecast for the end of August and beginning of September
👉 There will be some clouds and light rain as the summer holidays come to an end in the Canary Islands…
There will be some clouds and light rain as the summer holidays come to an end in the Canary Islands…
‼️ Brits face potential travel chaos as EU's New Entry/Exit System set to launch
🔜 Although it will streamline entry into EU countries in the long run, AITO claims it will cause longer queues and delays initially.
➡️ Here is everything you need to know about the new system…
Although it will streamline entry into EU countries in the long run, AITO claim it will cause longer queues and delays initially…
✅✅ Biggest drop in the Euribor since 2013 brings a sigh of relief to mortgage holders
☑️ This is good news as it has resulted in five consecutive months of reductions in mortgage payments.
↘️ The rate could drop below 3% in September if it follows its current trajectory…
This is good news as it has resulted in five consecutive months of reductions in mortgage payments…
🌦🌦 Friday’s weather: Generally clear with light clouds and some rain
💦 Showers are forecast in the north of the more mountainous islands during the first half of the day.
👉 Here is the forecast for your area on your island…
Showers are forecast in the north of the more mountainous islands during the first half of the day…
⚽️⚽️ Fans go crazy to welcome Mbappe and his Real Madrid team mates to Gran Canaria
➡️ Florentino, Mbappé and Vinicius were the most applauded players as they got off the team bus…
Florentino, Mbappé and Vinicius were the most applauded players as they got off the team bus…
🆗🆗 Exposing the myths about migrants arriving in the Canary Islands
‼️ It’s 30 years this week since the first boat arrived from West Africa and tensions are high, so here are some facts about the aid they receive, what happens to them, and the unfounded claims people make…
It’s 30 years this week since the first boat arrived from West Africa and tensions are high, so here are some facts…
🌦🌦 Cooler temperatures and light rains expected in the north of the islands this Thursday
☀️ The south of the islands will be clearer and sunnier with temperatures of 29°C.
👉 Full forecast here…
The south of the islands will be clearer and sunnier with temperatures of 29°C…
🔴🔴 Scare for passengers as bird strike forces plane to abort flight just after take-off
➡️ The pilot had to circle for 25 minutes to burn off enough fuel to ensure a safe landing back in Gran Canaria…
The pilot had to circle for 25 minutes to burn off enough fuel to ensure a safe landing back in Gran Canaria…
🌦🌦 Light showers and northeasterly winds forecast this Wednesday in the Canary Islands
➡️ Here is todays forecast and the areas you can expect some cloud and rain…
Here is todays forecast and the areas you can expect some cloud and rain…
🌐🌐 Three new imported cases of Oropouche virus detected by Canarian Health Authorities
➡️ The virus is being brought into the islands from South America, where a lot of Canarians visit as they have family there…
The virus is being brought into the islands from South America, where a lot of Canarians visit as they have family there…
🌤🌤 Partly cloudy skies, light haze, and temperatures of 30°C forecast for this Tuesday
👉 Here is the full forecast for each of the islands…
Here is the full forecast for each of the islands…
🔴🔴 Party Fiesta stores in the Canary Islands to close as company declares bankruptcy
ℹ️ There are ten stores in the Canaries that are part of a national chain…
There are ten stores in the Canaries that are part of a national chain…
🇪🇺🇪🇺 EU confirms launch date for new Entry/Exit System
✔️ This will reduce queues and make it quicker to go through border controls at airports.
👉 Here are all the key features and the launch date…
This will reduce queues and make it quicker to go through border controls at airports…
🔴🔵 Mercadona denounce influencer who took off and placed underwear on bread display
⁉️ Is this going too far for social media attention?
📱 Watch the video here and you decide…
The supermarket chain has decided to take action against her as she has gone too far for social media attention…
🌞🌞 Temperatures over 30°C and haze return to the Canary Islands
🌡 AEMET issues warning for heat as it will reach 34 degrees in some inland areas…
AEMET issues warning for heat as it will reach 34 degrees in some inland areas…
✅✅ Wine tourism has a unique opportunity in the Canary Islands
🥂 As people are looking for more authentic experiences, the islands have the potential to become a top-tier enotourism destination, offering visitors a truly unique experience…
As people are looking for more authentic experiences, the wine industry has the chance to flourish and grow…
🔶🔶 The hidden Canarian village that is a gateway to a stunning National Park
👉 This village is off the radar to tourists and ex-pats, in fact, a lot of Canarians don’t even know about it…
This village is off the radar to tourist and ex-pats, in fact, a lot of Canarians don’t even know about it…
🔴🔵 Burglar arrested for breaking into and robbing four bars and restaurants
◾️ He targeted premises that don’t have alarms smashing tills and cigarette machines…
He targeted premises that don’t have alarms smashing tills and cigarette machines…
⭐️⭐️ One lucky ticket holder wins €88 million lottery jackpot in the Canary Islands
👏 They spent five euros on tickets to claim one of the biggest prizes ever awarded in Spain…
They spent five euros on tickets to claim one of the biggest prizes ever awarded in Spain…
🌤🌤 AEMET forecast a change in the weather this weekend in the Canary Islands
💦 The return of the trade winds is going to bring varying weather patterns, including some rain…
The return of the trade winds is going to bring varying weather patterns, including some rain…
🟠🟠 The Only Way Is Essex: EasyJet announces new flights from Southend to the Canaries
➡️ There are new routes starting in December this year and March next year.
👉 See details here…
There are new routes starting in December this year and March next year. See details here…
✅✅ HiperDino launches 50% off ‘Back-to-School’ sale on school supplies
☑️ The campaign starts today and includes a wide range of essential items for students
👉 See more here…
The campaign starts today August 22nd and includes a wide range of essential items for students, so see more here…
☀️☀️ A hot and sunny day in the Canary Islands as storm warnings lifted
🌡 The calima is dissipating to leave blue skies with temperatures between 32 and 34°C.
👉 Full forecast here…
The calima is dissipating to leave blue skies with temperatures between 32 and 34°C. Full forecast here…
🔴🔵 Man arrested in the Canary Islands for attempted murder in broad daylight
🔹 The victim is in critical condition in hospital, but a dead body has also been found that police believe is related to the incident…
The victim is in critical condition in hospital, but a dead body has also been found that police believe is related to the incident…
✈️ New cabin and hand luggage regulations start in September
ℹ️ The EU has set regulations for cabin luggage sizes and weight, and have reverted back to 100ml limit on liquids…
The EU has set regulations for cabin luggage sizes and weight, and have reverted back to 100ml liquids…
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