Four earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or higher were recorded across the Canary Islands on Saturday. The strongest tremor, a 2.3 magnitude event, occurred north of Tenerife. The National Geographic Institute has shared safety advice on what to do during an earthquake.
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A moderate alisio wind will bring cloudy skies and occasional light rain to the northern slopes of the mountainous islands on Sunday. The rest of the archipelago will enjoy variable cloud and pleasant spring temperatures.
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British authorities have launched Operation Captura to locate 12 of the UK’s most wanted criminals believed to be hiding in Spain, with a particular focus on Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The fugitives are wanted for murder, drug trafficking, money laundering and sexual offences, and Spanish police have already arrested 254 British fugitives since 2019.
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Loro Parque has expressed gratitude for the French government’s confidence in transferring orcas Wikie and Keijo to Tenerife, but insists it will not proceed without the green light from the Spanish government. The park calls for legal certainty and full institutional backing before undertaking what it describes as an operation of moral and technical responsibility.
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The first weekend of the spring season brings lasting moisture across the Canary Islands. Saturday sees a cloudy sky on the northern slopes, where weak and occasional showers are possible. The trade winds are moderate and will be more intense in exposed areas, while the Atlantic gets agitated on northern and western coasts.
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The Canary Islands government has ordered a study to determine whether the MV Hondius cruise ship’s presence at Granadilla port in Tenerife affected the archipelago’s tourism image. President Fernando Clavijo stated that it is too early to confirm any damage but confirmed that the Tourism Department is already analysing the situation.
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The Canary Islands government has announced €5m in subsidies for 58 municipalities with fewer than 20,000 residents to renovate rural homes. The scheme aims to improve living conditions and combat depopulation across the archipelago, with Tenerife receiving the largest share of funding.
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Explore how Tecnológica 2026 transformed the MUNA museum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife into a vibrant space for innovation, digital narratives, and community. From climate science to comedy, the event offered a packed programme of talks on technology, creativity, and human connection.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife will host the first MasterChef World Experience this Sunday, 17 May, transforming Parque García Sanabria into a hub of gastronomy and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy live cooking challenges, content creator interaction, and open activities between 11:00 and 14:00. Raquel Meroño, team leader of El Reto de MasterChef 2026, will also take part in the event.
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A mix of cloud and sun across the Islands on Friday, with rain likely over northern slopes in the morning. The wind will strengthen from midday, with gusts of up to 70 km/h on exposed peaks and southeast coasts. A calmer Atlantic offshore with rough seas in the channels.
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