An extraordinary political stand-off has developed between Spain’s socialist-led coalition government and the regional government of Madrid, which is governed by a conservative coalition led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the PP (People’s Party). Madrid…

Nine deaths in the Canaries from coronavirus yesterday highlight that the second wave of the virus could still have more bad news in store for the islands.

The Canarian Public health Board has relaxed restrictions on Lanzarote, giving it the “green light” from today, September 26th. This means that restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people no longer apply. The restrictions also…

The Canaries slowly appear to be getting on top of the second wave of coronavirus infection, but the islands aren’t out of the woods yet, and the tourist sector awaits the results of a vital meeting on Monday.

Cabildo President María Dolores Corujo has confirmed that markets will once again be permitted to open from this weekend onwards. The high infection figures led to special measures being introduced which prohibited public gatherings…

The publication of shocking scenes of animal cruelty at a finca in Tinajo has once again brought animal abuse on Lanzarote to public attention. The animal defence group Ademal yesterday  posted disturbing photos and videos of a…

With 100 days left until the UK's Transition Period with the EU ends on 31st December. Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott,  has recorded a video message for UK Nationals living in Spain. Click below to view the video. https://www.facebook.com/BritsInSpain/videos/369505450853284 The…

Yesterday’s protest by a local organic farmer highlights how badly-written laws can seriously affect businesses and events that are actually pointing the way to the future.  Arrecife has been a breath of hope in recent weeks.…

Spain’s greatest motorsport driver, Fernando Alonso, will return to Formula 1 next season. The 38-year-old will partner Frenchman Esteban Ocon at Renault following the announcement of Daniel Ricciardo’s departure for McLaren. First…

Spain’s RAC has revealed that one in three drivers take their pets in their car on occasions, and 11.5% of them put the animal in the boot space without any restraint as required by law. 1.1% take the animal on the passenger seat. First…

The outdoor life and breezy climate of the Canaries could turn out to be a distinct health advantage, recent research on Covid-19 transmission suggests.  New research concerning the transmission of Covid-19 shows that experts are increasingly…

The Canarian Government has highlighted the procedures that are carried out when a positive case of Covid-19 is diagnosed. Once a new case is confirmed, preventive measures are immediately started in an attempt to break the chain of transmission. The…

On 7th August, Las Palmeras Golf Society was sponsored by the Hotel Grand Teguise Playa for a long-awaited tournament that had been postponed twice because of the pandemic. A record number of golfers competed eagerly for two great prizes: a…

While Lanzarote and the Canaries appear to be successfully slowing down the second wave of coronavirus, it is still rising alarmingly in Spain as a whole. Why is the coronavirus taking such a toll on this country in particular? Yesterday…