The businessman Victor de Aldama, alleged ringleader and commissioner of the Koldo case, has chosen to remain silent in his appearance before the commission of the Parliament of the Canary Islands investigating the purchase of medical equipment in the pandemic of covid 19.

The Canary Islands have been issued weather warnings as the archipelago continues to be battered by Storm Ivo.

Puerto del Rosario, Spain - January 30, 2025 Repsol and IR Maxoinversiones have inaugurated, in the fishing dock of Morro Jable, south of Fuerteventura, the first multi-energy and self-sufficient service station in the Canary Islands.

Previously Lanzarote and Fuerteventura were under a state of “pre-alert”, which remains the case for the coastline of the other islands. During extreme weather the Canary Islands government puts areas under ‘a state of pre-alert’ urging residents to follow precautions, but rarely raises the level to ‘state of alert’.

During the holiday season last year, tourists flocked to popular destinations like Spain and the Canary Islands, however, several protests were organised opposing huge tourism numbers

La Palma, known as La Isla Bonita, is the greenest of the archipelago of Spain’s Canary Islands. Boasting lush forests and steep coasts that fall away to reveal stunning black sand beaches, La Palma has myriad natural wonders to lure filmmakers to its shores, including the Tajogaite volcano.

Compared to the millions of Brits that flock to Tenerife and Grand Canaria every year, hardly anyone visits this lesser known island filled with natural beauty

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Aemet, Spain’s national weather agency, has also issued yellow coastal warnings for the remaining islands, while yellow warnings for inland winds of up to 70km/h are forecast for Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and areas of Tenerife.

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Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days.

Amsterdam, a popular citybreak destination among Brits, raised its fee for visitors from 7per cent to 12.5per cent, which works out at €21.80 per night for an average room rate of €175 per person. In 2025 the fee for visitors arriving for overnight stays by river or sea will increase from €14 to €14.50 per person.