Typically Spanish News from Canarias


The aftermath of the flooding in Los Realejos - EFEEmergency flood aid for Tenerife
The Canaries President has promised 8,500 Euro for every home affected

Público TVClear-up after flash flood on Tenerifevideo
A number of schools remain closed after Monday's sudden downpour

Briton sent to prison for attempted murder on Gran Canaria
James Gilmour was given a six year sentence for trying to kill his girlfriend, also British

Francisco Valido leaving the Town Hall in 2006 after resigning as Mayor - EFE archiveEx Telde Mayor arrested in another corruption case on Gran Canaria
His former planning councillor is also under arrest along with 9 other suspects

EFECanarias diocese ordered to compensate teacher they sacked for living in sin
The court described their continued refusal to renew the religious studies teacher's contract as vengeful

The scene of the accident - EFETwo workers killed in Lanzarote crane collapse
The two men were cleaning the windows of a tall building when their support gave way

Photo from Público videoTwo women, one British, killed in Tenerife rockfallvideo
As many as 150 people took part in the rescue operation

EFE archiveGerman tourist seriously hurt by falling tree on Tenerife
The palm tree was brought down by heavy winds in Playa de Las Américas

EFEMissing hiker rescued on Tenerife 2 days after cliff fall
He told his rescuers he thought he would die there on the cliff face

Yaiza Town Hall at the time of the search - EFEEx Mayor of Yaiza arrested in another Lanzarote corruption investigation
The other suspects in custody are two of his children in a case investigating alleged planning crimes

The new group of immigrant arrivals - EFE90 immigrants arrive on Gran Canaria
All the travellers are reported to be in good health

Público TVImmigrant boats rescued off Almería and Tenerifevideo
The Almería passengers were only found 24 hours after they made the call for help

EFE archiveAnother suspected Gambia cayuco reaches Tenerifevideo
Two more immigrant boats have been intercepted off the shores of Almería province

The family home where the wife was found dead - EFEDomestic violence deaths on Tenerifevideo
The husband is believed to have killed his wife before committing suicide

One of the passengers on another boat which reached Tenerife this July - EFE68 migrants captured after their boat reaches port on Tenerife
The boat arrived in port in Los Abrigos after 10 days at sea