Property sales in the Canary Islands fell by 11% in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, making it one of Spain’s worst-performing regions. The archipelago recorded just 2,287 transactions, with second-hand homes making up the majority. Read the full analysis of the latest housing market data.
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The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) is engulfed in a profound crisis following a series of harassment allegations against its officials and internal management failures. This comes amid a loss of strategic direction and a challenging external political environment, leading to open expressions of frustration within the party. Read the full analysis of the party’s struggle for credibility and its uncertain future.
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State tax revenue in the Canary Islands has reached an unprecedented €4.09 billion in the first ten months of 2025, a 12.3% increase. The surge is driven by tax reforms and rising employment, though growth varies between the eastern and western provinces. Read the full analysis of the record-breaking figures.
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The Canary Islands are grappling with a severe shortage of 44,000 homes. A housing emergency decree aimed to fast-track building by having councils transfer land, but contributions have been minimal. This article details the slow progress and the various projects attempting to address the crisis across the archipelago.
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Schools in the Canary Islands are cautiously introducing Artificial Intelligence, but currently only as a tool for teachers to create learning resources. Education authorities are prioritising teacher training and establishing strict ethical and safety guidelines before considering student use. Read how one Gran Canaria primary school is already using AI-generated characters to teach core subjects.
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The Canary Islands experienced powerful waves and dangerous coastal conditions as Storm Emilia passed through. Authorities closed seafronts and beaches, while several ferry services were cancelled. Read the full report on the storm’s impact across the archipelago.
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The arrest of the president and CEO of Spanish airline Plus Ultra is linked to a money laundering network with ties to Venezuela’s Chavista regime. The investigation began with property raids in Tenerife, Madrid, and Mallorca and examines whether the airline misused a €53 million state bailout. Read the full story on the complex international probe.
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The Canary Islands are experiencing record economic growth driven by tourism, but this wealth is not reaching most residents. With the lowest average wages in Spain and alarmingly high poverty rates, the archipelago faces a deepening social crisis despite its booming GDP. Read the full analysis of the growing inequality.
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Young people in the Canary Islands are being completely priced out of the rental market, with the average flat costing more than their entire monthly take-home pay. New data reveals the stark gap between wages and housing costs, forcing a generation to delay independence. Read the full analysis of the archipelago’s deepening housing emergency.
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The European Union has concluded its review of the Canary Islands’ special tax incentives with a positive verdict. The regime, credited with creating over 12,000 jobs, has been recognised for fostering genuine economic activity. Read the full analysis of this significant decision for the islands’ economy.
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