Fuerteventura News

The Canary Islands are braced for a weekend of severe weather, with yellow warnings for wind and rough seas issued for every island. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has activated alerts from Saturday through Sunday, with gusts of up to 90 km/h and waves of 4-5 metres forecast. Read the full details for each island here.

The population of the Canary Islands is projected to reach 2.5 million by 2039, with one in three residents born abroad. This growth, driven by international migration and the islands’ economic and residential appeal, was the focus of recent research presented at the University of La Laguna. Discover the demographic trends set to shape the archipelago’s future.

A group of 26 Spanish survivors of the Costa Concordia shipwreck, including residents from the Canary Islands, are pursuing further compensation. They argue their post-traumatic stress disorder has become a chronic, permanent condition over the last 12 years. Their lawyer has filed a formal request for the difference between initial payouts and what is now owed due to the worsening and persistence of their psychological injuries.

The Spanish Minister for Territorial Policy has announced a significant financial boost for the Canary Islands under a new funding proposal. The archipelago is set to receive over €1.1 billion in additional resources annually, aimed at strengthening public services like healthcare and education. Read the full details of this major investment.

The Canary Islands Current off West Africa has been identified as a potential site for one of the world’s first High Seas Marine Protected Areas. This follows the entry into force of the landmark UN Ocean Treaty, which aims to protect two-thirds of the world’s oceans. Read about the treaty’s immediate implications and the diplomatic negotiations shaping its future.

The airports of the Canary Islands closed 2025 with a historic new record, handling over 54.7 million passengers. Tenerife’s two airports were key drivers of growth, consolidating the island’s role in the archipelago’s air traffic. Read the full breakdown of passenger numbers and growth across all seven islands.

The Spanish government has formally asked the European Commission to authorise restrictions on buying property for non-residential use in the Canary Islands. The move aims to cool the property market and improve housing access for young people and vulnerable groups. The proposal is part of a wider package seeking special EU measures for the archipelago.

A delegation from the Canary Islands travelling to observe human rights in Western Sahara was expelled by Moroccan authorities upon arrival in El Aaiún. The group, which included a Gran Canaria councillor and a Madrid MP, condemned the act as an unacceptable blockade. They accuse Morocco of silencing the Sahrawi people and hiding systemic repression.

Airports across the Canary Islands handled over 54.7 million passengers in 2025, marking a significant 3.6% increase on the previous year. Gran Canaria Airport remained the busiest, while Fuerteventura saw the strongest percentage growth. Read the full breakdown of passenger figures for each island.