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.
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As living spaces shrink and lifestyles change, self storage has become an essential extra room for many in the Canary Islands. From families in the midst of a move to remote workers needing stock space, demand is soaring. This article explores the booming business of rented storage across the archipelago.
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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.
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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.
Canary Islands Airports Smash Passenger Record in 2025 Read More »
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.
Spain Proposes EU Backing for Canary Islands Housing Market Curbs Read More »
The Cabildo of Gran Canaria and Las Palmas City Council have signed a major €39.6 million agreement to build 240 new affordable rental homes in the Las Torres neighbourhood. The project, funded by the island corporation, is scheduled to break ground in 2027. This deal pushes public investment in housing on the island past the €100 million mark.
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A delegation from the Canary Islands, including an MP and a local councillor, was refused entry to El Aaiún in Western Sahara by Moroccan authorities. The politicians had travelled to document the human rights situation but were detained on the plane and forced to return to Gran Canaria. They have denounced the act as arbitrary and a violation of their rights.
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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.
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Tenerife and the Canary Islands face several days of unsettled weather with rain and moderate winds, beginning today. Meteorologists warn of potential storms, particularly for Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with the unstable pattern set to continue. Read the full forecast and details for your island.
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The Sonora 2026 competition for Canarian artists has launched with significantly increased cash prizes and new international opportunities, including a link to WOMEX 2026 in Gran Canaria. The event, now in its 19th year, will culminate in a live final at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and a three-day festival in Las Palmas. Entries are open until 28th February for all musical styles.
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