Housing strike brings demonstrators onto streets of Puerto del Rosario
Unions marched in Puerto del Rosario during the 11 November general strike, calling for better access to housing, higher wages and stronger public services.
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Fuerteventura could approach hyperarid conditions by century’s end, study finds
University of La Laguna researchers project increasing aridity across the Canary Islands, with implications for water management and irrigated crops.
Read the story →Antigua police investigate dead animal found near Triquivijate bins
Antigua council has called for greater responsibility after another dead animal was found near bins close to a children’s playground in Triquivijate.
Read the story →Puerto del Rosario walking project for older residents marks 20 years
A new edition of Allanando el Camino has been presented in Puerto del Rosario, with backpacks to be distributed to participants during walks.
Read the story →Sailing boat runs aground at Gran Tarajal during Storm Charles
A rescue boat and helicopter responded after a sailing boat ran aground at Gran Tarajal amid strong winds and rough seas.
Read the story →Fuerteventura’s Diwali celebrations continue in Caleta de Fuste and Morro Jable
After a gathering in Corralejo, Fuerteventura’s Diwali celebrations continue with a Bollywood night in Caleta de Fuste on 14 November and an event in Morro Jable on 28 November.
Read the story →Fuerteventura tourism chief calls for more competition on Madrid flights
Asofuer president Antonio Hormiga has urged Fuerteventura’s tourism board to attract more airlines and says the association will challenge La Oliva’s proposed tourist tax.
Read the story →Elba opens 478-room resort in Corralejo
The four-star Elba Corralejo Resort & Spa has opened after two years of construction, welcoming its first guests on 1 November.
Read the story →Canarias Surf Film Festival brings films and talks to Corralejo
The travelling surf film festival will visit Corralejo on 13 November, with screenings and talks before two further sessions in Lanzarote.
Read the story →Fuerteventura hospital studies exercise during haemodialysis
Early results from 17 patients suggest benefits from supervised exercise during dialysis, but researchers say larger studies are needed.
Read the story →Antigua taxi association says fare boundaries have improved drivers’ earnings
Antigua’s taxi association president says limiting tariff 1 to the town centre and applying tariff 3 elsewhere has improved drivers’ finances.
Read the story →Fuerteventura museum invites families to explore island archaeology in Betancuria
Families with children aged six and over can join a theatrical museum tour and traditional games workshop in Betancuria on 14 November.
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