Record tourism fails to boost jobs or wages, says CCOO
The union warns of Spain’s and the Canary Islands’ high tourism dependence and says the sector’s structural precariousness—especially in hospitality—does not guarantee stable,…
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Canary Islands government issues pre‑alert for coastal hazards
It is recommended to exercise great caution, especially around midday when the tide coefficient is high. The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General…
Read the story →Airport worker in Fuerteventura arrested for stealing from travelers' luggage
The arrest took place after a passenger reported on 3 December 2025 that cash had been taken from inside her checked luggage. She said an envelope containing €5,000 had…
Read the story →Early preparations at Pozo Negro Farm ahead of Feaga 2026
Overview The Cabildo has begun pruning palm trees, conditioning the green areas and adapting the parking facilities in the months leading up to the fair, scheduled for 16 – 19…
Read the story →Canary Islands mourn Ricardo Melchior’s death
The Canary Islands Federation of Island Councils (FECAI) mourns the loss of Ricardo Melchior Navarro, former president of the Tenerife Island Council, who passed away on…
Read the story →Final Push for Pájara's General Plan as Its Backers Step Aside
The visit of regional minister Manuel Miranda has sparked protests in Pájara over the General Plan, which is slated to approve its strategic environmental declaration in the…
Read the story →Antigua on War Footing Over Healthcare
The municipal council supports the signature collection and accuses the health department of “not considering the health of the residents of Antigua.” The Antigua City Council…
Read the story →One of the World's Most Powerful Waves Returns
The Quemao wave brings together the global elite of surfing and bodyboarding in tribute to the sport and to David “El Fula” Infante. The Lanzarote Quemao Class is raising the…
Read the story →Ricardo Melchior, leading figure of Canary nationalism, dies
The well‑known politician served as president of the Tenerife Island Council from 1999 to 2013. This morning the island lost one of the key architects of Canarian nationalism…
Read the story →Canary Government Signs Agreement in Betancuria to Preserve Rural Environment
The Councilor for Tourism and Employment of the Canary Islands, Jéssica de León, signed a collaboration agreement on Friday with five municipalities that belong to the “Pueblos…
Read the story →Drowned After a Wave Hits Playa del Valle
The woman, a 44‑year‑old foreigner, fell from a rocky area and drowned despite attempts to revive her. A 44‑year‑old woman lost her life on Friday after being rescued from the…
Read the story →Europol says Canary Islands are key in cocaine trafficking: “It has reached unprecedented levels”
It cites the recent “Black Shadow” operation and warns about the use of mother ships off the African coast, autonomous vessels and drones. Europol warned in a recent report…
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