In the Canary Islands, thousands are demanding the right to housing. Following protests in both capital cities, a general strike is on the cards.
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The power cut on Lanzarote affected around 84,000 customers. Power has been restored, but drinking water production has been halted.
Lanzarote has reported a power cut affecting 73,600 customers. The grid recovered gradually and the island declared a pre-alert.
The 'Médano Park' case involves seven defendants. Despite the withdrawal of the private prosecution, the court in Tenerife is continuing with the trial.
The protest camps in the Canary Islands are not giving up. Following the rejection of the housing decrees, participants are calling for a general strike.
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The failed rent package hits the Canary Islands. According to Torres, more than 100,000 tenants could face rent rises in 2026.
The Canary Islands have reported a fall in the number of road deaths on rural roads. We have taken a close look at the statistics. Here are our findings.
Lopesan has been granted permission to build a five-star hotel in Maspalomas. The plans include 249 rooms and an investment of 41.6 million euros.
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La Laguna Tenerife are aiming for their first league win. Against Unicaja, rebounds and coping with their deep roster will be key.
The earthquake off the coast of Fuerteventura was strong enough to be felt in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, preparations for volcanic emergencies are under way on Tenerife.
The Canary Islands are restoring cut trade union hours. The preliminary agreement covers 130,000 hours and 40 releases from duty.
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UD Las Palmas move Enzo Loiodice back into midfield. After two defeats, De la Barrera is hoping for a response against Valladolid.
Cajasiete Gran Canaria are travelling to Fuenlabrada. Coach Bruno Savignani calls for consistency and warns about the atmosphere and scorer Vítor Benite.
Unemployment in the Canary Islands fell in September. New figures detail sectors, new contracts and expenditure on unemployment benefits.
The housing crisis in Las Palmas is driving people into tent camps. Workers and students describe rents they cannot afford.
La Palma's telescopes are being linked via quantum technology. The IAC plans first results for 2028 and outlines potential targets.
A cap on hire cars is intended to ease congestion on the roads in the Canary Islands. The restriction would mainly affect tourists.
The Canary Islands are once again opening nursery enrolment for the coming year. In addition, housing allowances will also be granted to residents.
The works in Puerto de la Cruz are designed to attract public attention and give the impression that they are a solution to the sewage problem. They have nothing to do with it.
Emergency lanes, overtaking at a specific speed and compulsory helmet use: several road traffic regulations are set to change from October. Here they are.
The eviction of a seriously ill woman has been halted. However, new figures from the Canary Islands highlight the scale of the problem.
Things get heated during an incident at Playa Socorro on Tenerife. Lifeguards step in and resort to physical force.
The Canary Islands' Ministry of Tourism is revising its strategic support plan. New grants for businesses and employees may be available.
21.6 cents more expensive than the Canary Islands average: diesel is particularly expensive on one island. We'll tell you where to fill up cheaply on each island.
The Canary Islands Government has approved the agreement for the second phase of the modernisation of Puerto de la Cruz. Here's what's behind the plan.
A closure has been announced for Playa del Reducto on Lanzarote. This beach has seen the most closures in the Canary Islands.
Runways are a source of division between AENA and the Canary Islands Government. New runways are being called for, but the current bottleneck lies in the terminal.
No company has come forward to undertake the 500-million-euro refurbishment of Tenerife's main airport. Politicians are now applying pressure.
Arona encompasses the large tourist area in the south of Tenerife. Crime rates there are rising rapidly. We set out to investigate.
A sewage pipe has been broken at Playa Jardín for years. The beach is repeatedly closed off. The redevelopment plan has now fallen through.
Three beaches on Tenerife have been closed. The problem: bacteria from sewage near the beaches. Lanzarote is also affected.
In October, 23 ships are set to bring up to 67,270 cruise passengers to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On 10 October alone, up to 9,334 of them are expected to arrive.
In Lanzarote, one water sample has exceeded the limit. The local council has not yet imposed a ban on swimming. These are the figures.
The Hiperdino supermarket chain is celebrating its 41st birthday with prize draws and special offers. The company has organised these events in the Canary Islands.
The earth has trembled once again on El Hierro. Seismologists have recorded eleven tremors over the past seven days.
The Canary Islands are set for another spell of hot weather. Temperatures are set to rise until at least Thursday. Here is the forecast.
The dispute over the sewage treatment plant near Puerto de la Cruz on Tenerife shows no sign of abating. The town hall is now demanding answers.
Yellow shirts and nervous flies make for an irritating combination. Fans of Gran Canaria's capital city club have been able to confirm this since Sunday.
The billion-euro bid for the giant telescope on La Palma has fallen through. Nevertheless, the Canary Islands are set to become a centre of science.
There's no shortage of celebrations in Tenerife's capital. A record budget has been set aside for this purpose next year. Here it is.
Diesel prices in the Canary Islands are higher than they have ever been since records began. We've done the legwork for you and know where to find the 'bargains'.
We've looked into all the flights to Germany and all the airlines operating from the Canary Islands for you. These were the most punctual flights in August.
Is your favourite beach in the Canary Islands sometimes closed? If you want to know all about the current water quality, we have the solution.
Near El Hierro, the earth trembled with a magnitude of 2.2 at a depth of 31 kilometres. The IGN recorded 69 earthquakes in 30 days.
Fewer holiday lettings are generating more overnight stays. The industry in the Canary Islands is undergoing change. We explain why.
Three accidents, which occurred almost simultaneously on Thursday, caused significant disruption to traffic on Tenerife's main motorways. Here's what happened.
An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck 50 kilometres off the coast of Lanzarote. The epicentre was at a depth of 30 kilometres.
The Canary Islands do not want to leave anything to chance before the rainy season. After Storm Therese, there must be no more surprises.
In August, 5,559 new vehicles were registered in the Canary Islands. Lanzarote saw a 22.4 per cent increase, putting it clearly in the lead.
108 deaths in the Canary Islands are directly attributed to the heat. In the past ten days alone, there have been 19 further deaths.
A woman has died whilst hiking on Pico de la Zarza on Fuerteventura. The island was under a heatwave warning.
In August, consumer prices in the Canary Islands rose for the seventh month running. At least unemployment is falling.
A forest fire on Gran Canaria has swept through the area near Telde. The fire is now considered to be under control. Here is the latest update.
Tenerife recorded 1.56 million car journeys per day in August. This was 10.6 per cent fewer than in July.
A 21-year-old student from Gran Canaria has been murdered in Mexico. The judicial authorities in Morelos are investigating the case as a femicide.
The Playa del Cabezo-Paseo de las Palmeras bathing area in Güímar has been closed. Sewage bacteria were detected.
A yellow heat warning is in place for the Canary Islands. Here are the forecasts and temperatures.
An earthquake measuring 2.0 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Tenerife. Seismologists have recently reported several tectonic earthquakes at the same location.
The Canary Islands are expanding their partnership with the Science Museum. Schools are to make greater use of it as a learning environment.
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