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.
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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.
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.
The housing crisis in Las Palmas is driving people into tent camps. Workers and students describe rents they cannot afford.
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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.
Emergency lanes, overtaking at a specific speed and compulsory helmet use: several road traffic regulations are set to change from October. Here they are.
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The eviction of a seriously ill woman has been halted. However, new figures from the Canary Islands highlight the scale of the problem.
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.
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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.
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 Canary Islands are set for another spell of hot weather. Temperatures are set to rise until at least Thursday. Here is the forecast.
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.
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.
Fewer holiday lettings are generating more overnight stays. The industry in the Canary Islands is undergoing change. We explain why.
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.
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.
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.
A yellow heat warning is in place for the Canary Islands. Here are the forecasts and temperatures.
The Canary Islands are expanding their partnership with the Science Museum. Schools are to make greater use of it as a learning environment.
We have analysed all flight routes from the Canary Islands. These routes were particularly punctual - and particularly late.
Fuel prices in the Canary Islands are continuing to rise. Premium petrol is now at its highest level since September 2022. Here are the prices and some tips on filling up.
In the Canary Islands, one in four pupils has to repeat a year, which is higher than the national average. And that's not all.
From Saturday, temperatures will rise in the Canary Islands. A Calima will first reach Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, then the other islands as well.
The electric car market is picking up in the Canary Islands. In August, dealers sold 82 per cent more electric cars than a year earlier. There are reasons for this.
A system failure has brought numerous flights to and from the Canary Islands to a standstill. Dozens of flights were cancelled, causing chaos.
The Canary Islands Government has approved two energy projects on Gran Canaria. Both are partly interdependent.
So far, 31 people have lost their lives on rural roads in the Canary Islands. This represented a fall - at least on the face of it.
We analysed 34 airlines for you in August: these were the most punctual and most reliable airlines on routes to the Canary Islands.
In the south-east of Gran Canaria, there is a threat of an indefinite strike by refuse collectors. The refuse collectors are seeking to gain the public's understanding.
Summer is entering its final stages in the Canary Islands. But according to the Aemet, this is set to end soon. August has already been an exceptional month.
An earthquake measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Gran Canaria. The epicentre was three kilometres deep. There have been 73 earthquakes in the last 30 days.
Anyone needing an appointment with a specialist in the Canary Islands will need to be patient. This is particularly true in these areas.
A man has died in a flat fire on Gran Canaria. The emergency call was received in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Property prices in the Canary Islands are rising significantly. The price per square metre has broken through a key threshold. Prices have been rising for a good 12 years.
The Canary Islands are starting the week with hot weather. An orange alert is in place in some areas. Here's the forecast.
The airports in the Canary Islands performed very differently in terms of punctuality in August. We've taken a look for you.
In the Canary Islands, the number of long-term unemployed has fallen to 63,326. One island stands out in particular.
The Spanish police are warning of further arrivals of migrants in the Canary Islands. Teneriffa News has the report. Here it is.
Raúl Asencio of Real Madrid faces two charges in court: 1,8 Promille and a sex video in Gran Canaria
Real Madrid player Raúl Asencio is once again making the headlines. This time, the footballer from Gran Canaria was caught drink-driving.
In the Canary Islands, 45 people have drowned so far this year. That is six more than last year. The number of children is particularly alarming.
The AEMET has issued a warning of rough seas in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The Canary Islands are off to an unpleasant start to September. The forecast.
In the Canary Islands, workers put in more than 29,000 hours of unpaid overtime - every week. This is particularly the case in this sector.
The Canary Islands are starting the new month with weather warnings. The Canary Islands are bracing for Calima, which brings with it heat and storms.
Diesel has become more expensive in the Canary Islands. The increase was greatest on La Palma. The price rise is just under 30 cents.
Prices per square metre in the Canary Islands are higher than ever. However, the market is changing. Here are the record price and the change.
Just under a third more mortgages have recently been registered in the Canary Islands. Rising house prices are prompting more local residents to buy their own homes.
A 29-year-old man caused several accidents on the GC-1 and then fled the scene. Two people were seriously injured. Witnesses identified him.
The weather in the Canary Islands is set to become colder and rainier. Meteorologists are forecasting rain from Thursday onwards. Here is the forecast.
The share of green electricity in the Canary Islands has fallen further. The islands now account for just over a fifth.
The Canary Islands are dominating the Second Division on matchday 2. Tenerife's manager is already urging his team to keep their cool. The two clubs have different objectives.
The birth rate in the Canary Islands is the lowest it has ever been. Nevertheless, the population of the Canary Islands is rising. There are reasons for this.