Lopesan Group continues its project to restore the Veneguera agricultural estate in southwest Gran Canaria, focusing on traditional crops and coastal recovery. Over 30 groups have called for clarity from the government regarding earth movements at the site. The company denies any urban development plans and highlights its sustainability strategy.
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The upcoming papal visit to the Canary Islands on 11 and 12 June presents one of the biggest security and coordination challenges the archipelago has seen in years. However, with less than two weeks to go, definitive mobility and security plans for Gran Canaria and Tenerife have yet to be finalised, raising concerns among church leaders and local authorities.
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Coalición Canaria on Tenerife will demand a specific energy tariff for geothermal projects to boost energy sovereignty. The party also criticises the ‘Verano Joven’ scheme for ignoring island residents and calls for the continuation of free public transport. The proposals form part of ten resolutions for the ‘State of the Island’ debate.
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Lidl has increased its investment in Canarian products to a record €119 million, up €19 million from 2024, and has reached €1 million in exports. The supermarket chain now works with nearly 100 local suppliers, offering around 900 product lines across its stores, reinforcing its commitment to the islands’ economy.
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Tenerife’s beekeepers are fighting to protect their DOP-certified honey from foreign rivals labelled as local. Drought, habitat loss, and restrictive park rules threaten a sector crucial for agriculture and biodiversity. Discover the challenges facing the island’s 620 beekeepers.
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The Canary Islands Government’s 99% inheritance tax rebate has failed, with revenue dropping to just €30.1 million in 2025, a five-year low. Renunciations to inheritances have risen and donations have fallen, contradicting official projections and sparking political criticism.
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Arona Council has announced new night-time traffic restrictions for the road parallel to Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina in Las Verónicas. Vehicles will be banned from circulating and parking between 10pm and 8am daily, except for emergency services and authorised vehicles. The measure aims to improve safety and allow cleaning works to be carried out more effectively.
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Six months after the Canary Islands’ new holiday rental law was passed, the number of tourist apartments has stopped rising. But locals say the housing crisis is as bad as ever, with rents still sky-high. We examine the data and speak to residents on the ground.
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A row over the future of holiday rental laws in the Canary Islands has intensified after the regional tourism department and a rental association clashed over the interpretation of a court ruling. The association accuses the government of deliberately misleading the public, while the tourism chief insists the ruling backs the transparency of the consultation process.
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Property prices in the Canary Islands continue to climb, with San Cristóbal de La Laguna in Tenerife and Telde in Gran Canaria recording the highest annual increases according to the latest Tinsa report. La Laguna saw a 15.6% rise, while Telde’s prices jumped 11.3% compared to March 2025.
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