The island council of Gran Canaria has approved a new €700,000 package of grants for 2026, targeting energy self-sufficiency. Households can get up to €4,000 for solar panels and batteries, while businesses and sustainable transport are also supported. Discover how to apply for funding to reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint.
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The Renueva Hogar home renovation fair has opened in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, showcasing the latest in home improvement from 45 local companies. Island officials have highlighted the event’s role in boosting the local economy and specialised employment. The fair offers free entry and expert advice until this Sunday.
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Tenerife’s council has launched a new initiative in Madrid aimed at reconnecting with young islanders living away and helping those who wish to return find quality employment. The scheme focuses on booming sectors like biomedicine and aerospace, seeking to reverse the brain drain by matching talent with local businesses. Read how the island is creating a pathway home for its diaspora.
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The island council of Tenerife has approved a major package of investments aimed at improving daily life for residents. This includes 47 new public housing units in Granadilla de Abona and a significant new reading initiative for schools. Read on for full details of the funding and planned projects.
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The number of foreign nationals registered with Spain’s Social Security system reached a new historic high in March, with a 5.3% annual increase. Foreign workers now represent 14.4% of all contributors, playing a key role in sectors like hospitality. Read the full analysis of the latest labour market data.
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A major new development of 168 social homes has been provisionally approved for the Casablanca III area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The project, part of a wider strategy to increase affordable housing, represents an investment of over €32 million. Read more about this significant step to address the housing demand in the island’s capital.
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The council in Telde, Gran Canaria, has announced that vehicles aged 25 years or older are exempt from paying road tax in 2026. The measure, affecting over 13,500 vehicles, is applied automatically. Read the full details on the payment schedule and how to claim a refund if billed in error.
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Tenerife’s island council and La Laguna University are exploring the creation of a new degree in aerospace data management. The move aims to generate highly skilled employment within one of the Canary Islands’ most promising strategic sectors. The announcement was made ahead of the third International Aerospace Congress of the Canaries, to be held in December.
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A severe housing crisis in the Canary Islands is forcing a generation of young people into a relentless cycle of moving home. Soaring rents, excessive deposits, and fierce competition mean many are moving multiple times within just a few years, with over 240 moves recorded daily between municipalities. Read the full article to understand the personal stories behind the startling statistics.
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The Canary Islands have cemented their status as a premier luxury property destination, ranking as Spain’s third most important market. Driven by high-spending foreign buyers, a favourable climate, and comparatively lower prices than other European hotspots, the archipelago’s high-end sector continues to grow. Read the full analysis of the factors powering this premium market.
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