The Canary Islands Government has opened applications for its ‘zero quota’ aid scheme for newly self-employed workers. The grant, with a €3.3 million budget for 2026, aims to stimulate entrepreneurship and has already helped thousands. Find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Canary Islands Launches Zero Quota Aid for New Self-Employed Read More »
New data reveals house prices in the Canary Islands rose by 11% over 2025, the second smallest increase of any Spanish region. We break down the quarterly figures and how the islands compare to the national average. Read the full analysis.
Canary Islands House Prices See 11% Annual Rise in 2025 Read More »
The Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association (Ascav) has formally requested that Spain’s ombudsman lodge an appeal with the Constitutional Court against the region’s new Sustainable Tourism Housing Law. The association argues the legislation violates the Spanish Constitution and infringes on state and municipal powers. Read the full details of this significant legal challenge.
Holiday Rental Association Seeks Constitutional Challenge to Canary Islands Law Read More »
Second-hand house prices in the Canary Islands surged by 19.3% in February compared to the same month last year, reaching €3,353 per square metre. This places the archipelago as the fourth most expensive autonomous community in Spain. Read the full analysis of the latest property market data.
Canary Islands Second-Home Prices Soar 19.3% in a Year Read More »
Facing unprecedented demographic and tourism pressures, Lanzarote’s island council has launched an Observatory of Canarian Identity. This independent body will analyse social and cultural changes to guide public policy and prevent a loss of local heritage. Read how officials aim to balance growth with the preservation of what makes Lanzarote unique.
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The Canary Islands Housing Institute admits it has no complete list of social housing developments, fuelling illegal practices and a loss of affordable homes. Experts warn this administrative blindness is exacerbating the housing crisis and could lead to gentrification. Read the full investigation into the management chaos.
Chaos in Canary Islands Social Housing Management Exposed Read More »
The constitutional right to adequate housing is becoming a distant mirage for many in the Canary Islands. Soaring prices, market speculation, and a critical lack of supply are pushing thousands into residential exclusion and poverty. Discover the human stories behind the crisis and why experts warn it is now the greatest bottleneck to social integration in the archipelago.
Canary Islands’ Housing Crisis: A Constitutional Right Out of Reach Read More »
Self-employed workers are taking to the streets again across Spain and the Canary Islands this Monday, 2nd March. The protests, demanding dignified working conditions, will see marches in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and La Graciosa. Read on for the full details of their demands and the planned demonstrations.
Self-Employed Stage New Protests Across Canary Islands Read More »
The animation studio behind Disney’s new series ‘Hey AJ!’ is establishing a major production base in Tenerife’s low-tax zone this spring. The move will create over 100 animation and production jobs, strategically expanding the company’s European network. This marks a significant milestone for the Canary Islands’ growing digital arts ecosystem.
Surfing Giant Opens Major Animation Studio in Tenerife Read More »
King Harald V of Norway will spend several more days in a Tenerife hospital where he is being treated for a leg infection and dehydration. The 89-year-old monarch, who was on holiday with Queen Sonja, is in a stable condition. Read the full update from the Norwegian Royal House.
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