The Canary Islands deputy finance chief Gabriel Megías has been accused of failing to declare his positions on the boards of two companies, including a hotel chain. The PSOE has demanded immediate explanations from the PP-led regional government over a potential conflict of interest.
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The Canary Islands government has reached a landmark agreement with hotel companies to settle one of the longest-running legal disputes between the public and private sectors in the islands’ recent history. The deal halves the original €1bn claims, saving the regional treasury around €500m.
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A new idealista study reveals that renting in Spain now consumes 39% of household net income, far above the 29% needed for buying. In the Canary Island capitals, the figure stands at 31%, with Santa Cruz de Tenerife among the highest-pressure provinces.
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Discover the lesser-known family story behind Hollywood star Jason Statham’s long-standing connection to the Canary Islands, from his father’s singing career in Gran Canaria to his own reported property in La Gomera.
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has been selected as a pilot city for South Korea’s K-Inno technology innovation programme. The initiative will trial Aurora, a technology developed by SunnyWave Technologies that transmits data through metal surfaces, improving connectivity for sensors and IoT devices. The pilot could transform how the city manages complex urban infrastructure and emergency services.
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Discover how Ari Traducciones helps foreign property owners in southern Gran Canaria navigate Spanish community meetings and property law. With 31 years of experience, Jenni Hymoff and her team provide essential interpretation services across dozens of communities.
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New Fedea research shows the Canary Islands will pay €659 million in debt interest between 2027 and 2029, a 22.5% rise on the previous triennium. Despite the increase, the region remains one of Spain’s least indebted, with debt falling to 9.1% of GDP by 2029.
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The company owning the four-star Beach Club hotel in San Agustín, Gran Canaria, has succeeded in having the coastal boundary delimitation overturned, ending a demolition threat that had hung over the property since 2010. The National Court accepted arguments that the promenade construction altered the land’s characteristics, though the state may still appeal.
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Meet the couple behind Guachinches Modernos de Tenerife, the social media community with over 123,000 followers. They share their passion for Canarian food and their new avocado mojo sauce.
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Discover how the Canary Islands’ new law to speed up construction also overhauls roadside advertising, environmental assessments, Teide National Park management and public contracting.
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