The Canary Islands’ tech ecosystem is gaining international recognition, attracting investment and creating jobs. Discover how the ZEC tax incentive and exceptional university talent are driving this boom, with companies like Wooptix and Tenet LightKey leading the way.
Canary Islands tech boom: A global force in semiconductors Read More »
Discover how the University of La Laguna and the University of Las Palmas fared in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking. We break down the global results, Spain’s position, and why the ULL continues to shine while the ULPGC falls away.
Canary Islands universities in 2026 global ranking Read More »
Two hire cars have been vandalised at Puerto de la Cruz port, with windows smashed in what police say is becoming a regular occurrence. The incident, which affected vehicles from Avis and CICAR, has sparked concern among locals and port users.
Vandals target hire cars in Puerto de la Cruz again Read More »
A new report reveals that renting in La Orotava costs families 42% of their income, well above the recommended 30% ceiling. With rents up 67.9% since 2019 and wages growing just 22.9%, the town has applied to be declared a stressed area but is still waiting.
La Orotava rents eat 42% of household income Read More »
A Gran Canaria property owners’ group has denounced a “Kafkaesque” situation at a land registry where people opposing tourist classification of their homes were given forms requesting exactly that. The platform is demanding public answers and has provided members with a formal opposition template.
Property owners fury over tourist registration form mix-up Read More »
Italy has reinstated border controls with Spain following the migrant crisis in Ceuta, a decision with significant implications for the Canary Islands, home to around 61,000 Italian residents and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors from Italy. We spoke to Italians living in the Archipelago to gauge their reactions to the diplomatic row between Rome and Madrid.
Italians in Canarias face new border controls Read More »
Southern Tenerife is to lead the island’s residential expansion, with more than 6,200 new homes planned across several municipalities. Arona and Adeje account for the bulk of the developments, backed by decades of pent-up demand and strong population growth.
Southern Tenerife leads island’s new housing drive Read More »
La Laguna has approved a pioneering plan to inspect and control holiday rentals, revealing that 92.7% of registered properties lack mandatory municipal permits. The measure aims to crack down on clandestine lettings and protect residential housing access.
La Laguna clamps down on 1,093 unlicensed holiday lets Read More »
More than half of the Canary Islands’ chicken and beef imports come from Brazil, but an EU ban on the South American country’s meat from 3 September threatens supply. Industry leaders warn of price increases and shortages as importers scramble to find alternative markets.
EU ban on Brazilian meat hits Canary Islands supply Read More »
A detailed report into the housing market in La Orotava, Tenerife, has revealed that average rents rose by nearly 68% between 2019 and 2023. The study, commissioned by the local council, highlights significant pressure in the rental sector, particularly in the upper districts.
La Orotava rents soar nearly 68% in four years Read More »
