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Canary Islands See Surge in Incoming Workers as Labour Trend Shifts

The Canary Islands have long been a region of emigrants, but new employment data shows a significant shift. While more islanders still leave for work than arrive, the number of people moving to the archipelago for jobs has surged by 48% over the last ten years. Discover the changing dynamics of the Canarian labour market and the profiles of those on the move.

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Mogán’s Urban Plan Sparks Legal and Community Row

A complex urban development proposal in Mogán, Gran Canaria, aims to legalise 37 homes built illegally during the pandemic by offering public green spaces to the council. The plan, currently under environmental review, is mired in legal challenges and opposition from local residents who question the ownership of the land being offered. Read the full story on the controversial deal seeking to reshape a tourist-residential area.

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Canaries Launches Ambitious ’15-Minute Island’ Plan

The Canarian government is developing a pioneering territorial model to ensure every resident has access to essential services within a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute drive. The plan aims to reduce inequalities between municipalities and combat depopulation in fragile areas. Experts warn of significant challenges but agree it is a positive starting point for more liveable islands.

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Canary Islands Showcase Video Game Industry at Major San Francisco Expo

The Canary Islands have been promoting their advantages as a hub for video game development at the world-renowned Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The region’s strategic focus on this booming sector has generated remarkable interest from global investors and developers, leading to a packed schedule of high-level meetings. Discover how the islands are positioning themselves at the forefront of this dynamic global industry.

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Tenerife Approves €700,000 in Grants for Animal Shelters

The Cabildo de Tenerife has approved a major €700,000 grant scheme to provide financial stability for the island’s animal shelters and feral cat management organisations. The funding is designed to cover day-to-day running costs from June 2025 through to the end of 2026. This initiative aims to support these vital groups as they shoulder increasing responsibilities under new national animal welfare laws.

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Tenerife’s £4.5bn Infrastructure Paralysis Deemed “Unacceptable”

Business and municipal leaders from across Tenerife have branded the paralysis affecting over £4.5 billion worth of planned infrastructure projects as “unacceptable”. They point to overwhelming bureaucracy and a lack of political determination as the root causes, contrasting the island’s stagnation with progress seen elsewhere in the Canaries. Read the full article for the list of major projects stuck in planning limbo.

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