New overnight prices for the Altavista refuge, located metres from the Teide crater, have been set at 29 euros for Tenerife residents and 71 euros for non-residents. The Socialist Party has criticised the governing coalition for failing to apply a previously approved 50% discount for local residents.
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As Gran Canaria prepares to host the 2030 World Cup, a €200m stadium renovation has ignited a fierce debate over public spending. Critics argue the funds could be better used for healthcare, education and elderly care, raising serious ethical questions about FIFA’s financial model.
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Lidl has reopened its store in Agüimes, Gran Canaria, following an investment of nearly €6.5 million in a complete modernisation. The supermarket chain, which now has 39 stores across the islands, has created six new jobs and installed solar panels to boost energy efficiency.
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The Canary Islands are now the fourth most tourism-pressured region in Europe, with holiday let bookings nearly double those of other Spanish regions. Tenerife has seen a 132.9% rise in tourist accommodation nights since 2018, intensifying the debate over housing access and sustainability.
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The Canary Islands Government has confirmed the official school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. Here are the start dates, term times, and all the island-specific public holidays parents and students need to know.
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Canary Islands-based AI company Cognitfy has closed a $15 million Series A funding round, valuing the firm at $200 million. The startup, which creates digital experts for SMEs, plans to triple its workforce and accelerate commercial expansion into Spain, Europe, and Latin America.
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The Canary Islands government has attended the Fiscal and Financial Policy Council with a critical stance on the 2024 spending rules. Councillor Matilde Asián has denounced an ‘incoherent’ gap between income and allowed expenditure, forcing the region to generate a surplus for debt repayment. The regional executive is calling for flexibility to invest in public services, highlighting the impact of state wage agreements and the need for reconstruction on La Palma.
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The Bank of Spain has found that properties entering the rental market for the first time command rents 16.6% higher than existing ones, fuelling price growth. The Canary Islands, with 55 consecutive months of increases, now ranks fifth among Spain’s most expensive regions for renting.
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Property prices in the Canary Islands continue to rise sharply, with Santa Cruz de Tenerife now the most expensive province for buyers in the archipelago. The latest figures show both provinces are closing in on the national average, with prices up by as much as 15.7% year-on-year.
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A Tenerife offroad community is fighting to keep two historic routes in Teide National Park open. The group argues that regulated use can aid fire prevention and conservation, and is meeting island officials to discuss the issue.
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