A long-running legal dispute over the expropriation of land for the Fuente Santa thermal springs project in La Palma has reached Spain’s Supreme Court. Two sisters are fighting to reclaim their family land after a controversial change in regional law. The case highlights the conflict between tourism development and property rights on the Canary Island.
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The Canary Islands Government has approved plans for 59 new social homes with garages in Arona, Tenerife. The project is part of a larger initiative to build 159 protected homes across several islands, funded by EU Next Generation funds. Read the full details of this significant investment in affordable housing.
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Tenerife is rapidly becoming a leading European technology hub, attracting major global firms and generating over 15,000 jobs. Driven by favourable fiscal conditions, top-tier research centres, and high connectivity, the island’s tech sector now moves hundreds of millions annually. Read how satellites, AI, and quantum computing are fuelling this Atlantic success story.
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A year-long investigation into the death of a woman found in a remote Gran Canaria ravine has been closed. Police have identified her as Hungarian former TV contestant and influencer Annabella Lovas. The complex case involved international cooperation and dental records to finally solve the mystery.
Mystery of Woman Found Dead in Gran Canaria Ravine Solved Read More »
The Canary Islands Government has announced a list of 45 essential products to be taxed at 0% IGIC, including dairy, fruit, vegetables, and protein. However, opposition parties criticise the move as mere propaganda, pointing out most items were already zero-rated and demanding more help for vulnerable families. Read the full analysis of the political and economic debate.
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The Public Prosecutor’s Office has called for an immediate halt to construction work within the protected coastal zone by the controversial Cuna del Alma tourism project in Tenerife. A judge is now investigating regional officials and the developer over alleged planning and environmental offences. Read the full details of this major legal challenge to the large-scale development.
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Property prices for second-hand homes in the Canary Islands have hit a record high, rising 10.5% in the last year. The towns of Tacoronte and Los Realejos on Tenerife are leading the surge with increases of over 29%. Discover which areas are seeing the biggest growth and where prices are falling.
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The Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association (Ascav) has launched a fierce criticism of the regional government, accusing it of using a planning bill to sneak through severe new regulations for the sector. The association warns the proposed amendments could unfairly penalise landlords and affect non-tourist short-term lets. Read the full details of the contentious legal changes.
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The Canary Islands government is intensifying efforts to diversify the archipelago’s economy through strategic sectors including audiovisual, technology, aerospace, and the blue economy. Public agency Proexca is leading the charge to integrate the islands into global value chains, leveraging competitive tax incentives and a unique geographical position. Read the full article for details on the internationalisation plans and key industry events.
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Property prices in the Canary Islands have surged by 17.8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, now exceeding the peak levels of the 2007 property bubble. The archipelago is in a declared housing emergency, yet the regional government has not applied state housing laws to control rents. Read the full analysis of the escalating crisis.
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