The council of Tenerife has presented a new edition of its Academic Year Immersion Programme in Ireland for secondary school students. The initiative, part of a wider scholarship scheme, allows pupils to study for a full year in Irish schools with official qualification recognition back in the Canaries. Read about this opportunity for academic and personal growth.
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The historic city of La Laguna has held high-level talks with the Canary Islands Government to clarify how the new Sustainable Tourist Use of Housing Law will be implemented. Councillors stressed the need for legal certainty and resources to balance tourism with residential needs in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read the full details of the meeting and its implications for property owners.
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With high demand and low supply fuelling a surge in rental fraud, the Guardia Civil has issued crucial advice for anyone seeking accommodation in the Canary Islands. Learn how to spot fake listings and protect yourself from scammers. Read the full article for their complete safety checklist.
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New data reveals a significant 10.8% drop in foreign purchases of non-subsidised homes in the Canary Islands during the second half of 2025. The decline is part of a national trend, with non-resident foreign buyers leading the downturn following the end of the golden visa scheme. Read the full analysis of which nationalities are still buying and at what price.
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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.
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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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