The Canary Islands Ministry of Education has opened applications for 686 teaching positions across all seven islands. Significant improvements to the selection process have been introduced, including holding mandatory presentation events on every island to avoid costly travel for candidates. Read the full details on the available specialities and new exam structure.
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The Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria in Tenerife is pioneering a cost-effective healthcare revolution. By using a 3D printer to create personalised rehabilitation tools for hand injuries, they have reduced costs by 97.6% and significantly increased the number of patients they can treat daily. Discover how this innovative approach is setting a new standard for personalised care in the Canary Islands.
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The Cabildo de Tenerife has committed €350,000 to establish Casa Pipa Tenerife, a free temporary home for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. The facility, spearheaded by the Fundación Canaria Pequeño Valiente, will offer adapted accommodation and comprehensive support, particularly for families from other islands. This initiative is part of a growing investment in specialised care for childhood cancer on the island.
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The number of holiday rental properties in the Canary Islands fell by 4% in February, marking the lowest level in two years. This follows new legislation restricting their use and halting new openings for five years. Read on for a full breakdown of the data by island and municipality.
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The Canary Islands government is preparing a groundbreaking Coastal Law to assume full control over its shores and maritime space from the Spanish state. The law aims to manage tourism, collect fees, and resolve long-standing conflicts over coastal developments. Read about the ambitious plan that could redefine autonomy for the archipelago.
Canary Islands Drafts New Coastal Law to Seize Control from State Read More »
A recent uptick in the Euribor, the benchmark for most variable-rate mortgages in Spain, is causing concern for thousands of homeowners in the Canary Islands. With over 100,000 loans still tied to this fluctuating rate, even a modest rise could add significant monthly costs. The article explores the causes behind the increase and its potential impact on the islands’ strained housing market.
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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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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.
Mogán’s Urban Plan Sparks Legal and Community Row Read More »
A unique hotel with a Canarian heart has opened in Senegal with a mission to tackle illiteracy. Run by Tenerife’s El Buen Samaritano Foundation, the Baobab Hotel-School will use its tourism income to fund vocational training and literacy programmes, aiming to provide a future for Senegalese youth and address the root causes of migration.
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A pioneering project in Telde, Gran Canaria, is training the archipelago’s first-ever home-grown assistance dogs and their instructors. Funded by the Canary Islands Employment Service, this landmark initiative aims to create a local support system for people with disabilities. Read about the journey of the dogs and their dedicated trainers.
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