The Canary Islands Housing Institute admits it has no complete list of social housing developments, fuelling illegal practices and a loss of affordable homes. Experts warn this administrative blindness is exacerbating the housing crisis and could lead to gentrification. Read the full investigation into the management chaos.
Chaos in Canary Islands Social Housing Management Exposed Read More »
The constitutional right to adequate housing is becoming a distant mirage for many in the Canary Islands. Soaring prices, market speculation, and a critical lack of supply are pushing thousands into residential exclusion and poverty. Discover the human stories behind the crisis and why experts warn it is now the greatest bottleneck to social integration in the archipelago.
Canary Islands’ Housing Crisis: A Constitutional Right Out of Reach Read More »
Self-employed workers are taking to the streets again across Spain and the Canary Islands this Monday, 2nd March. The protests, demanding dignified working conditions, will see marches in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and La Graciosa. Read on for the full details of their demands and the planned demonstrations.
Self-Employed Stage New Protests Across Canary Islands Read More »
The animation studio behind Disney’s new series ‘Hey AJ!’ is establishing a major production base in Tenerife’s low-tax zone this spring. The move will create over 100 animation and production jobs, strategically expanding the company’s European network. This marks a significant milestone for the Canary Islands’ growing digital arts ecosystem.
Surfing Giant Opens Major Animation Studio in Tenerife Read More »
King Harald V of Norway will spend several more days in a Tenerife hospital where he is being treated for a leg infection and dehydration. The 89-year-old monarch, who was on holiday with Queen Sonja, is in a stable condition. Read the full update from the Norwegian Royal House.
King Harald V of Norway Remains in Tenerife Hospital Read More »
Property prices in the Canary Islands jumped by 12% in 2025, surpassing the previous records set during the 2007 housing bubble. Despite a national increase in sales, transactions in the archipelago fell by 4.7%, highlighting a growing affordability crisis driven by high demand and limited supply. Read the full analysis of the latest notarial data.
Canary Islands Property Prices Surge 12% to Record Highs Read More »
The Canary Islands have been awarded the lion’s share of a major national electricity capacity auction, mobilising over €500 million in investment. More than 1,000 megawatts of the 1,450 MW allocated nationwide will go to the archipelago, bolstering energy security and keeping wholesale prices in line with mainland Spain. This historic deal covers the islands’ power needs until 2029 and modernises the grid to support future economic growth.
Canaries Secures Major Power Boost in €500m National Deal Read More »
The Parliament of the Canary Islands has passed a motion urging a 75% discount on airport parking fees for residents. The proposal prioritises those travelling for medical care, work, study, or from low-income families. The move comes amid widespread criticism of Aena’s parking charges, described by MPs as a “brutal” and “obligatory toll”.
Canary Parliament Seeks 75% Airport Parking Discount for Residents Read More »
The number of registered holiday homes on Lanzarote has more than doubled since 2023, a surge the PSOE links to the island’s most severe housing crisis. With rents becoming unaffordable, the socialist party accuses the local government of prioritising tourism over residents’ right to a home. Read the full analysis of the escalating situation.
Lanzarote Holiday Rentals Soar 115% Amid Housing Crisis Read More »
The future of a planned 2.7% pension increase for over 418,000 retirees in the Canary Islands is uncertain after Congress rejected the government’s omnibus decree. The government must now act swiftly to pass a new bill to prevent February payments from reverting to last year’s rates. The political stalemate mirrors an identical situation that occurred just one year ago.
Canary Islands Pension Rise in Doubt After Congress Vote Read More »
