Italy has reinstated border controls with Spain following the migrant crisis in Ceuta, a decision with significant implications for the Canary Islands, home to around 61,000 Italian residents and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors from Italy. We spoke to Italians living in the Archipelago to gauge their reactions to the diplomatic row between Rome and Madrid.
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Southern Tenerife is to lead the island’s residential expansion, with more than 6,200 new homes planned across several municipalities. Arona and Adeje account for the bulk of the developments, backed by decades of pent-up demand and strong population growth.
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La Laguna has approved a pioneering plan to inspect and control holiday rentals, revealing that 92.7% of registered properties lack mandatory municipal permits. The measure aims to crack down on clandestine lettings and protect residential housing access.
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More than half of the Canary Islands’ chicken and beef imports come from Brazil, but an EU ban on the South American country’s meat from 3 September threatens supply. Industry leaders warn of price increases and shortages as importers scramble to find alternative markets.
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A detailed report into the housing market in La Orotava, Tenerife, has revealed that average rents rose by nearly 68% between 2019 and 2023. The study, commissioned by the local council, highlights significant pressure in the rental sector, particularly in the upper districts.
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The future of green hydrogen in Tenerife hinges on securing committed buyers before building infrastructure. An expert from the University of La Laguna explains why demand must drive investment decisions, drawing lessons from the European Green Hysland project in Mallorca.
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A resident of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has filed a legal challenge against a new municipal decree permitting up to 20 large-scale events a year with noise limit exemptions. The move follows the controversial Cook Music Fest, which left neighbours complaining of sleepless nights and excessive noise pollution. The council defends the rules on artistic grounds, but the claimant insists they are an abuse of exceptional measures.
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New data reveals a 343% surge in foreign residents in the Canary Islands since 2000. Italians and Colombians now lead the demographic boom, while the British community has dropped by 11% since 2021, falling from second to fifth largest foreign group.
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The Canary Islands is preparing its 2026-2030 housing plan with more than 34,000 people registered for protected housing. We examine how the region’s approach compares with Singapore’s state-driven model, where 80% of residents live in public housing.
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Adeje is creating a permanent Intercultural Council to channel proposals from its diverse communities, where residents from 123 countries live together. The initiative kicks off with a Nationalities Gathering on 21 September at the Adeje Auditorium, marking 20 years of the ‘Adeje Vive, Adeje Convive’ campaign.
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