The Guardia Civil has released a video showing a shocking array of prohibited items seized from passengers at Canary Islands airports. From large knives to simulated firearms and camping gas canisters, the footage highlights serious security risks. Read on to see what you are forbidden from taking on a flight and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
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The Canary Islands have begun 2026 by continuing their record-breaking tourism run, with January seeing over 1.4 million foreign arrivals. Tourist spending also hit a new high for the month, surpassing €2.2 billion. Read the full analysis of the latest figures and the potential impact of international events.
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The Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association (Ascav) has formally requested that Spain’s ombudsman lodge an appeal with the Constitutional Court against the region’s new Sustainable Tourism Housing Law. The association argues the legislation violates the Spanish Constitution and infringes on state and municipal powers. Read the full details of this significant legal challenge.
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The Canary Islands’ tourism sector is at a crucial juncture as its representatives negotiate with German tour operators at the ITB Berlin travel fair. The talks are overshadowed by the new US-Israel-Iran conflict, which threatens to spike oil prices and destabilise the vital German market. Industry leaders express cautious hope but warn that prolonged hostilities could severely impact visitor numbers to islands like Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.
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Second-hand house prices in the Canary Islands surged by 19.3% in February compared to the same month last year, reaching €3,353 per square metre. This places the archipelago as the fourth most expensive autonomous community in Spain. Read the full analysis of the latest property market data.
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Armas Trasmediterránea has launched a new discounted web fare to make inter-island ferry travel more affordable. The fare is available for booking exclusively online on select routes. Find out how to access the best prices for sailing between the Canary Islands.
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The Canary Islands are set to launch their own satellite constellation to monitor wildfires, volcanic activity, and climate change effects. The project, led by Telespazio Ibérica, will see three satellites launched in 2028, following a test satellite in 2027. It promises to revolutionise emergency management and create dozens of local jobs in Tenerife.
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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 »
The Canary Islands government has formally submitted all documentation to secure state funding for another year of completely free public transport across the archipelago. Officials have confirmed the 100% discount on multi-journey passes will remain for all of 2026, with millions in EU funding being processed. Read how this was achieved and what comes next for the popular scheme.
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