The Canary Islands have confirmed their public holiday calendar for 2027, with 15 days off for residents. The list combines national, regional, island and municipal celebrations, including the return of holidays that fall on a Sunday.
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A new doctoral thesis from the University of La Laguna reveals that 40% of sperm whales stranded in the Canary Islands over the last decade show evidence of ship strikes. The research uses acoustic tags and AI to understand whale behaviour and develop new collision prevention tools.
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The Canarian government has approved an initial €253 million payment towards compensation claims stemming from tourism moratoriums. The total bill, including interest, could reach approximately €326 million – significantly less than the €652 million originally claimed by hoteliers.
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A marked drop in temperatures arrives across the Canary Islands this Thursday, most noticeable in the highlands and inland Fuerteventura. Cloud will build from the north, with light drizzle possible later in the day, while calima retreats and the trade winds freshen.
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Pupils across the Canary Islands have returned to school amid one of the hottest Septembers on record, with temperatures exceeding 36 degrees. With only 38.5% of educational centres equipped with shaded areas, the regional government faces mounting criticism over its adaptation efforts.
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Beneath the Atlantic south of the Canary Islands lie ancient sunken mountains known as the ‘grandmothers’ of the archipelago. One of these, Monte Tropic, holds vast deposits of rare earth minerals and has become the focus of scientific and geopolitical interest.
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Wednesday brings a slight drop in temperatures, but heat persists across the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria could hit 38ºC, while calima lingers in the air and trade winds keep coasts breezy. Find the full island-by-island forecast here.
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The Spanish government has approved the Decreto Canarias, a package of urgent measures to complete La Palma’s recovery five years after the Tajogaite volcanic eruption. It includes a 60% income tax break for island residents and €100 million for reconstruction. The decree also unlocks €600 million in budget surplus for the Canary Islands to spend on priority areas like health and education.
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A very strong El Niño episode is consolidating and will last until February 2027. We analyse its potential effects on the Canary Islands, from temperatures and agriculture to the risk of fires.
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The Canary Islands government has extended the forest fire risk alert to La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro as temperatures continue to soar. Thermometers will approach 40 degrees in parts of Gran Canaria, while calima dust will affect air quality across the archipelago.
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