The Canary Islands Government’s 99% inheritance tax rebate has failed, with revenue dropping to just €30.1 million in 2025, a five-year low. Renunciations to inheritances have risen and donations have fallen, contradicting official projections and sparking political criticism.
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The Canary Islands government has declared a pre-alert for maximum temperatures across the archipelago from Sunday. Forecasts predict highs of 37C on Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, with other islands also affected. Authorities have issued safety advice for the public.
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A Canary Islands delegation is in Japan to promote the region as a hub for video game development. The mission, led by Proexca, includes key industry meetings in Tokyo and Kyoto, culminating in participation at the BitSummit indie game festival.
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The Canary Islands are in for a warm, dry Saturday with calima haze and rising temperatures. Eastern islands could see highs of 32°C, while light Saharan dust lingers over western peaks and mid-altitudes.
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The Canary Islands government has reported the first detection of an Asian hornet nest in the archipelago, found in an urban area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The invasive species, which poses a threat to local biodiversity and public safety, was discovered with around 93 specimens. Authorities are asking for public help to locate more nests and advise against any interaction with the insects.
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The Canary Islands, alongside French and Portuguese ultra-peripheral regions, have called on the EU for flexibility in the application of the ETS emissions trading system to maritime transport. Port authorities warn the current rules are harming competitiveness and connectivity, risking trade diversion to North African ports.
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Friday brings summer-like warmth and mostly clear skies across the Canary Islands. A light calima will drift over southern areas and high peaks, while moderate northerly winds and a choppy ocean will keep coastal conditions lively.
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Six months after the Canary Islands’ new holiday rental law was passed, the number of tourist apartments has stopped rising. But locals say the housing crisis is as bad as ever, with rents still sky-high. We examine the data and speak to residents on the ground.
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Temperatures are on the rise across the Islands, possibly hitting 30°C in parts of southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Expect some low clouds in northern areas early and late, with a light calima haze in the air. The Atlantic will be rough on north-facing coasts.
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A light calima is set to return to the Canary Islands this Wednesday, accompanied by mostly clear skies and rising temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency forecasts moderate northerly winds, with occasional strong gusts in exposed areas. See the full island-by-island forecast here.
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