Property sales in Spain fell for the third consecutive month in March, with the Canary Islands among the worst-affected regions. Transactions in the archipelago dropped 8.9% year-on-year, far exceeding the national average decline of 2.2%.
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The Canary Islands can expect mostly stable weather this week, with cloud intervals in the north and some light rain possible on Monday and Tuesday. Calima will affect Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, and temperatures could climb above 32°C in the south of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura by the weekend.
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The Spanish government has formally initiated the process to transfer exclusive powers over ports, airports, heliports and other transport infrastructures to the Canary Islands. The move, requested by the regional government in January 2026, follows the development of the Islands’ Statute of Autonomy and is backed by the Ministry of Transport.
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While cities like Barcelona and Venice introduce taxes and limits to curb mass cruise tourism, the Canary Islands are actively encouraging more ships to dock. The ports of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife are seeing record numbers, but experts warn this comes at a high environmental cost.
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Spring weather returns for Monday. Expect cloudy skies in the north of the larger islands with a chance of light drizzle. The rest of the archipelago will see mostly clear skies with a moderate trade wind.
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Spain’s Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) has warned the Canary Islands government that it will breach the national spending rule for the third consecutive year in 2025. The watchdog’s latest report projects overshoots in 2026, 2027 and 2028, which could force further austerity plans.
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The Canary Islands Government is backing an international project led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) to study the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027. The initiative involves deploying a synchronised telescope network across southern Spain and North Africa, with the aim of cementing the islands’ status as a global astronomy hub.
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Four earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or higher were recorded across the Canary Islands on Saturday. The strongest tremor, a 2.3 magnitude event, occurred north of Tenerife. The National Geographic Institute has shared safety advice on what to do during an earthquake.
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A moderate alisio wind will bring cloudy skies and occasional light rain to the northern slopes of the mountainous islands on Sunday. The rest of the archipelago will enjoy variable cloud and pleasant spring temperatures.
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British authorities have launched Operation Captura to locate 12 of the UK’s most wanted criminals believed to be hiding in Spain, with a particular focus on Tenerife and the Canary Islands. The fugitives are wanted for murder, drug trafficking, money laundering and sexual offences, and Spanish police have already arrested 254 British fugitives since 2019.
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