The Canary Islands Ministry of Education has opened applications for 686 teaching positions across all seven islands. Significant improvements to the selection process have been introduced, including holding mandatory presentation events on every island to avoid costly travel for candidates. Read the full details on the available specialities and new exam structure.
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Storm Therese maintains unstable conditions across the Canary Islands this Saturday. Expect persistent, locally heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and very strong winds, particularly on western islands. The Atlantic remains rough with high waves.
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Storm Therese continues to cause significant disruption to air traffic across the Canary Islands, leading to numerous cancellations and several dramatic go-arounds at Gran Canaria Airport due to severe wind shear. Controllers explain the safety procedures behind these aborted landings and reveal how departing flights are being propelled at astonishing speeds. Read on for the full details of this major weather event.
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Storm Therese is lashing the Canary Islands with heavy rain, powerful winds exceeding 120 km/h, and coastal surges. The system has also brought a fresh blanket of snow to Mount Teide. The unsettled weather is now set to move towards mainland Spain.
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The Canary Islands government is in a race against time to secure a two-year extension for EU Next Generation funds dedicated to decarbonisation. With over 1,200 projects and €242 million at risk, officials warn the current deadline is unworkable, threatening the islands’ renewable energy transition. Read on to discover the dual-strategy plan being proposed to Brussels.
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Airport ground staff at key handling companies have called strikes from 27 March, threatening severe disruption for travellers during the Easter getaway. The industrial action could cause cancellations and delays at Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote airports. Read on to see the full strike schedule and the reasons behind the walkouts.
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The number of holiday rental properties in the Canary Islands fell by 4% in February, marking the lowest level in two years. This follows new legislation restricting their use and halting new openings for five years. Read on for a full breakdown of the data by island and municipality.
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The Canary Islands government is preparing a groundbreaking Coastal Law to assume full control over its shores and maritime space from the Spanish state. The law aims to manage tourism, collect fees, and resolve long-standing conflicts over coastal developments. Read about the ambitious plan that could redefine autonomy for the archipelago.
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A recent uptick in the Euribor, the benchmark for most variable-rate mortgages in Spain, is causing concern for thousands of homeowners in the Canary Islands. With over 100,000 loans still tied to this fluctuating rate, even a modest rise could add significant monthly costs. The article explores the causes behind the increase and its potential impact on the islands’ strained housing market.
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The Spanish Ministry of Transport has firmly rejected the Canary Islands Government’s push for joint management of the archipelago’s airports. While open to collaboration, the Ministry insists the law does not permit true co-management. Read the full details of this significant development for Canarian infrastructure.
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