New euro banknote designs initially omitted the Canary Islands, prompting complaints. The ECB has now confirmed the Islands will appear on all new notes. Discover the two finalist themes, the public vote, and when the new notes will arrive.
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August starts with a scorching day across the Canary Islands. Expect calima in the midlands and peaks, with localised 40°C in Gran Canaria and 38°C in Fuerteventura. The ocean stays mostly calm, but the heat is the big story today.
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Get ready for a scorcher. Calima is back and temperatures will rise across the Canary Islands on Friday, potentially reaching 40ºC in parts of Gran Canaria. Breezy conditions on the coasts will offer some relief.
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Saharan dust (calima) is back, bringing hazy skies and a significant rise in temperatures. The trade winds will be moderate, with strong gusts in exposed areas. Gran Canaria could see local highs of 40ºC.
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August is the perfect month to look up at the sky in the Canary Islands, with the 2026 calendar featuring a historic total solar eclipse, the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, and the beautiful Sturgeon Moon. Discover the key dates and best viewing spots across the archipelago for these unmissable celestial events.
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The Canary Islands government has approved a major new forest plan, replacing a document from 1999, to tackle the growing threat of wildfires driven by climate change. The 21-year strategy focuses on fire prevention, active forest management, and sustainable resource use across all islands. Nearly 39 million euros have been invested in new helicopters, drones, and specialist equipment to boost firefighting and prevention efforts.
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The Buck Moon lights up Canarian skies on 29 July 2026. Find out the exact time to witness this celestial event and the best Starlight viewpoints for optimal observation across the islands.
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The first heatwave of the year arrives on Wednesday 29 July. Temperatures will climb above 30°C in many areas, with Gran Canaria potentially reaching 34°C. Light calima and a moderate trade wind with strong gusts in parts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura complete the picture.
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The Canary Islands government has declared a heat pre-alert from Wednesday, with temperatures set to reach 38C in parts of Gran Canaria. The hot spell is expected to intensify over the weekend, bringing a calima and unusually high temperatures across the archipelago.
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Cajasiete has signed a collaboration agreement with the Canary Islands Wine Tourism Cluster to boost wine-related tourism across the archipelago. The deal aims to diversify the economy, support rural areas and promote winemaking routes, tastings and cultural activities. Both organisations highlighted the potential for sustainable growth and local development.
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