Bad Bunny went viral after telling fans in Madrid he misses the Canary Islands. During a concert in the Spanish capital, he recalled his first European tour and said the local accent reminded him of Puerto Rico. The emotional moment has delighted fans across the archipelago.
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The Canary Islands enjoy a stable Tuesday with moderate trade winds. Northern slopes will see cloud and occasional light drizzle, while the south stays mostly clear. Expect choppy seas on exposed northern and western coasts.
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A new study commissioned by the Fundación Canarina reveals that 90% of Canary Islands residents believe the region’s tourist model needs changing. Housing access is the top concern, with nearly half the population citing it as a primary worry, far ahead of tourism itself. The research also highlights a widespread perception that quality of life has declined over the past decade.
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The Canary Islands will enjoy mostly stable weather this Monday with temperatures climbing again, potentially exceeding 30°C in southern Tenerife and parts of Gran Canaria. Strong winds will affect several areas, particularly in exposed southeast and northwest slopes.
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The Canary Islands government has announced the activation of its 2026 wildfire campaign from 1 June, with a record 2,600 personnel. New resources include a third EIRIF helicopter, 23 thermal-imaging drones, and three light firefighting vehicles.
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The Canary Islands kick off the meteorological summer this Monday with moderate trade winds, a mix of clouds and sun, and slightly rising temperatures. Some southern areas might even hit 30°C. A fire risk pre-alert is in place for the western province and Gran Canaria.
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Astrophysicist Rafael Luque, recently awarded the prestigious Princesa de Girona Research Award, looks back on the five transformative years he spent in the Canary Islands as a PhD student. He discusses his groundbreaking work on sub-Neptune exoplanets and why the islands’ observatories remain among the best in the world.
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Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo delivered a politically charged speech on Día de Canarias, asserting the archipelago’s identity and rejecting outside interference. He warned of global instability and called for unity to face challenges from Europe and Spain.
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The Spanish Housing Minister has formally warned the Canary Islands Government to act against over 14,200 illegal tourist homes detected by the Property Registry. Isabel Rodriguez has told regional authorities they are failing to clamp down on holiday rentals that are pushing locals out of the housing market. The warning comes after the Supreme Court struck down the state’s centralised short-term rental register.
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From a Tenerife family with French and Italian roots to a La Gomera dynasty built around a humble village shop, discover the multicultural heritage shaping modern Canarian identity. These five families reveal how tradition, food and community keep the archipelago’s spirit alive.
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