The Canary Islands government has joined a new campaign called ‘Turismo que Suma’ to improve tourism perception among locals. While most residents view tourism positively, concerns over housing costs and resource consumption remain. The initiative aims to highlight the sector’s benefits and address local worries.
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The trade winds return with force on Tuesday, bringing gusts over 100 km/h in exposed areas and a layer of calima across the archipelago. Expect mostly clear skies, a rough Atlantic, and warm temperatures.
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) has completed a 23-million-euro project to create a redundant data network linking the observatories on Tenerife and La Palma. This new infrastructure, which includes a submarine cable and terrestrial reinforcements, will support the data demands of next-generation telescopes like the TMT and enhance connectivity for emergency services and astrotourism.
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The Canary Islands government has approved a decree regulating the Hipoteca Joven Canaria programme, enabling young people aged 18 to 40, large families and single-parent families to access financing of up to 95% for their first home. The measure, which applies to properties costing up to 250,000 euros, has been criticised by the opposition for failing to address the underlying issue of high property prices.
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The Canary Islands government has announced a long-awaited remuneration framework for renewable energy storage, which is expected to reduce the significant amount of clean energy currently being wasted. Last year, 15% of renewable energy in the archipelago was unused, rising to 20.3% on Gran Canaria, because storage infrastructure was not available. The new rules will provide clarity for investors and help develop battery projects to capture this excess power.
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Summer weather dominates the Canary Islands this Monday with strong trade winds, light Saharan dust in the upper atmosphere, and temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in Gran Canaria. Rough seas are expected in the channel between Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
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A new amendment to the Canary Islands’ holiday rental law has caused a political split, as MPs prepare to vote on whether to ease restrictions for small property owners. The change would reclassify holiday lets from a “classified activity” to a “harmless activity,” reducing red tape. The vote is expected to be tight, hinging on the support of a single non-attached MP.
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An Iberia Airbus A321 and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 came dangerously close to colliding over the Canary Islands on 10 July. The incident was avoided solely by the onboard Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), which ordered the pilots to take immediate evasive action. The union representing air traffic controllers has raised fresh concerns about safety in oceanic airspace.
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The United States is building a major military training and drone centre just 300 kilometres from the Canary Islands, near the coast of Morocco. The project could reshape migration routes and strengthen Washington’s influence in Africa, with significant implications for Spain and the region.
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Sunday brings mostly clear skies, light Saharan dust in the air, and moderate to strong trade winds. Temperatures could hit 30°C to 32°C in parts of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. The ocean off northern and southeastern coasts will be rough, with waves possibly exceeding 1.5 metres.
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