Spanish government officials have instructed all state employees in the Canary Islands to work from home on 12 June to reduce traffic congestion during the Pope’s historic visit. A major security operation involving police, emergency services and traffic management has been unveiled to handle the expected massive crowds.
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The European Union is preparing a major change in textile waste management, with a system that could pay people for recycling old clothes. Smart bins capable of automatically analysing deposited garments will be trialled in Spain this year. The initiative aims to reduce the millions of tonnes of clothing that end up in landfills annually.
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The calima is on its way out across the Canary Islands this Wednesday. Expect mostly clear skies, moderate north winds, and cooling temperatures — though some spots in Tenerife could still hit 30°C.
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The Canary Islands Parliament has voted to amend the official regional anthem to include La Graciosa as the eighth inhabited island. The change, described as an act of symbolic justice and historical reparation, will be heard for the first time on Canary Islands Day this Saturday. Politicians across the spectrum welcomed the move, with only Vox expressing caution about further symbolic changes.
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Lidl has increased its investment in Canarian products to a record €119 million, up €19 million from 2024, and has reached €1 million in exports. The supermarket chain now works with nearly 100 local suppliers, offering around 900 product lines across its stores, reinforcing its commitment to the islands’ economy.
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Tenerife and the other Canary Islands are enduring a day of extreme heat and calima on Tuesday 26 May, with temperatures soaring to 34°C in the south of Tenerife. The eastern islands remain under a yellow weather alert as the mercury could hit 37°C in inland areas.
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The Canary Islands in Berlin association is hosting a celebration on 30 May to mark Día de Canarias. Attendees can enjoy traditional island cuisine prepared by chef Pablo Hernández and live music from singer-songwriter Ángel Ravelo. The event takes place at Urbanstrasse 93 and promises a taste of home for Canarians living in the German capital.
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New figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute confirm the Canary Islands ended its peak tourist season with another month of rising hotel prices. In April 2026, the average daily rate reached 151 euros, the second highest in Spain, while occupancy stood at 68.7 per cent, the highest nationwide.
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The Canary Islands government has demanded a greater role in airport management, criticising the Spanish government for its political weakness. It is seeking details on state agreements with the Basque Country and Catalonia, while also pressing for progress on coastal transfers and oversight of the islands’ economic and tax regime.
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Tuesday’s forecast brings calima and a notable temperature rise across the Canary Islands, especially in the eastern islands and Tenerife. Inland Fuerteventura and Lanzarote could see highs above 34ºC, while Gran Canaria’s southern and western slopes also bake. A light to moderate northwest wind keeps the ocean calm.
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