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Asian hornet discovered in Gran Canaria for first time

The Canary Islands government has reported the first detection of an Asian hornet nest in the archipelago, found in an urban area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The invasive species, which poses a threat to local biodiversity and public safety, was discovered with around 93 specimens. Authorities are asking for public help to locate more nests and advise against any interaction with the insects.

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Canary Islands lead EU fight for fairer shipping emissions rules

The Canary Islands, alongside French and Portuguese ultra-peripheral regions, have called on the EU for flexibility in the application of the ETS emissions trading system to maritime transport. Port authorities warn the current rules are harming competitiveness and connectivity, risking trade diversion to North African ports.

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Friday: sunny, warm, with a hint of Saharan dust

Friday brings summer-like warmth and mostly clear skies across the Canary Islands. A light calima will drift over southern areas and high peaks, while moderate northerly winds and a choppy ocean will keep coastal conditions lively.

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Holiday rental law in Canary Islands: have things improved?

Six months after the Canary Islands’ new holiday rental law was passed, the number of tourist apartments has stopped rising. But locals say the housing crisis is as bad as ever, with rents still sky-high. We examine the data and speak to residents on the ground.

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Thursday: warming up with calima haze

Temperatures are on the rise across the Islands, possibly hitting 30°C in parts of southern Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Expect some low clouds in northern areas early and late, with a light calima haze in the air. The Atlantic will be rough on north-facing coasts.

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Calima returns as temperatures rise across the Canary Islands

A light calima is set to return to the Canary Islands this Wednesday, accompanied by mostly clear skies and rising temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency forecasts moderate northerly winds, with occasional strong gusts in exposed areas. See the full island-by-island forecast here.

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Tenerife schools become climate oases with shade zones

Fifty-one schools in southern Tenerife are set to become climate oases with new shade structures to combat rising temperatures. Work has already finished at five sites, with 40 more contracted. The island has also secured the next National Vocational Training Congress for April 2027.

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Canary Islands surfer dies in Maldives incident

The Canary Islands surfing community is in mourning after Jorge Acosta, 53, drowned while surfing in the Maldives on Monday. Known as ‘El Pingüino’, the Lanzarote resident died in a tragic incident at the Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, the third such case involving foreign tourists in just over a month.

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War in Middle East sends Canary Islands holiday prices up 9%

Package holiday prices to the Canary Islands could rise by as much as 9% from next month due to surging kerosene costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The warning came from the islands’ main tourism alliance, although they stressed that the far greater risk would be a fuel shortage grounding flights from the UK and Germany.

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Wednesday: temperatures rising, light calima possible

Wednesday sees a general rise in temperatures and a drop in humidity, with light calima possible over the peaks of the eastern islands. The Atlantic will remain rough in northern channels, with waves up to two metres.

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