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Holiday home fines persist in Canary Islands despite decree

A year after a decree intended to halt fines for homeowners who use their apartments as residences rather than tourist lets, sanctions are still being issued in the Canary Islands. A family in La Gomera has received a 2,250 euro fine for using their inherited property residentially. Affected owners and campaigners argue the decree has failed, with 176 active cases and ongoing legal battles.

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Canary Islands wildfire season begins with massive response plan

The Canary Islands have officially launched their high-risk wildfire season, deploying nearly 2,000 firefighters, 208 vehicles and 18 aircraft. Despite a wet winter, persistent drought and climate change have left the archipelago’s forests dangerously dry, with officials warning that the land is effectively a powder keg.

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Canary wine costs £17 a glass in New York – why?

A glass of Canary Islands wine can set you back €20 in New York, a reflection of its volcanic prestige and crippling export costs. We meet the couple behind one Lanzarote winery who are battling the dual insularity tax to sell their premium bottles from the Arctic to the Americas.

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Thousands of Canary Islanders take to the streets for May Day

Tens of thousands of Canary Islanders took to the streets on May Day to demand better wages, an end to the “working poor” phenomenon, and greater access to affordable housing. Protesters also voiced opposition to the war in Iran and called for the recognition of unpaid care work. Union leaders criticised the region’s economic growth for failing to translate into improved living standards for workers.

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Canary Islands housing: politicians probe non-resident limits

Politicians in the Canary Islands have questioned exactly who a “non-resident” is as they debate restricting property purchases under EU law. Two deputies from opposing parties agreed the concept needs defining, warning a poorly framed policy could be discriminatory or open the door to unwanted political support. The regional government argues any limit should target speculative purchases, not people’s nationality.

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Canary Islands airports brace for busy May bank holiday getaway

Canary Islands airports are set for a busy Friday with 1,159 flights scheduled as the May bank holiday begins. This represents a slight increase on the same period last year. Gran Canaria Airport will see the most activity with 338 flights, while Tenerife South and North airports will handle a combined 433 connections.

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Canary Islands could get up to seven horse racing tracks

The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a new gambling decree that could see up to seven horse racing tracks built across the archipelago, with a maximum of one per island. The legislation, steered by the Ministry of the Presidency, also sets new caps on casinos, bingo halls, and gaming machines.

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Friday: stable weather with fewer clouds than expected

A stable long weekend is on the cards for the Canary Islands, with fewer clouds than initially forecast. Expect mostly clear skies, light winds, and calm ocean conditions.

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Canary Islands demand urgent reform of 1988 Coastal Law

The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a groundbreaking initiative demanding the Spanish Government urgently reform the 1988 Coastal Law. After decades of legal battles threatening thousands of homes, the PP and PSOE have united to push for a change that recognises the Canary Islands’ unique volcanic geography and cultural identity.

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Veteran Canary Islands journalist José Antonio Pardellas dies aged 88

José Antonio Pardellas, the pioneering journalist who popularised the expression ‘one hour less in the Canary Islands’, has died at the age of 88. A winner of the prestigious Ondas Award, he was a former director of Radio Nacional de España in the archipelago and the first television presenter in the islands.

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