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Red Cross celebrates 150 years in the Canary Islands.

Today, April 1st, the Red Cross celebrates 150 years in the Canary Islands. The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has recalled that the humanitarian institution arrived on the islands in 1874, developing since then an intense activity and being present in all important Events and emergencies.



Currently, the Canary Islands Red Cross has more than 20,000 volunteers. In 2023, they served more than 137,000 people, with 48.5%

Since the company Binter Canarias decided to enter the mainland market and, especially on its regular flights between Gran Canaria-Madrid and Tenerife-Madrid, with four outbound and four return planes, travelling between the archipelago and Madrid is cheaper.

Undoubtedly, the so-called free market of competition has worked in this case in favour of the citizen, who has benefited significantly from the entry of Binter Canarias, with an average drop of 30% compared to what it cost to travel bef

Temperatures are set to rise this weekend in the Canary Islands, as the archipelago gets ready for a mini-heatwave with temperatures up to 32 degrees Celsius in the south of the islands.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has announced that the south of Spain is set to have its first heatwave of the year with temperatures between 36°C and 38°C in the Guadalquivir region, which will face "full summer temperatures," during the day and at night.

This Weather front will bring higher tempe

Unconventional accommodation boom in the Canary Islands sparks regulatory concerns
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A surge in unconventional accommodation options in the Canary Islands, such as a van in the middle of a banana plantation or sleeping bags in a car, has caught the attention of both tourists and regulators. These “creative” accommodations, advertised as offering a unique experience "in contact with nature" and “under the starry sky," are gaining popularity but often fail to comply with the Canary Is

50 people die in one boat trying to get to the Canary Islands
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The recent surge of immigrants arriving in the Canary Islands in boats this week has served as a grim reminder to both the Canaries and Europe, that the Atlantic Ocean remains the most dangerous migration route in the world. Thursday was particularly frantic for emergency and rescue services, as they dealt with six cayucos and an inflatable boat carrying a total of 677 migrants, including 26 minors.

Tragically, one p

THE CANARY ISLANDS RANK THIRD FOR ANTIDEPRESSANT CONSUMPTION IN SPAIN

The Canary Islands have emerged as the third-highest region in Spain for antidepressant consumption, highlighting a broader national trend of increasing use of these medications. Anxiety and depression remain prevalent mental health issues across the country.

According to data from the OSCE, Spain ranks fourth globally in antidepressant use, with a 25.85% increase in daily doses (DHD) from 2015 to 2021, compared to a m

Nearly 10% of vehicles in the Canary Islands lack a valid ITV (MOT)Share On:
The Canary Islands, known for having one of the highest vehicle-to-population ratios in Spain, are facing a significant issue with vehicle inspections. With more than 800 automobiles per 1,000 inhabitants, the region had 1,845,111 vehicles on the roads in 2023, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, according to data from the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics.

Out of this substantial number, 146,587 vehicl

Inflation in the Canary Islands is below the national average for the first time since 2022

The Chamber of Commerce of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has transferred the data on the growth of prices in the Canary Islands, which does so with less intensity than the national average for the first time since October 2022. A price differential that At the moment it stands at two-tenths between both territories after the interannual rate advanced one-tenth in the Canary Islands to stand at 3.4% in May and

OVER 25,000 HOMES ARE WAITING FOR BUILDING LICENSES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS


The Canary Islands are facing a serious housing shortage, but FECAM claim there are more than 25,000 homes with projects ready to be built, waiting for construction licenses to be issued or processed. Various sectors have stressed the urgent need to expand the housing stock in the region, highlighting that the current licensing delays are causing a major bottleneck.

The President of the Canary Islands Federation

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing for the Canary Islands Government has launched a new rental assistance program for the 2024-2025 period, with a budget allocation of 16,325,088 euros. This initiative aims to support anyone with limited financial resources across the islands, and young people seeking housing in smaller municipalities.

The program, financed by both the State and the Regional Government offers two main lines of subsidies:

- For people with limited financial resources.