The SCS has published its blood donation schedule for 9-15 November, with mobile teams visiting sites across the islands. On El Hierro, teams are scheduled in Frontera and El Pinar, followed by a stop in Valverde.
Fifteen Global lines will be diverted in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 17:00 to 23:59 on 7 November for the Binter NightRun. Participants can travel free with their race bib until 01:00 on 8 November.
The second edition of ‘Ktálisis nómada’ is seeking art projects and applications from public schools across the Canary Islands. The deadline for both is 4 December.
The SCS and IISC will hold the fifth Derecho e Investigación conference in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 13 and 14 November. Sessions will address AI liability and digital health, with research careers also on the agenda.
Passengers on Vueling flight VY3008 from Barcelona spent more than five hours aboard after a false bomb alert at Gran Canaria Airport. State security forces are investigating who made the report.
Natalie Preddie spent 13 to 19 October on Gran Canaria with one of her children, aged six. Organised with the OET in Toronto, the visit focused on family travel and sustainability and featured three hotel bases.
The Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín is a finalist in the 2026 BSH awards for its hernia procedure. The assessment considers efficiency and care quality alongside patient experience.
The Canary Islands government says it issued 57,184 disability decisions during the current legislature, cutting assessment waiting lists by 75.5%. Decentralised teams have brought procedures within the 180-day legal limit on the non-capital islands.
The visit brought €29.3 million in income and expenses, leaving organisers with balanced accounts and no borrowing. EY estimates its wider economic impact at €139.48 million in value added and 3,080 full-time equivalent jobs.
Nine boats brought 1,107 people to the Canary Islands since Friday. Sunday saw 668 arrivals and six people taken to hospital, one in critical condition, as arrivals climbed after a steep early-year fall.
The 12 October 2026 retail calendars split the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria and Tenerife are scheduled to close, while five other islands permit opening and individual retailers retain control of their hours.
Aemet has put the Canary Islands on alert for fast-moving storms and rain, as another wave of Saharan dust moves in. High temperatures will linger, but forecasts point to sudden showers and gusty winds on several islands.
An Atlantic front will cross Spain from the northwest on Wednesday 30 September. Rain will focus on the north and west, while temperatures stay high in the southeast and Mediterranean areas.
A supermarket choice in Las Palmas can change a household's annual bill by up to €2,167. OCU ranks Carrefour as the cheapest option in several Canary Islands cities, while grocery prices remain far above their level five years ago.
Spain will stay mostly settled on Wednesday, but heat will build in several regions. Galicia and the Canary Islands are under yellow alerts as temperatures climb toward 37 degrees.
The 30th Festival TEMUDAS brings theatre and live arts to Las Palmas until September 26, pairing Canarian creators with touring artists and a wider cultural exchange across northern Spain.
An 83-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on León y Castillo in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Police and firefighters responded, with medical teams also on scene, renewing concerns about pedestrian safety on busy city streets.
Starting September 15, Canary Islands residents can apply for government vouchers to replace old appliances. The largest discounts go to vulnerable families upgrading to top-rated fridges, with strict eligibility and timing rules. The program aims to lower energy bills and update homes.
A narcolancha carrying over three tons of cocaine was intercepted south of Gran Canaria. Five armed suspects were detained. The operation highlights the scale and risks of maritime drug trafficking near the Canary Islands.
A migrant boat from Gambia was found south of the Canary Islands after drifting for nearly a month. Only 45 of the 128 people aboard survived. A baby was among the dead. Spanish rescue teams intervened in dangerous conditions.
A migrant boat drifting south of the Canary Islands was found with 45 survivors and eight bodies. More than 80 people, including a baby, are dead or missing after 27 days at sea. Spanish rescue services responded overnight.
Several Spanish regions will have additional public holidays in September, with Catalonia and Fuerteventura among those enjoying long weekends. The government has clarified the official calendar and rules for public sector leave.
A 73-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy were injured when their car overturned on the GC-501. Firefighters had to free one occupant from the vehicle. Both were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Temperatures are set to rise again in the Canary Islands. Strong winds and changing cloud cover are expected in several areas, with local gusts and shifting weather patterns forecast.
A 14-year-old boy drowned in a cove between Amadores and Puerto Rico. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded quickly but could not save him. The incident points to continuing risks along Gran Canaria’s coastline.
A criminal group recruited girls from a Gran Canaria shelter and sent them to France for sexual exploitation. Six minors were rescued and five suspects arrested. The case highlights ongoing challenges in Spain’s migrant protection system.
Authorities in the Canary Islands will distribute thousands of certified eclipse glasses and set up eight official observation sites for the partial solar eclipse on August 12. The event will last nearly two hours and include accessibility features.
A fuel tank explosion at the Salinetas industrial estate in Telde has left one person dead and another in critical condition. Emergency services, including police and firefighters, remain at the scene. A third person, initially reported missing, is now believed to be safe.
Gran Canaria is under a red alert after temperatures reached 44.3°C in Tasarte. Authorities warn of extreme fire risk and urge residents to follow safety measures. Many are seeking relief in public pools as the heatwave continues.
Spain sees a drop in maximum temperatures as a new front brings rain to the northwest. Despite this, heat warnings persist in the south and east. Gran Canaria remains under red alert for extreme temperatures.
The Canary Islands are entering the peak of a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to approach 40°C. Gran Canaria and Tenerife will be hardest hit, while fire-risk measures and public warnings are in force.
Agüimes recorded 42.2°C, the highest temperature in the Canary Islands this year. Several towns in Gran Canaria and Tenerife also surpassed 40°C. The heatwave has made the start of August challenging across the archipelago.
A new undersea fibre-optic network will connect Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Morocco, promising faster, more resilient digital links. The €47 million investment is set to change communications between Europe and Africa, with completion expected by 2028.
The July 25 National Lottery draw delivered top prizes to the Canary Islands. Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife sold the first-prize ticket, while the second prize reached Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife, Lanzarote.
The III Premios Canarias de Hostelería Santa Marta will take place in Maspalomas. This year, the event highlights kitchen professionals and introduces a public vote. The awards recognise those shaping the region’s tourism reputation.
