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Population to rise by 15% in 15 years

The population of the Canary Islands is likely to increase by 350,000 over the next 15 years, according to a report by Spain's Institute of Statistics.

Tourists find ancient vase

Tourists holidaying in Fuerteventura have found an ancient vase estimated to be at least 600 years old.

Canarian resting place for Blas Cabrera

The ashes of the Lanzarote-born scientist Blas Cabrera y Felipe have been returned to the Canaries, and will be buried in the university town of La Laguna in Tenerife.

Squids in!

The discovery of a 3-metre long Giant Squid has fascinated the Canaries and highlighted the richness of our local marine life.

September passenger traffic figures

Lanzarote's César Manrique airport recorded more passenger movements last month than September 2020. Additionally, other Canarian airports have recorded encouraging passenger figures.

ALDI opens in Fuerteventura

ALDI have just opened their newest supermarket in Fuerteventura, further continuing their expansion in the Canaries. Will Lanzarote be the next addition?

Booster jab for over-60s

Residents over the age of 60 may now request the second booster jab against Covid from their local health centre.

Canarian wines shine at competition

Two wines from El Hierro have been awarded medals in the Brussels 2022 World Wine Competition.

New round of Bintazos

Binter has just launched its latest round of “Bintazos” – special low-priced flights to national and international destinations from just €24.35.

33 dead and missing

A sea rescue vessel returned to the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today with four dead bodies and one survivor from an inflatable boat that is reported to have been carrying 34 migrants. 29 are missing and presumed to be dead.