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Parliament considers changing Canarian anthem to include La Graciosa

The Canarian parliament has proposed changing the Canarian anthem to include La Graciosa, which was officially declared the eighth Canary Island in 2018.

Meteor spotted entering the atmosphere above Canary Islands

A small meteor was registered entering the atmosphere above the Canary Islands on Thursday morning, causing a fireball that was observed by several people on the islands.

Five people believed to have drowned near the Canaries

Five people are believed to have drowned after attempting to reach a merchant vessel from an inflatable.

Flu campaign begins in the Canary Islands

The Canarian Health Service will launch its winter flu jab campaign tomorrow at health centres throughout the islands.

Canary Islands bus strike ends

The bus strike in Las Palmas province has ended after unions and employers reached agreement yesterday.

Small boat arrivals fall by 53% in the Canary Islands

The arrival of pateras (small boats containing migrants) to the Canaries has fallen by over 50% in the year so far.

Bishop of the Canary Islands calls for co-operation on migration

The Bishop of the Canary Islands has called on the international community and Europe to seek a solution to the migration problems affecting the archipelago and has asked that the issue not be used to “sow fear” nor to “seek votes, do easy politics or seek political polarization”.

Highest and lowest tides of the year today and tomorrow

Today and tomorrow will bring the highest and lowest tides of the year in the Canaries.

Canary Islands bus drivers to strike

Bus drivers on the eastern Canaries will, strike in September in an attempt to improve conditions and establish an agreement covering the sector until 2032.

Ryanair cuts a million regional flights in Spain over AENA disagreement

Ryanair announced the axing of over a million flights in Spain yesterday, as it cut or ceased operating in several Spanish regional airports. In the Canaries, Ryanair will cease to operate at Tenerife North this winter, while mainland airports at Vigo, Zaragoza, Santander, Asturias, Santiago de Compostela and Vitoria will see reduced flights or winter closures.