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Court rules Mogán’s tourist tax is illegal

The Canarian Supreme Court has ruled that the “tourist tax” imposed by the Mayor of Mogán in Gran Canaria is illegal, upholding an appeal by the Las Palmas Federation of Hotel and Tourism Businesses.

Spanish Supreme Court to rule on Canarian surname dispute

The Spanish Supreme Court will rule on the case of a Canarian mother who wants her son to bear her own surname first, and that of the father second.

VIDEO: More Than 1,200 Counterfeit 2026 World Cup Kits Seized in Gran Canaria

The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,200 counterfeit sports kits of teams competing in the 2026 World Cup during two separate operations in Gran Canaria.

Canary Islands Set New Tourism Spending Record

The Canary Islands welcomed 6.8 million international tourists during the first five months of 2026, a slight increase of 0.1% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

More Than 70 Colombian Companies Eye Canary Islands as Gateway to Europe

More than 70 Colombian companies have expressed an interest in expanding into the European market through the Canary Islands following a business conference held in Bogotá.

Man Arrested in Gran Canaria After Two Dogs Killed in Family Dispute

A 49-year-old man has been arrested in Gran Canaria after allegedly shooting two dogs and leaving their bodies outside their owner's home, in what investigators believe was linked to an ongoing family dispute.

Canary Islands Residents Take One-Third Fewer Trips in First Quarter of 2026

Residents of the Canary Islands travelled significantly less during the first three months of 2026, with the number of trips falling by 33% compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic Canary Islands Visit and Calls for Action on Migration

Pope Leo XIV commenced last month’s historic visit to the Canaries with a hard-hitting message about migration and human dignity.

Housing Crisis Continues to Deepen Across the Canary Islands

The study estimates that a single person in Las Palmas province, which comprises of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, would need to earn a net annual income of €25,800 in order to afford the average monthly mortgage payment on a studio apartment and still live comfortably. This does not include the 30% downpayment on the property.

Canary Islands hotel stays top 5.4 million in May as foreign tourism grows

Hotel overnight stays in the Canary Islands increased by 1.86% in May compared with the same month last year, reaching 5.44 million nights, according to figures published by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).