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Podemos call to end Ocean Sky military exercise

The Podemos party has called for a cease to the Ocean Sky military manoeuvres currently taking place from Canarian air bases. They claim that the exercises are using sonar devices that are responsible for the death of several whales and dolphins.

Lidl Canarias announces new recycled bags initiative

Lidl Canarias has launched a pioneering initiative that turns plastic waste collected in its own supermarkets into a new line of recycled rubbish bags, marking a significant step in its sustainability strategy for the islands.

Canary Islands seek to restrict purchases by non-resident foreigners

The Canarian Government will send representatives to Brussels in November to petition for the ability to restrict property purchases by non-resident foreigners.

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”.