Fuerteventura under yellow alert until Sunday
During Thursday and Friday the alert will be due to wind and rain, and on Saturday because of coastal phenomena. The yellow‑alert situation on the island of Fuerteventura will…
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Canary Islands' first newborn of the year is a baby from La Palma
It was a boy, born at 00:07 on January 1 2026, weighing 2.8 kg. The Canary Islands’ public health service confirmed that the earliest birth recorded in 2026 took place on the…
Read the story →Canary Islands President advances a crucial year for the archipelago
Clavijo Calls for Dialogue to Tackle Challenges and Build a “Canary Islands for the Canarians” A Call for Understanding, Dialogue and Reason The president of the autonomous…
Read the story →Fuerteventura operates 134 flights on Jan. 1
Canary Islands airports will operate 1,129 flights on New Year’s Day, a 4 % increase over 2025. The Aena airport network in the Canary Islands plans to run 1,129 flights on…
Read the story →City Council launches FTV Game Party: The Year’s Final Match to close out 202
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura, through the Department of New Technologies, will host the FTV Game Party: The Final Play of the Year, a free event aimed at young people and…
Read the story →La Oliva's new noise ordinance tightens penalties and ramps up inspections
The La Oliva City Council is updating a 30‑year‑old regulation, raising the maximum fine from 100,000 pesetas (≈ €600) to €3,000. The draft, now in public consultation, adds…
Read the story →New Year brings waves, wind, rain and storms as Francis passes over the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands will welcome 2026 with southerly weather as the Atlantic low‑pressure system Francis moves toward the Iberian Peninsula. The Canary Islands Government has…
Read the story →Efequén Calls for Plaza de España to Be Restored “Exactly as It Was” and Renamed Plaza
The restoration of Plaza de España, in the heart of Puerto del Rosario, has returned to public debate, led by heritage conservator and president of El Efequén, Loren…
Read the story →Canary Islands Top Hotel Prices on New Year's Eve
The islands have a median of €378 per room, 10 % higher than the previous year. Canary Islands are the Spanish destination with the highest hotel rates for New Year’s Eve, with…
Read the story →Animals Suffer from New Year's Fireworks and Firecrackers
Impact on Pets and Wildlife Pets and wildlife – especially birds – are heavily affected by the use of pyrotechnic materials. The use of firecrackers and fireworks on New Year’s…
Read the story →The bulk of the storm’s first wave is expected on the night
Strong southeast winds will be felt with greater intensity in the north and west of Fuerteventura (forecast image at 23:00 on the 1st). The first phase of the storm Francis,…
Read the story →Three injured after a vehicle overturns in Tuineje
The accident occurred on the FV‑30 road linking Tuineje and Pájara. Incident summary Around midday, a vehicle overturned on the FV‑30 between Tuineje and Pájara, leaving three…
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