12th Fuertebike Draws 700 Mountain Bikers to La Oliva
The La Oliva City Council, together with Columbus Eventos and the Fuerteventura Island Council, is organizing the XII Electrón Fuertebike – a mountain‑bike race featuring two…
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Tourism Growth Remains “Skyrocketing” in the Archipelago
Canary Islands receive 10.5 million international passengers up to August, a 4.9 % rise Canary Islands welcomed a total of 10.5 million international passengers up to August,…
Read the story →CAAF Pushes for Operational Management Improvements
Financial contributions from municipalities and the Island Council are also being reduced after the significant effort made in 2024. The General Board of CAAF has approved the…
Read the story →Airlines Want More Money
They consider the €319 million credit for subsidies to residents insufficient The Association of Airline Lines (ALA) said in a statement that they consider “the €319 million…
Read the story →Two detained in Corralejo for driving without a license and pending court order
The Local Police of La Oliva carried out two notable operations in Corralejo in recent days, linked to traffic‑safety offences and the execution of a judicial order. First…
Read the story →Sergio León (CCOO Tiadhe): “We’ll keep the
The CCOO union delegate in Tiadhe, Sergio León, says the first two days of the inter‑island bus strike in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote have been “successful” and distances…
Read the story →Friday could see temperatures soar to 40°C across much of Fuerteventura
Great caution is advised for pilgrims who will travel the island to visit the Virgin of La Peña. The forecast points to several days of intense heat on the island of…
Read the story →42 Young Migrants Backed by the Canary Islands Government Enter the Workforce
“These initiatives allow young people to access stable employment, receive training and develop, thereby strengthening our community.” A group of 42 migrant minors under the…
Read the story →Fuerteventura's New Justice Palace to Feature Six Floors and Cost €55 Million
The presentation of the project’s scale model revealed key details about the new Justice Palace, which will be located in Puerto del Rosario and will cover 21,000 m² of usable…
Read the story →Course in Puerto del Rosario Aims to Curb Sexual Harassment in Sports
The Puerto del Rosario City Council has launched the “Sensitization against Sexual and Gender‑Based Harassment” course, a pioneering initiative in the municipality aimed at…
Read the story →Canary Coalition Celebrates Justice and Security Gains in Fuerteventura
Political Island Council and Assembly The Assembly of Majorera – Canary Coalition Fuerteventura convened on Tuesday, 16 September, at the Puerto del Rosario headquarters for a…
Read the story →Drone intercepted after unauthorized flights near Playa Blanca, 2 km from airport
The practice not only breaches regulations on the use of unmanned aircraft in air traffic zones but also creates a “risk situation” for people’s safety. The Civil Guard of…
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