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Labor fraud crackdown boosts employment stability in the Canary Islands

Inspections of irregular contracts have led to the conversion of nearly 1,500 temporary jobs into permanent positions this year.

21 July 2026Economy

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Hospital ship Global Mercy undergoes annual maintenance at the Port of Las Palmas

The floating medical facility is preparing at Astican facilities before continuing its humanitarian mission in Ghana.

21 July 2026Economy

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Unemployment Decreases in the Canary Islands: 2.6% Fewer Beneficiaries in May

The number of people receiving unemployment benefits in the islands has seen a month-on-month and year-on-year decrease, according to ISTAC data.

21 July 2026Economy

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Non-contributory pensions in the Canary Islands: beneficiaries and average amount

The number of non-contributory pensioners in the islands decreases by 1% year-on-year, while the average amount increases by 11.9%.

21 July 2026Economy

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Shift Changes: What Does the Workers' Statute Say?

The law allows companies to modify work schedules for justified reasons, setting deadlines and limits to protect employees' rest and work-life balance.

21 July 2026Economy

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Canary Islands Boost Renewable Energy Storage to Prevent Losses

The Canary Islands Government and the sector are working on a remuneration framework to incentivize the storage of wind and photovoltaic surpluses, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

19 July 2026Economy

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EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights and Ticket Pricing

New European regulations aim for greater transparency in airfares, limit surcharges, and enhance traveler protection against incidents.

18 July 2026Economy

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Canary Islands' Services Sector Grows 5.6% Annually in May

The turnover of the services sector in the islands shows an annual variation of 5.6%, exceeding the national average in monthly variation.

17 July 2026Economy

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Rental market in the Canary Islands records prices exceeding 1,150 euros per month

High demand and limited supply keep the islands among the most expensive regions in Spain.

16 July 2026Economy

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Tenerife: Bars to Adapt Single-Use Product Service from August

New European regulation prohibits single-use plastic packaging for on-site consumption, aiming to reduce waste and promote reuse.

16 July 2026Economy

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Canary Islands Register Spain's Highest Fuel Price Hike in Six Months

The archipelago has seen a cumulative increase of 20.7% in gasoline and diesel prices, surpassing the rest of the country and driving up the general CPI.

15 July 2026Economy

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Inflation in the Canary Islands Rises to 3.4% in June, Fourth Highest in Spain

Transport, restaurants, and accommodation drive the Consumer Price Index in the islands, which is above the national average.

15 July 2026Economy

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