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El paro en Canarias marca mínimos históricos: la cifra más baja desde 2007

Unemployment in the Canary Islands Hits Historic Lows: Lowest Since 2007

Long-term unemployment also drops to levels not seen since 2009, while hiring increases across all sectors and islands.

02 October 2026Economy

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Registered unemployment in the Canary Islands drops by 4,156 people in September

The total number of unemployed stands at 140,303 people, with an annual reduction of 3.5%.

02 October 2026Economy

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Mortgages in the Canary Islands: Slight Increase Until July 2026

Lanzarote, El Hierro, and Gran Canaria record an increase in mortgage registrations on homes, according to ISTAC data.

28 September 2026Economy

Finlight y Norsol aceleran la descarbonización industrial con soluciones de autoconsumo sin inversión inicial

Finlight and Norsol accelerate industrial decarbonisation with zero-upfront investment self-consumption solutions

The agreement kicks off with three industrial projects already closed, totalling nearly 8 MW of photovoltaic power and 11 MWh of energy storage, combining flexible financing, self-consumption, and intelligent energy management.

28 September 2026Economy

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Housing Value in the Canary Islands Rises 14.2% in Q2 2026

The average price per square meter for free housing in the islands stands at €2,279.4, surpassing the national average.

25 September 2026Economy

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Canary Islands Imports Drop 16.1% by July

The archipelago records a trade deficit of 8,778 million euros, with a coverage rate of 21.8%.

25 September 2026Economy

Canarias acoge el Congreso del Pacto Europeo por el Océano para impulsar la economía azul

Canarias Hosts European Ocean Pact Congress to Boost Blue Economy

The event will gather national and international experts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to discuss submarine infrastructure, maritime transport, and marine renewable energies.

25 September 2026Economy

Ganar más no siempre significa tener las finanzas mejor organizadas: el reto de planificar cuando crecen los ingresos

Earning more doesn't always mean having finances better organized: the challenge of planning when income grows

Financial planning allows for a global overview of savings, assets, and personal and family goals.

24 September 2026Economy

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Industrial Prices in the Canary Islands Soar by 27.3% in August 2026

The Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC) releases data showing a significant year-on-year increase, placing the Canary Islands among the regions with the highest variations.

24 September 2026Economy

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Fuel Prices in the Canary Islands Hit Annual Highs Amidst Middle East Tensions

Diesel and gasoline prices reach their highest points of the year, with renewable diesel nearing its peak, impacting the island economy.

24 September 2026Economy

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Nine out of ten Lanzarote residents perceive high dependence on tourism

ISTAC data shows that most island residents believe the sector should be promoted despite social costs.

22 September 2026Economy

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Las Palmas Port maintains its position as Spain's fourth logistics hub

The Port Authority records 1% annual growth and exceeds one million TEUs in accumulated traffic.

22 September 2026Economy

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