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15,000 Euro Grant for Piñera Association of Seniors in El Hierro

The Cabildo's aid will allow the entity to maintain its active aging and cultural preservation activities throughout 2026.

20 August 2026Society

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Maritime Rescue saves 140 migrants from a canoe near El Hierro

The occupants, including minors, were transferred to the port of La Restinga after a search that began on Sunday.

04 August 2026Local

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Maritime Rescue Searches for a Canoe 360 km from El Hierro

A Portuguese military vessel spotted the precarious boat southwest of the island, triggering a search operation.

03 August 2026Local

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Expansion of Los Cangrejos desalination plant in El Hierro

The investment of almost three million euros will increase water production and reduce energy consumption by 30%.

03 August 2026Local

Image of CEIP Tigaday in El Hierro, the location for the school year opening ceremony.

El Hierro to Host the 2026/27 School Year Opening in the Canary Islands

CEIP Tigaday in La Frontera, a pioneer in Early Childhood Education for 0-3 year olds, will be the venue for the institutional event.

28 July 2026Local

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Almond and Fig Fair in El Hierro to Promote Local Products

The event in Isora aims to boost the commercialization and gastronomic and tourist projection of these traditional crops.

18 July 2026Local

Tropical pineapple plantations on El Hierro, with the landscape of Valle de El Golfo in the background.

El Hierro celebrates 4th Pineapple Fair to boost its strategic crop

The Government of the Canary Islands reaffirms its commitment to the recovery of tropical pineapple, a key crop for the island's economy and identity.

16 July 2026Local

Image of the El Julán Astronomical Park in El Hierro under a starry sky.

El Julán Astronomical Park Inaugurated in El Hierro

The new facility, funded by European funds, aims to boost astrotourism and diversify the island's tourism offerings.

15 July 2026Local

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Business Confidence in the Canary Islands Rises in Q3 2026

The Harmonized Business Confidence Index reaches 129.7 points, indicating a general improvement in business expectations.

14 July 2026Economy

Mobile blood donation unit in a square in El Hierro with Canarian architecture.

Blood donation campaign in El Hierro

The Canary Health Service's mobile unit will visit La Frontera, El Pinar, and Valverde to facilitate donations during the summer.

13 July 2026Local

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Canarian Wines Triumph at National Small D.O. Competition

Island productions secure 17 out of 26 awards, with DOP El Hierro being the most recognized.

09 July 2026Local

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El Hierro Creates Seed Bank to Protect its Biodiversity

The initiative, with an investment of nearly 347,000 euros, aims to conserve native species and agricultural varieties against climate change.

07 July 2026Local

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