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La Gomera invests 3.7 million in forest protection and employment

The Island Council launches a new service to prevent fires, manage vegetation, and conserve biodiversity, creating around 190 jobs.

01 September 2026Local

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La Gomera seeks to attract Norwegian tourists in a Scandinavian roadshow

The island promotes its values of tranquility, nature, and sustainability to tourism professionals in Bergen, Trondheim, and Oslo.

29 August 2026Local

Blood donation mobile unit in a town square in La Gomera.

Summer blood donation campaign in La Gomera

The General Directorate of Blood Donation and Hemotherapy launches an initiative to facilitate donations in several municipalities on the island during the summer months.

24 August 2026Local

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La Gomera Council Provides Textbooks for Over 2000 Students

The island institution allocates its own funds to ensure universal access to school materials, supporting families and local businesses.

19 August 2026Local

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La Gomera opens payment period for cultural tourism trips for seniors

Beneficiaries of 'La Gomera Viaja' can now pay for their flight tickets for upcoming departures, including options for people with reduced mobility.

17 August 2026Local

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La Gomera Island Council supports patron saint festivals with €15,000 per municipality

The insular institution signs agreements with the six town councils to promote cultural and musical activities during local festivities.

14 August 2026Local

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La Gomera Allocates €402,000 for Free School Transport

The island institution renews its commitment to education and territorial cohesion, increasing investment to facilitate access to Baccalaureate and Vocational Training.

13 August 2026Local

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La Gomera launches citizen participation for its Equality Plan

The Cabildo initiates an anonymous questionnaire and interviews to define gender policies until 2030.

07 August 2026Politics

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Canary Islands Government and La Gomera Council Explore Strategic Projects

Institutions seek to strengthen cooperation to promote innovative and development initiatives on the island.

05 August 2026Politics

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La Gomera Acompaña arrives in Alajeró with activities for seniors

The Cabildo's project aims to combat unwanted loneliness and promote active aging through informative and participatory workshops.

04 August 2026Society

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Canary Islands unemployment rises in July due to seasonality, but falls year-on-year

Unemployment increases by 1,759 people compared to June, mainly due to the end of the school year, although there are 7,000 fewer unemployed than a year ago.

04 August 2026Economy

Charred landscape in La Gomera after a forest fire, with Roque de Agando in the background.

La Gomera's Tragedy: 20 Dead in 1984 Fire

A blaze that ravaged 900 hectares and marked the island's history, recalling devastation and human loss.

25 July 2026Local

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