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Mobile blood donation unit parked in a sunny town square in the Canary Islands, with traditional architecture in the background.

Summer blood donation campaign in La Palma

A mobile unit will tour several municipalities on the island over the next two weeks to facilitate blood donations.

10 August 2026Local

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La Palma promotes breastfeeding with informational panels

The University Hospital and Primary Care reinforce their commitment to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

04 August 2026Society

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Two injured after car and motorcycle collision in La Palma

A 57-year-old woman with moderate injuries and another 43-year-old with anxiety attacks were taken to health centers.

31 July 2026Local

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La Palma Hospital holds talks on cardiovascular health

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit organizes the third edition of educational talks for patients, families, and professionals.

31 July 2026Society

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Contigo La Palma prepares its electoral deployment in the island's fourteen municipalities

The political organization begins organizational work to run in the local and island elections of 2027.

27 July 2026Politics

Close-up of old industrial machinery related to agriculture in the Canary Islands.

Inventory of La Palma's Industrial Heritage Completed

The Government of the Canary Islands completes the cataloging of the archipelago's manufacturing legacy with the latest campaign on the island.

21 July 2026Local

Forest firefighters practicing first aid techniques on rugged terrain in La Palma.

La Palma forest firefighters trained in immobilization and CPR

The Canary Islands School of Health and Social Services provides an intensive 20-hour course to fifteen members of the Cabildo.

16 July 2026Local

Lifeguard assisting a man with signs of drowning at Puerto Naos beach.

Man rescued with moderate drowning signs in Puerto Naos

Lifeguards at the beach in Los Llanos de Aridane intervened after receiving an alert and transferred the affected person to the General Hospital of La Palma.

13 July 2026Local

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Motorcyclist injured in traffic accident in Los Llanos de Aridane

A woman with moderate was transferred to the General Hospital of La Palma after a road departure on the Los Llanos-Fuencaliente road.

12 July 2026Local

GES helicopter rescuing an injured hiker in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, La Palma.

Hiker Rescued After Fall in Caldera de Taburiente National Park

A 68-year-old woman was evacuated by a GES helicopter and taken to the General Hospital of La Palma after suffering moderate trauma.

11 July 2026Local

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Canary Islands Boosts Biowaste Collection with FEDER Funds

The Department of Ecological Transition and Energy has held information sessions across all islands to present the upcoming European funding call.

09 July 2026Local

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Government partners unsuccessfully try to open rural land to tourism

The Agrupación Herreña Independiente (AHI) proposed allowing tourist accommodations on common and agricultural rural land in La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro, but the initiative was vetoed.

02 July 2026Politics

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