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Seismograph graph showing seismic activity.

2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes La Palma

The National Geographic Institute registered a dozen seismic events in the Canary Islands this Friday, with the strongest located on the island.

03 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

Scientific research equipment on volcanic soil in La Palma.

Radon gas levels after La Palma eruption posed no serious health risk

A scientific study confirms that radiation levels in the Valle de Aridane remained within safe parameters for the population.

02 July 2026Society

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La Palma Resident Recounts Chaos and Despair in Venezuela After Earthquakes

A Venezuelan living on the island describes the lack of aid, collapsed services, and obstacles to humanitarian assistance following the tremors.

28 June 2026Society

Symbolic image of solidarity between La Palma and Venezuela.

La Palma suspends official events in solidarity with Venezuela

The Cabildo of La Palma cancels weekend events, including an auditorium inauguration, as a gesture of support for the Venezuelan people.

26 June 2026Politics

Symbolic image of solidarity between La Palma and Venezuela following earthquakes.

La Palma Offers Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes

The island's council expresses solidarity and coordinates with the Canary Islands Government to define support for the emergency.

25 June 2026Society

Aerial view of a large urban park under development on a volcanic hillside in La Palma, with visible construction elements.

La Palma: Montaña Tenisca Transforms into Sustainable Urban Park

The Island Council invests 2.6 million euros in the area's transformation, featuring a viewpoint, sports areas, and a panoramic elevator.

23 June 2026Local

Air quality sensor installed in a coastal area of La Palma.

La Palma authorizes return to over 1,200 homes on the Valle de Aridane coast

The Island Council continues the recovery of Puerto Naos and La Bombilla through constant technical monitoring.

23 June 2026Local

Sensory backpack designed for individuals with hearing impairments, illustrating its potential to feel music through vibrations.

Sensory Backpacks Bring Music to Hearing-Impaired Individuals in La Palma

The Cabildo of La Palma delivers devices to Indispal, enabling deaf individuals to experience sound through tactile vibrations.

20 June 2026Society

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Public Health investigates food poisoning outbreak at a La Palma educational center

A total of 24 people, including students and adults, show mild symptoms after an end-of-term celebration.

18 June 2026Local

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Food poisoning outbreak at school event in La Palma affects 24 people

A total of 19 minors and 5 adults are involved in the incident, under investigation by health authorities.

17 June 2026Society

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La Palma invests over 1.2 million in key access improvements

The Island Council is tendering works to optimize roads LP-217 and LP-2172, vital for the Environmental Complex and La Salemera.

17 June 2026Local

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