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Gran Canaria Emergency Consortium continues selection process for 37 firefighter positions

A total of 638 candidates are participating in the selection tests to strengthen the island's firefighting staff.

22 maig 2026Local

Giant lizard of El Hierro in its natural habitat.

Conservation boost for El Hierro's giant lizard

A new two-million-euro plan aims to save the critically endangered reptile, one of Europe's most threatened species, from its predators.

22 maig 2026Local

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Study: Asian Wasp Has Not Increased Sting-Related Deaths in Spain

Research from the University of the Balearic Islands analyzes two decades of hymenopteran fatalities following the expansion of Vespa velutina.

22 maig 2026Local

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Garajonay National Park to Expand by 200 Hectares

La Gomera's Island Council is promoting the expansion of the emblematic natural park to protect vulnerable ecosystems against climate change.

22 maig 2026Local

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Tías Students Visit Arrecife's Palace of Justice

3rd year ESO students from IES Tías participate in the 'Educating in Justice' program, attending trials.

22 maig 2026Local

Aerial view of the International Sea Fair (Fimar) at the Sanapú pier in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Fimar 2026: Business, Outreach, and Nautical Leisure in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The 15th edition of the International Sea Fair opens its doors at the Sanapú pier, consolidating itself as the epicenter of the marine-maritime sector.

22 maig 2026Local

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Canary Islands Government issues wildfire pre-alert for Tenerife

High temperatures and low humidity levels trigger preventive measures in the island's forest areas.

22 maig 2026Local

The Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci docked in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Italian training ship 'Amerigo Vespucci' docks in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The mayor welcomed the ship's commander, marking the vessel's stop in the Tenerife capital after over 50 years.

22 maig 2026Local

Asian hornet perched on a bee honeycomb in Gran Canaria.

Alert in Gran Canaria: Asian hornet threatens beekeeping and biodiversity

Beekeepers on the island express grave concern over the detection of Vespa velutina, an invasive species with severe economic and ecological consequences.

22 maig 2026Local

Close-up of a small Iberian desman on a riverbank.

Spain Unveils First National Red List with 471 Endangered Species

The scientific document identifies the spur-thighed tortoise, the eel, and the Pyrenean desman among species at risk due to habitat loss and pollution.

22 maig 2026Local

Traditional newsstand kiosk on a street in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Santa Cruz seeks to save traditional kiosks with a new ordinance

The City Council will modernize regulations to allow new products and facilitate the transfer of commercial licenses.

22 maig 2026Local

Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) perched on a yellow flower.

Asian hornet alert in the Canary Islands: threatens beekeeping and biodiversity

The detection of a nest in Gran Canaria triggers alarm over the economic and ecological risks for the archipelago.

22 maig 2026Local

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