Property Prices Up 13.7%
The average value of properties sold over the last 12 months show an increase of 13.7% versus 2025. The Canaries was the region with the 4th highest increase, behind, in order, The Balearic Islands, Castilla La Mancha and Andalusia. The average increase across the whole of Spain was 8.8%.
Prime Minister Arrives This Weekend
PM Pedro Sánchez arrives this weekend with his family, and they will be spending their summer holiday on the island as usual.
British Man Bought Puerto Calero Property With Fraudulent Loan
Alex Hope, a 41 year old British man, has been convicted of obtaining a loan fraudulently to buy a property in Puerto Calero. In the loan application he stated his company had a turnover of 100,000 GBP; when it was actually 13,000. He and his business partner pleaded guilty to fraud and deception and received suspended prison sentences.
Prolonged Heatwave Expected
AEMET are forecasting a prolonged heatwave which will reach The Canaries on Wednesday and will last at least until the beginning of next week. Temperatures as high as 39 degrees are expected by Saturday in some parts of the island, with the north expected to be warmer than the south.
Missing Child Sets Off Emergency Response
A 15 year old child was reported missing by his family on the Playa Mujeres beach in Playa Blanca at the weekend. Local Police and Guardia Civil started a search of the area and called in helicopter support. The child was eventually found by one of the ground teams.
Alert For Big Waves
AEMET has issued an alert for big waves off the coast of Lanzarote onboard Monday with waves of up to 4 meters expected.
French Team Wins 52 Super Series
The French boat Paprec won the 52 super series trophy over the weekend, winning the final race of the week long series.
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