Puerto del RosarioPuerto del Rosario to maintain 18.55% reduction in waste collection charge in 2027
55% reduction in the waste collection charge already in force this year.
Fuerteventura
Vanesa Frahija (CCOO): “The Canary Islands are growing faster than the European average, but still have Spain’s lowest wages”
In Fuerteventura, CCOO Canary Islands general secretary Vanesa Frahija has called for the islands to “grind to a halt” on 11 November, with a general strike demanding solutions to the housing crisis, decent wages and greater social protection.
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Fuerteventura Island CouncilFuerteventura Island Council launches fifth ‘I Buy in Fuerteventura’ campaign to boost local trade
Fuerteventura Island Council has launched the fifth edition of ‘I Buy in Fuerteventura’, a campaign to boost local trade.
Canary IslandsCanary Islands issues pre-alert for dust haze as episode could intensify from Tuesday
The Canary Islands Government has issued a pre-alert for dust haze across the archipelago, with the episode potentially intensifying from Tuesday.
Puerto del RosarioPuerto del Rosario Town Council processes €2.73 million credit amendment to cover late-payment interest on El Matorral ruling
The proposal would use the treasury surplus to meet outstanding financial obligations arising from the court proceedings.
FuerteventuraEsther Hernández to take Fuerteventura’s housing emergency to the Senate “to put it on the national agenda”
Esther Hernández says she will take Fuerteventura’s housing emergency to the Senate “to put it on the national agenda”.
AntiguaCanary Islands Police arrest man on suspicion of drug trafficking in Caleta de Fuste
Canary Islands Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drug trafficking in Caleta de Fuste.
Sport‘Encestando Futuros’ launches its second edition in Fuerteventura to promote girls’ basketball
‘Encestando Futuros’ has launched its second edition in Fuerteventura to promote girls’ basketball.
FuerteventuraFuerteventura Chamber of Commerce challenges young islanders to turn ideas into innovative solutions
Fuerteventura Chamber of Commerce challenges young islanders to turn ideas into innovative solutions.
Video interviews
VideosInterview with Inma Marrero, secretary of the Más Ruines que Caín association
VideosInterview with Rosa Guerrero, representative of the Cuidade Salud y Bienestar Integral association
VideosInterview with Miguel Andújar, Works and Services Councillor at Tuineje Town Council
VideosInterview with Dori Alessio, craftswoman and promoter of Hemisferios itrazos
VideosInterview with Ana Pérez, president of Fuerteventura’s Association Against Metastatic Breast Cancer
VideosInterview with Juan Nicolás Cabrera, president of Asambleas Municipales de Fuerteventura (AMF)
VideosInterview with Rayco León, Culture Councillor, and Elsa Quesada, Director of the Library Centre
VideosInterview with Yoana Garrofé, property professional and owner of Yoalquilo
VideosInterview with the new political group Muévete
VideosInterview with Nuria Cabrera, Fuerteventura Island Councillor for Finance, Economic Promotion and Human Resources
VideosInterview with writer José Manuel de la Torre Montenegro
VideosInterview with Jenifer Pérez, Puerto del Rosario councillor for the environment, traffic, youth and citizen participation
Puerto del RosarioInterview with Daniela Plotegher, president of the Puerto del Rosario Business Association
VideosInterview with Adargoma Hernández, Fuerteventura Island Councillor for Water, Education and Youth
VideosInterview with Tacoremi Gutiérrez, councillor on Puerto del Rosario Town Council
VideosInterview with José Bueno, neurologist and AFFA member, on World Alzheimer’s Day
VideosInterview with activist Rafael Marrero, Fuerteventura coordinator for the ‘For a Real Democracy’ mobilisation
VideosInterview with Toñi Fernández Aragón, Puerto del Rosario Town Councillor for Education, Housing, Beaches, Mobility and Accessibility
VideosInterview with Ahmed Hassena, president of Fuerteventura’s Sahrawi community
VideosLuciano Colucci: “You don’t have to be a local to love a place like Fuerteventura”
VideosVictor Alonso: “Fuerteventura will need another term of office to catch up with the capital islands in social care and healthcare resources”
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Local incidentsCivil Guard seizes 354 kilos of hashish in Antigua and arrests off-road vehicle driver
Civil Guard seizes 354 kilos of hashish in Antigua and arrests the driver of an off-road vehicle.
VideosStatements from Cristina Valido, Coalición Canaria MP in the Congress of Deputies
Statements from Cristina Valido, Coalición Canaria MP in the Congress of Deputies.
SportAlba Alonso Frey wins world bronze, two team golds and two top-five finishes at SUP World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy
Alba Alonso Frey wins world bronze, two team golds and two top-five finishes at the SUP World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy.
FuerteventuraFuerteventura Tenants’ Union calls for stoppage and march on 11 November to demand lower rents
The protest will begin at 11:00 in Puerto del Rosario and pass through several streets in the island’s capital.
PoliticsTetir’s wrestling arena fills for Asamblea Majorera’s 50th anniversary and tribute to those who shaped its history
The Tetir Wrestling Arena was packed on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of Asamblea Majorera.
PoliticsAsamblea Majorera marks 50 years, looking to Madrid and unity among Canarian nationalists
The party brought together several generations of members and public representatives in Tetir to honour its founders and call for Fuerteventura to have its own voice in Congress and the Senate.
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Culture
CultureCasillas del Ángel marks 100 years since joining Puerto del Rosario and awaits a museum dedicated to its history
Culture11th Archaeological Excavation Campaign begins at the Atlantic’s southernmost purple-dye workshop
Culture