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Circular economy and waste management initiatives

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Spanish retailers implement circular economy and waste reduction strategies

Efforts to advance circular economy principles and waste management have expanded from educational outreach to legislative and technological implementation. Initial initiatives focused on environmental education, such a

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [ES]

Fiestas del Pino celebrations in Gran Canaria

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Teror and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria celebrate Fiestas del Pino

The 74th edition of the Romería-Ofrenda del Pino, a traditional pilgrimage and event recognized as a National Tourist Interest, took place in Teror and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Leading up to the event, Las Palmas de

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Drug trafficking operations in the Canary Islands

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Law enforcement seizes tons of cocaine in multi-region narcotics operations

Law enforcement authorities in the Canary Islands have conducted major operations targeting international drug trafficking routes. In late August, Spanish National Police dismantled a heroin trafficking route and interc

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Fuerteventura coastal and maritime management issues

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain: Port disputes in Ceuta and maritime shifts in Fuerteventura

In Fuerteventura, political tension has emerged regarding the management of coastal and maritime infrastructure. The PSOE party has criticized the Canary Islands government and the Spanish state for the “stagnation” of c

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Canary Islands sociosanitary service expansions

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Canary Islands face mental health service shortages and regional inequality

The Canary Islands are implementing various sociosanitary initiatives to support vulnerable populations. In August 2026, reports highlighted infrastructure expansions for the elderly, including a 945,000 euro residential

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Ecotourism congresses in Argentina and Spain

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Regional cultural and environmental initiatives expand in South America

Regional tourism congresses have been announced to address the management of ecotourism and active travel in Argentina and Spain. In Spain, the National Congress of Active Tourism and Ecotourism is scheduled for late Sep

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Canary Islands social welfare and youth initiatives

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Canary Islands evaluates European social service standards and announces youth awards

The Government of the Canary Islands is working to enhance social service quality by exploring the implementation of a European framework. Minister Candelaria Delgado participated in a conference to discuss adapting Euro

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Violent incidents in Spain and Cuba

2 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Amambay Department reports fatal shooting and discovery of body

In the La Isleta neighborhood of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, two men were detained following a violent altercation involving a knife. The confrontation, which moved through several streets near the Mercado del Pue

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2026 Iberian Youth Summer & Cultural Aid

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Latest: Sahrawi refugee children receive medical and housing support in Spain

The Portuguese Directorate‑General for the Arts announced €1.8 million for 71 artistic projects—mainly music, plus theatre, dance, street‑arts and circus—distributed across regions such as the Centre, North and Greater L

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