The Spanish economy grows 0.7% in the first quarter, driven by domestic demand
Exports and imports grow at a moderate pace Spain's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a growth of 0.7% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to seasonally adjusted data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This rate remains similar to that registered in the last quarter of 2023. The […]
Adrián and Hugo León García, runners-up of Spain in the Olympic 30m Frontenis modality
Adrián and Hugo León García, Spanish runners-up in the 30m Olympic Frontenis category, forming part of the broad representation of the Real Club Náutico de Tenerife, where they achieved a historic record, winning 3 gold and 1 silver. This championship was held from 04/25 to 04/28 in the fronton of the Madrid town of Molar.
The EU labor market is booming! Employment rate exceeds 75% in 2023, driven by COVID-19 recovery.
Women and young people are leading growth, but overqualification remains a problem in some countries. The EU labor market continues to show a positive trend, with the employment rate reaching an all-time high of 75.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. This means that more than 195 […]
The Canary Islands register a positive start to the year with an increase in the active population
The data is positive, but there is still a way to go to reach the national average The Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC) has published the data from the Registered Active Population Statistics (EPA) for the first quarter of 2024. In total, the active population in the Canary Islands stands at 1,099,243 people, of which 933,982 are […]
Worrying increase in unemployment in the Canary Islands: 57 workers lose their jobs due to employment regulation
Worrying increase in affected workers According to ISTAC data, the month of February 2024 has recorded a worrying maximum in the number of workers affected by employment regulation files in the Canary Islands. A total of 57 workers have had their employment relationship suspended or terminated due to these measures, […]
Business activity falls in February, according to the INE
Business activity falls in February The turnover of Spanish non-financial companies experienced a drop of 1.9% in February compared to the same month of the previous year, according to provisional data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). After eliminating seasonal and calendar effects, the annual rate of […]
Business confidence in the Canary Islands rises slightly in the second quarter of 2024
Slight rebound in business confidence in the Canary Islands: sign of recovery or mirage? Business confidence in the Canary Islands experienced a slight increase in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC). The Harmonized Business Confidence Index (ICEA) reached 134.5 points, which represents an increase of 0.3% in […]
The annual variation of the CPI in the Canary Islands stands at 3.5% in March 2024
CPI in the Canary Islands: Rises to 3.5% in March, with increases in oils, potatoes and sheep meat The Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC) has reported that the annual variation rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Canary Islands stood at 3.5% in March 2024. This represents an increase of four […]
Ángel Guerra conquers the Canary Islands and qualifies for the Spanish Championship!
Under the patronage of Corporación 5, boxer Ángel Guerra, from Club Star Gym in Tenerife, trained by Nacho Gutiérrez, advances to the Spanish Championships after winning the Canary Islands Championship in the Men's Elite 75 kilo category, held on April 7 of this year at the Sports Center […]
The construction management visa for newly built buildings increases by 15.5% in January 2024
The ISTAC data confirm the positive trend of the construction sector in Spain The Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC) has published the data on the Building Works Statistics: Construction management visas. 2024 January, showing a 15.5% increase in the number of construction management visas for […]
