🌓 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Resolution Declaring Partial Justification of COVID Aid Subsidies in Gran Canaria

Published: June 24, 2025|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands COVID Relief Subsidies Reimbursement Summary

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially declared that certain companies and self-employed individuals from Gran Canaria have partially justified their COVID relief subsidies.

These beneficiaries, who received financial aid to help survive the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, voluntarily reimbursed their full subsidy amounts but did not pay the accumulated late interests.

Details of the Aid

  • Part of Spain’s broader COVID support measures
  • Funded by the national government
  • Regulated by local laws
  • Mainly belong to the 'Line Covid' aid scheme
  • Targeted businesses hardest hit by the pandemic’s economic fallout

Resolution and Review Process

This resolution specifies that although these beneficiaries returned the principal amount of their subsidies, they failed to settle the interest accrued from the time they received the funds until their voluntary reimbursement.

The decision was taken after a review process involving:

  • Legal and financial audits
  • Official reports from local economic authorities

Objectives and Implications

"It aims to ensure transparency and proper management of public funds, reinforcing the need for recipients to meet all financial obligations tied to aid programs."

Residents and business owners should note that the government actively monitors subsidized entities, and failure to comply with all repayment terms, including interests, could result in further legal actions or penalties in the future.