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Holiday hotspots in Spain to be battered by Storm Martinho’s 70mph winds after deadly floods

The Canary Islands government warned against unnecessary travel ahead of Storm Martinho’s arrival on Thursday

The Independent UK

Spain adopts measure to transfer unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands

Spain on Wednesday adopted a measure to redistribute thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors currently sheltered on the Canary Islands archipelago off northwest Africa

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands after flooding and is Gran Canaria airport closed?

As Carnival season arrives in the Canary Islands, some performances were cancelled due to the adverse weather

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Tourist Chaos Looms as Tenerife and Lanzarote Hit with Urgent Weather Alert

The Canary Islands are set to face dangerous weather conditions this week, with the Spanish national weather agency, AEMET, issuing a yellow weather warning

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Spain says over 550 migrants reached its Canary Islands in 2 days

Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days

The Independent UK

Baby Born At Sea On Migrant Dinghy En Route To Spain

A baby girl was born at sea on a migrant dinghy en route to Spain, highlighting the challenges of irregular migration in the Canary Islands and the politic...

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A photo captures rescue of a baby born on dangerous sea crossing to Spain's Canary Islands

A photo of a baby born at sea during a perilous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by migrants from Africa has been made public by Spain’s maritime rescue service

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Spain's Canary Islands Received Record 46,843 Migrants In 2024: Ministry

A record 46,843 migrants reached Spain's Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly deadly Atlantic route, the second consecutive year of unprecedented arrival numbers, official data showed on Thursday.

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Senegal Navy Rescues Thousands On Deadly Migration Route

Learn about Senegalese navy's efforts to rescue migrants attempting perilous journey to Canary Islands and the complex socio-economic factors driving migra...

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‘Cloud-milking’: the zero-energy technique keeping young trees alive

The project that began in the Canary Islands mimics the way leaves capture water droplets from fog in order to produce water

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Thousands Protest In Spain's Canary Islands Against Mass Tourism

Thousands of flag-waving demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to demand restrictions to the mass tourism they say is overwhelming their Atlantic archipelago.

International Business Times

Canary Islands: UK holidaymakers warned over anti-tourism protests

Demonstrations are due to take place in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura

The Independent UK

Dozens Missing, 9 Dead In Migrant Boat Wreck Off Spanish Canaries

Nine people are confirmed drowned and at least 48 are missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Spain's Canary Islands overnight, rescue services said Saturday, the latest in a series of such disasters off the west coast of Africa.

International Business Times

Woman Dies In Rare Shark Attack Near Canary Islands

Tragic shark attack near the Canary Islands claims the life of a German woman. Incident occurred during a catamaran trip, emphasizing the rarity of such ev...

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Migrant Influx Fuels Debate In Spain Over Illegal Migration

A steep rise in the number of arrivals of migrants in Spain's Canary Islands from Africa has fuelled a fierce debate in the country over how to tackle illegal immigration.

The Independent UK

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Senegal's president as part of a trip through three West African nations aimed at tackling irregular migration to Spain’s Canary Islands

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Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minors

Spain’s leader has met with the regional president of the Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration as the archipelago struggles to care for thousands of unaccompanied minors who made it there

The Independent UK

Sunken mountain off Canary Islands coast might have inspired legend of Atlantis, scientists say

Researchers found coral gardens, sponges, and areas covered with ‘bacterial tapestries’

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Thousands of migrant kids have reached the Canary Islands alone. Local officials want help

Spain's Canary Islands are struggling to deal with thousands of teenagers and children traveling alone to the archipelago

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Trump Suddenly Loves Immigration

Plus: Catholic hospitals may be forced to provide euthanasia, Milei's accomplishments in Argentina, migrant crisis near the Canary Islands, and more...

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Luxury Cruise Ship Rescues 68 Migrants Off Spanish Canary Islands

Luxury cruise ship rescues 68 migrants near Canary Islands, highlighting the increasing challenges of migrant arrivals in Spain.

Evening Standard

Luxury cruise ship helps rescue 68 migrants heading for Canary Islands as five die

The 670-passenger Insignia was diverted to the area to pick up survivors

The Independent UK

Canaries beaches among those named as Spain’s worst ‘black flag’ spots – see the rest of the list

The annual report gave 48 Spanish swathes a substandard rating

France 24

Spain’s Canary Islands overwhelmed by migrant arrivals

Located off Morocco, Spain's Canary Islands are facing their worst migrant crisis since 2006. In just one year, 30,000 migrants have arrived on the archipelago. The smallest island, El Hierro, saw 4,000 arrive in January alone. Despite locals and NGOs coming together to help out, El Hierro is overwhelmed. FRANCE…

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Canary Islands tourism protests: what are they about?

Nearly 14 million tourists visited the Canary Islands in 2023

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