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From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes

A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling networks on the West African coast have become

The Independent UK

Wildfire warnings issued in the Canary Islands as millions prepare to holiday there

Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations.

Euronews

A migrant boat capsizes upon arrival at Spain's Canary Islands and 7 people die

Spanish emergency services say four women and three girls have died when a small boat carrying migrants capsized while arriving at Spain’s Canary Islands

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Four women and three girls die as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Rescue service said movement of estimated 150 people onboard caused boat to tip as it approached port

The Guardian - UK

Women and children killed after migrant boat capsizes in Canary Islands

Spanish rescuers and Red Cross members were involved in extracting people from the water

The Independent UK

Thousands protest mass tourism in European holiday hotspots

More than one million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month

The Independent UK

‘Inequality and infinite growth’: Canary Islands anti-tourism protests reignite amid record arrivals

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

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'River of fire' unleashes toxic gases as eruption destroys town in La Palma — Earth from space

A 2021 satellite image shows destructive lava flows burning through a residential area in the Canary Islands as molten rock spilled into the sea and unleashed surprising levels of volcanic gas.

LiveScience

Canary Islands are experiencing ‘record-breaking’ tourist numbers despite resident protests

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.

Euronews

The best MSC Cruises ships and sailings for 2026 and beyond

MSC Cruises is family-friendly and easy on the wallet – here are some of the best ships and sailings from the Italian brand

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Latest advice after Storm Olivier sweeps through Canary Islands

European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands.

Euronews

Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote? Flooding hits Canary Islands after heavy rainfall from Storm Olivier

The latest travel advice after flooding in Costa Teguise, San Bartolomé, and Arrecife

The Independent UK

Spain adopts plan to relocate unaccompanied minors from Canaries

The Spanish government on Thursday approved a plan to relocate thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors across the country, to relieve crowded reception centres in the Canary Islands.

Radio France Internationale

Ogier to make WRC return in Canary Islands

Sebastien Ogier will contest the Rally Islas Canarias next month as Toyota will field five cars at the next round of the 2025 World Rally Championship season.

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Ogier to make WRC return in Canary Islands as Toyota increases its roster

Sebastien Ogier will contest the Rally Islas Canarias next month as Toyota will field five cars at the next round of the 2025 World Rally Championship season.

The Independent UK

Easter holidays under threat as Canary Islands hotel workers threaten to strike

Authorities are keen to avoid the mass protests that swept the Spanish archipelago in 2024

Euronews

Spain adopts measures to move lone migrant minors away from Canary Islands

The reform ends a months-long political stalemate between Spain's regions and the central government and is aimed at easing pressure on overcrowded migrant reception centres.

The Independent UK

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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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...

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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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