Pope Leo Highlights Migrant Struggles During Canary Islands Visit

By admin June 11, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo has begun a visit to Spain’s Canary Islands to draw attention to the dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe. During his trip, the Pope will honor those who lost their lives at sea and advocate for safer, legal migration routes while calling for a more […]

Over 1,300 Migrants Die Trying to Reach Spain in First Five Months of 2026

By admin June 10, 2026 No comment

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More than 1,300 migrants have died while attempting to reach Spain’s coastline during the first five months of 2026, according to advocacy group Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders). The report recorded 1,317 deaths, including 142 women and 129 children, and noted that 27 migrant boats disappeared entirely with everyone on board. The findings were released ahead

Tenerife Faces Tension as Hantavirus Cruise Ship Nears Island

By admin May 9, 2026 No comment

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Residents and dock workers in Tenerife are expressing concern and frustration as the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, prepares to arrive near the island this weekend. The ship, travelling from Cape Verde, saw multiple passengers fall ill, with several deaths reported during the voyage. Protesters gathered outside the Canary Islands parliament […]

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Canary Islands During Spain Tour

By admin May 6, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from June 6–12, marking his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. As part of the trip, he will visit the Canary Islands—a major entry point for migrants crossing dangerous Atlantic routes to Europe. During his time on Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the […]

Spain Seizes Record 45-Ton Cocaine Haul in the Atlantic Ocean

By admin May 5, 2026 No comment

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Spanish authorities have intercepted a freighter in international waters, seizing an estimated 30,000 to 45,000kg of cocaine in what is being described as a national record. The vessel was intercepted off Spain’s Canary Islands on Friday, leading to the arrest of approximately 20 individuals. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska characterized the operation as

Bus Crash in Spain’s La Gomera Kills One, Injures 27 Tourists

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A tragic accident on the Spanish island of La Gomera left one person dead and 27 others injured after a bus carrying British tourists veered off the GM-2 road and plunged into a ravine. The victim was identified as a 77-year-old British man. Emergency services responded quickly, with several injured passengers, including three in serious […]

Deadly Tidal Surge in Tenerife Claims Three Lives, Injures 15

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Powerful waves slammed into the popular Spanish island of Tenerife, leaving three people dead and 15 others injured. The victims included a woman who suffered a heart attack after being swept into the water near Puerto de la Cruz, and two men who were pulled from the ocean at Santa Cruz de Tenerife and El […]

Thousands protest against Canary islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model

By admin April 20, 2024 No comment

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Protests are set to erupt across the Canary Islands this Saturday, with demonstrators calling for a reevaluation of the region’s tourism industry and a halt to the influx of tourists. The movement, named “Canarias tiene un límite” (The Canaries have a limit), is supported by various environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of […]

Tenerife Wildfire: Evacuations Ordered Amidst Resurgent Blaze in Scorching Heat

By admin October 5, 2023 No comment

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Around 3,000 individuals have been forced to evacuate their residences on Spain’s Tenerife island due to a rekindled wildfire. This fire, originally ignited on Wednesday, has now affected communities in the island’s northeast, situated away from the primary tourist zones. High temperatures and strong winds have caused the same fire that ravaged the area in […]

Villages Forced to Evacuate as Tenerife Wildfires Worsen

By admin August 17, 2023 No comment

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A significant wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife has resulted in the mandatory evacuation of five villages. The fire, which originated in a nature reserve on the island’s northeastern coast, has expanded to cover approximately 800 hectares since it ignited on Tuesday night. Access to the forest encompassing Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, has […]