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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.

International Business Times

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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’

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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…

Evening Standard

Canary Islands tourism protests: what are they about?

Nearly 14 million tourists visited the Canary Islands in 2023

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Mass Protests In Canary Islands Decry Overtourism

Tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday to demand changes to the model of mass tourism they say is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.

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Canary Islands Tighten Short-Term Rental Rules With Police Support

Canary Islands to tighten rules on vacation rentals with police enforcement to address concerns about short-term rental market impact.

International Business Times UK

Brits Can Get Charged Up To £2,563 If They Do This One Thing In Canary Islands

The Canary Islands have launched a crackdown on tourists who have been disrupting nature and stealing keepsakes from its shorelines.

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Two Bodies Found In Migrant Boat Near Canary Islands

Tragic incident at sea highlights dangers faced by West African migrants seeking refuge in Europe. Learn more about the ongoing challenges and risks of mig...

International Business Times UK

Police Drags Man Off Plane After Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Portugal [Video]

The incident took place on a flight travelling from London to Canary Islands.

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Raised at sea, Spaniard Simbad set for Syd-Hob debut

Plucked from the Canary Islands, Simbad Quiroga is a new addition to the LawConnect crew for this year's Sydney to Hobart and is intent on making his mark.

The Independent UK

A Spanish official says spotter planes are helping curtail the number of West African migrant boats

A senior Spanish official says the deployment of two Spanish surveillance planes to watch for migrant boats heading on the treacherous route from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands has enabled authorities to stop 59 canoes from Senegal and Gambia

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