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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch released on 100k bail in Lanzarote following arrest for suspected money laundering offence

An Irish citizen accused of leading an international criminal gang has been released on €100,000 bail by the Canary Islands High Court.
#housing-crisis

Living on a boat because you can't pay the rent: I have a decent life here'

The Las Palmas Marina serves as a refuge for those priced out of the housing market, offering alternative living on boats.

The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists

Tourism in the Canary Islands is causing local discontent, prompting protests and legislative responses.

Living on a boat because you can't pay the rent: I have a decent life here'

The Las Palmas Marina serves as a refuge for those priced out of the housing market, offering alternative living on boats.

The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists

Tourism in the Canary Islands is causing local discontent, prompting protests and legislative responses.
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Anti-migrant protests in Spain's Canaries draw thousands

The Canary Islands face an influx of migrants risking perilous journeys, raising local concerns about safety and resources.
#mass-tourism

Have Spain's anti-tourism protests turned nasty?

Protests in the Canary Islands shifted focus from political accountability to direct confrontation with tourists, reflecting deeper frustrations over mass tourism.

Spain's Canaries call another protest against 'predatory' mass tourism

Protests in the Canary Islands against mass tourism reflect local discontent with government inaction and a desire for stricter regulations.

Have Spain's anti-tourism protests turned nasty?

Protests in the Canary Islands shifted focus from political accountability to direct confrontation with tourists, reflecting deeper frustrations over mass tourism.

Spain's Canaries call another protest against 'predatory' mass tourism

Protests in the Canary Islands against mass tourism reflect local discontent with government inaction and a desire for stricter regulations.
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#humanitarian-crisis

Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Spain

Authorities are searching for dozens of missing migrants after a boat sank, highlighting a continuing humanitarian crisis along the West Africa to Canary Islands route.
from www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands

A shipwreck near El Hierro, Spain, has resulted in at least nine confirmed dead and 48 missing, highlighting a humanitarian crisis among migrants.
from www.thelocal.es
5 months ago

32 migrants die every day trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands

High number of migrant deaths in 2023 attempting to reach Spain, exceeding last year's total.

Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Spain

Authorities are searching for dozens of missing migrants after a boat sank, highlighting a continuing humanitarian crisis along the West Africa to Canary Islands route.

Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands

A shipwreck near El Hierro, Spain, has resulted in at least nine confirmed dead and 48 missing, highlighting a humanitarian crisis among migrants.

32 migrants die every day trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands

High number of migrant deaths in 2023 attempting to reach Spain, exceeding last year's total.
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#migrant-crisis

Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster DW 09/30/2024

Efforts to rescue 48 missing migrants from a capsized boat near the Canary Islands are ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are diminishing.

Search renews in what may be deadliest migrant boat sinking off Canaries

A migrant boat sank near El Hierro, resulting in nine confirmed dead and about 48 missing, marking a potential humanitarian crisis.

Nine dead and 48 missing after migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands

Nine people drowned and at least 48 are missing after a migrant boat capsized near the Canary Islands, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises.

Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster DW 09/30/2024

Efforts to rescue 48 missing migrants from a capsized boat near the Canary Islands are ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are diminishing.

Search renews in what may be deadliest migrant boat sinking off Canaries

A migrant boat sank near El Hierro, resulting in nine confirmed dead and about 48 missing, marking a potential humanitarian crisis.

Nine dead and 48 missing after migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands

Nine people drowned and at least 48 are missing after a migrant boat capsized near the Canary Islands, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises.
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#migration

EU to allocate 14 million help Canary Islands host migrants

The EU will allocate €14 million to the Canary Islands to improve migrant accommodation and support unaccompanied minors.

Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands DW 09/03/2024

El Hierro is experiencing a significant increase in African migrant arrivals, raising local concerns about resources and community support.

El Hierro: Spain's Canary Island drawing African migrants DW 08/30/2024

El Hierro, a Canary Islands hotspot for migrants, reflects compassion and solidarity amidst rising arrival numbers amid Europe's hostility towards migrants.

Spain and EU to sign migration deal with Mauritania as people-smuggling rises

There has been a surge in people-smuggling operations to the Canary Islands, with a dramatic increase in the number of people making the perilous journey.
The EU is seeking to strengthen ties with Mauritania, Tunisia, and Egypt to create strategic alliances in managing migration and creating legal routes for migrants.

EU to allocate 14 million help Canary Islands host migrants

The EU will allocate €14 million to the Canary Islands to improve migrant accommodation and support unaccompanied minors.

Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands DW 09/03/2024

El Hierro is experiencing a significant increase in African migrant arrivals, raising local concerns about resources and community support.

El Hierro: Spain's Canary Island drawing African migrants DW 08/30/2024

El Hierro, a Canary Islands hotspot for migrants, reflects compassion and solidarity amidst rising arrival numbers amid Europe's hostility towards migrants.

Spain and EU to sign migration deal with Mauritania as people-smuggling rises

There has been a surge in people-smuggling operations to the Canary Islands, with a dramatic increase in the number of people making the perilous journey.
The EU is seeking to strengthen ties with Mauritania, Tunisia, and Egypt to create strategic alliances in managing migration and creating legal routes for migrants.
moremigration
#shark-attack

Spanish court opens investigation into fatal shark attack off Canary Islands

Spanish court investigates German woman's shark attack death while sailing.
Rescue operations faced challenges due to the remote location of the incident.
The case highlights maritime safety and emergency response issues.

FACT CHECK: No sharks have ever killed people in Spain's Canary Islands

Media misreporting of a shark attack has created alarm regarding safety in the Canary Islands, despite the actual incident occurring far from the region.

German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands DW 09/18/2024

A German tourist died after a rare shark attack off the Canary Islands, suffering a leg amputation and a heart attack during rescue efforts.

Spanish court opens investigation into fatal shark attack off Canary Islands

Spanish court investigates German woman's shark attack death while sailing.
Rescue operations faced challenges due to the remote location of the incident.
The case highlights maritime safety and emergency response issues.

FACT CHECK: No sharks have ever killed people in Spain's Canary Islands

Media misreporting of a shark attack has created alarm regarding safety in the Canary Islands, despite the actual incident occurring far from the region.

German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands DW 09/18/2024

A German tourist died after a rare shark attack off the Canary Islands, suffering a leg amputation and a heart attack during rescue efforts.
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Sloth Fever infects three more people in popular European hotspot

Three cases of 'sloth fever' caused by the oropouche virus have been identified in the Canary Islands, linked to travelers from Cuba.

Thousands protest against Canary islands' unsustainable' tourism model

Protests in Canary Islands call for tourism industry reform and tourist number freeze due to environmental and social concerns.

This minimalist yet playful festival identity honours the artisanal crafts of the Canary Islands

The Lava Circular festival in the Canary Islands celebrates artisanal professions to honor heritage with playful and adaptable design.

Canary Islands sees surge of migrant arrivals via West African route

The Canary Islands are experiencing a surge in irregular migration from Africa, with significant numbers of minors in need of shelter.
While overall irregular border crossings into the EU have decreased, the Western African migratory route to the Canary Islands has seen a tenfold increase.

In the Canary Islands, It's Not Sobremesa Without a Barraquito

The Barraquito is a popular low-ABV coffee cocktail in the Canary Islands, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
The Barraquito has historical roots dating back to the mid-20th century, linked to a man named Sebastián Rubio, and is served as a layered drink with condensed milk, Licor 43, whole milk, coffee, cinnamon, and lemon twist.
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