Canary Islands, Spain

A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
The number beats the previous record, set in 2023, as a recent report also points at a peak in the number of deaths recorded in the dangerous Atlantic migration route.
Spanish authorities say more than 180 migrants have reached the Canary Islands
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Migrant situation in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘unsustainable,’ says president
After a record-breaking year of migrant arrivals, the president of Spain’s Canary Islands called the situation on the islands “unsustainable” on Monday.
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
MADRID (AP) — More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday.
Spain Records Historic Migration Surge as Canary Islands Face Unprecedented Pressure
Spain has recorded one of its highest numbers of irregular migrant arrivals in 2024, with 63,970 people entering the country by land and sea routes, marking a 12.5% increase from 2023, according to the latest data from the Spanish Ministry of Interior.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
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.
Canary Islands warning as Gran Canaria brings in new tax for British tourists
A warning has been issued to British tourists as Gran Canaria brings in a new tax for visitors. Mogan town council approved ...
Diver spots ‘large’-eyed sea creature lurking in cave — and discovers new species
During his dives and other survey efforts, Wittmann found dozens of shrimp with “large” eyes. He took a closer look at the ...
Christmas Day weather warning for Canary Islands over 'severe phenomenon'
The Canary Islands are having a severe case of a weather phenomenon called calima where visibility is likely to be reduced ...
Crisis in the Canary Islands as nearly 1.5m people struggling to make ends meet
Less than a third of the population in the Canary Islands reports being comfortable with their financial situation, according ...
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UK tourists warned as Canary Islands announces plans for ‘five year’ ban on holiday rentals
The Canary Islands could launch a five year ban on holiday rentals if a new bill is passed by parliament. But the Canary Islands Holiday Rental Association has slammed the move. In a meeting ...
Lederer on Language: Happy New Year! It’s nice to have You Near!
Calendars were first made so that people could predict recurring events, such as planting and harvest times. In 45 BC, Julius Caesar ordered that the new year be celebrated on January first to ...
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Migrant Deaths Off Spain’s Coast Are Worse Than Ever
At least 10,457 migrants died trying to reach Spain’s territory in 2024. The European Union’s crackdown on Mediterranean ...
Private Jet Blocking Tenerife Runway Causes Significant Delays And Diversions
A Transavia Airbus A321 from Amsterdam was diverted to the nearby island of Fuerteventura, where it landed at El Matorral ...