Canary Islands
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Spain
EU focus on Mediterranean ignores Canary Island, claims president
Fernando Clavijo met Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg. “When you close one door, migrants exit from another.” ADVERTISEMENT…
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At least 780 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands by sea in 24 hours
This article was originally published in Spanish Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure…
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More than 180 migrants arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands
The latest arrivals in 2025 add to growing concerns about the uptick in irregular migration to the Canary Islands, a…
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Spain
Hundreds of sunbeds graffitied in Tenerife in tourism protest
Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing. ADVERTISEMENT A wave of…
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Ignite your adventurous spirit in the Canary Islands
Pull your focus from the Canary Islands’ idyllic golden beaches and glittering ocean views to find an Atlantic playground catering…
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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Canary Islands
Tourism is the main economic engine of the islands, but it has also priced locals out of the property market,…
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Dozens missing, 9 dead in migrant boat wreck off Spanish Canaries
In late August, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Mauritania and The Gambia to sign cooperation agreements to crack down…
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Travel
Canary Island residents plan hunger strike to protest mass tourism
Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. ADVERTISEMENT Residents in the Canary Islands…
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Travel
Gran Canaria has had a face lift: Where to go for luxury and good food
With year-round sunshine, Gran Canaria is hard to beat for a European break. ADVERTISEMENT The first thing that struck me…
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€2 million of items allegedly stolen from bags at Spanish airport
Luxury watches, cash and mobile phones were among the items reported missing from checked-in luggage. ADVERTISEMENT Employees at Tenerife South…
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