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Spain
Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain's Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing. The pontiff also condemned indifference to the plight of migrants during his visit.
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Spain
Hantavirus ship nears Tenerife as residents voice safety fears
The Spanish government has authorised passengers from the MV Hondius to disembark at the port of Granadilla this weekend following an agreement with the World Health Organisation. The decision has sparked protests from local dock workers in Santa Cruz.
Spain
Tenerife locals 'concerned but calm' as hantavirus-hit cruise ship approaches
Residents in southern Tenerife say it is “business as usual” despite concerns over a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Officials report no symptomatic cases on board, while tourism activity and bookings remain largely unaffected.
Health news
Canary Islands says cruise ship carrying hantavirus cases cannot dock
The Canary Islands reject the Spanish government's decision to transfer a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to their territory, as health authorities coordinate a medical evacuation from Cabo Verde. South African authorities have detected the Andean variant, which is contagious between humans.
Smart Regions
Atlantic Europe: Rapid alert against coastal risks, reinforced
In partnership with the European Commission
Observation, alert and assistance systems for geological risks are being reinforced on Europe’s Atlantic coast, thanks to the AGEO project. In the Canary Islands, citizens can help by reporting a landslide on an app, which notifies others of road closures.
